Distortion is the changing of the appearance of something in a way that makes it seem strange or unclear. And the distortion process of pattern is no more limited by the effect of digital glitch and shows diversification. Blurring, twisting, liquefy filter and reverse color inject abstract features into patterns to improve the appeal, while the various color changes present changeable styles.

Those freed ones, who are pursuing personal expression, present the fashion trend of Me Generation through their rebellious attitude. Influenced by the disembedding mind, they are trying to recognize more circles and desiring for a more diversified sense of belonging. Including multiple cultures, emotional fission and restructuring endow fashion with new meaning and release the real mind. The patterns of Freed are shown in diverse ways. Positive self-expression and immersive atmosphere have become the focus.

The fashion designers of Salvador Dali and Dior and artists have drawn inspiration from Tarot for centuries. The symbolic meaning of each Tarot card is still maintained the same, but the visual interpretation of these symbols are changed to suit particular time, space and culture. Mysticism will be under exploration for eternity.

Applique occupies a large proportion on the pattern design recently due to its flexibility. Various stitching can be used to fix and overlock the patterned applique. With the transformation of current trend, consumers not only pay attention to the dressing feel but also demand for the expression of individuality and attitude. Flexible and diversified applique has become a very important pattern craft.

Metal craft is gathering momentum in the new season. Representative beads and rhinestones present the retro rock style, and these delicate details also echo the aristocratic clothing during the Renaissance. The metallic feel of knight equipment interprets the teenage culture of New Romanticism.

Consumers are paying more attention to self-concern, and mental health and emotion condition will definitely affect the pattern design. Dazzling colors provide positive visual and healing effects. Watercolor pattern is combined with brand label to update the expression of Logo. Heart-shape is still a noteworthy element. Color blocking challenges the optical nerve in variable forms.

The pattern of business menswear constantly presents the understated delicacy. Now creativity is added to produce durable items. The combination design of letter, geometry and line provides variable expressions. Reshaped geometry and filled patterns endow minimalist menswear with delicacy. Partial distortion shows design sense. All-over dotted line extension and logo variation inject uniqueness into gentlemen wear.

With the development of Internet and technology, more and more immersive exhibitions and synth effects emerge, and 3D visual thinking is increasingly affecting industries. The technique combing virtuality with reality retains the fleeting beauty. Brilliant florals appeal to more consumers. This trend also drives the evolution of layered and 3D patterns. Various techniques display 3D, vivid and lively patterns.

In A/W 20/21, Coach launches its collaborative series with Jean Michel Basquiat, a late American graffiti artist. Coach focuses on the intense multicultural atmosphere in his works and uses graffiti works in clothes and bags. Dynamic and bright colors are retained, and the rebellious style is underlined. Jean Michel Basquiat was born on December 22, 1960, in Brooklyn, New York. He was first known as a graffiti artist in the late 1970s and later became a successful neo-expressionist artist in the 1980s. Filled with angry and mad images, his works are a mixture of chaos, even barbarism and superb skills. His works almost affect the whole fashion industry, such as Uniqlo, Off-White and so on. And he is universally acknowledged by the art circle as one of the most important artists of the 20th century.

Sustainability drives us to pay more attention to the relationship between human and nature. With a theme of animals in nature, different crafts are used to depict the beautiful scenes of animals galloping freely in the nature. Animals are applied to clothing in the way of placement positioning embroidery. Rich color changes and stitch changes make the pattern more vivid.

Pattern techniques are key for garments. Printed and embroidered pattern is diverse and eye-catching. With the increasing popularity of street brands, pattern crafts are renewed and enriched. The combos of pattern crafts start to be applied widely. Meanwhile, the combos also enrich the palette.

As the idea of IKIGAI gains popularity, people concern more about the natural world. Animals emerge on apparel through different approaches, with mythical creatures, fierce tigers, leopard prints, flying phoenixes, singing parrots, whimsical unicorns, dragon-like horses and running horses to breathe life into S/S 2020 womenswear.