Realistic photography, as a popular form of imagery, is widely used in fashion design. This report focuses on down jackets and explores the artistic applications of realistic photography patterns in women's clothing through four themes: landscape photography, surrealism, psychedelic flowers, and realistic branch & leaf.

With the resurgence of outdoor activities, the fashion concept of getting closer to nature and exploring the unknown has become a trend. Lightweight outdoor travel, as a way between intense outdoor activities and leisure travel, combines the experience of in-depth travel with the joy of outdoor adventure. It satisfies children's desire to freely shuttle between the mountains and the city, and nurtures their curiosity about nature. This report applies elements of camping in the wild to the design of boys' leisure clothing, creating a relaxed and fashionable outdoor leisure style.

As an important item in the development quarter, down jacket has a wide range of pattern elements and extensive application of craftsmanship. This report combines the release of well-known brands and various craftsmanship research to summarize the following trend directions for pattern craftsmanship: quilting, sequin and bead embroidery, 3D decoration, digital realistic plants, contrasting embroidery, and vintage washing. In addition, it also analyzes the innovation and changes of conventional pattern craftsmanship such as badges, towel embroidery, and fabric applique in the new season.

Korean-style cartoon patterns have become a major advantage in children's clothing design due to their cute and charming images. Korean cartoons use simple and rounded lines and patterns to capture the cuteness of children, giving people a sense of innocence and vitality. In terms of color, they are skilled at using vibrant high-saturation colors and color block combinations to create a relaxed and minimalist feeling, reflecting the distinct fashion characteristics of Korean trends.

Consumers have rising requirements on skiwear. They want to wear both thermal and upscale clothing. The fusion of street fashion and classic skiwear will be the mainstream. Space suit and reflective lines offer new themes and visual punches to skiwear. Ethnic motifs, slogans and tie-dyes update the graphic design. Besides, the reversible design is also a noteworthy direction.

Flying birds, the symbol of freedom, are loved by the designers in Japan and South Korea. Minimalist color blocks and poetic lines show romantic and elegant pictures. The following patterns are the recommended prints on girls’ puffa jackets, and knitwear as well.

In the post-pandemic era, people’s desire for outing and camping leads to the popularity of outdoor-inspired patterns. Retro outdoor landscapes are printed on the front part of T-shirts and sweatshirts. The simple graphic languages are minimalist and friendly.

Pattern design of down jacket is noteworthy in A/W 23/24. With the diversification of development and the larger scale of market, the pattern design of rejuvenated products is bolder. The classic elements are upgraded and redesigned to show personality.

The development of life quality allows people to pay more attention to sports. Modern people require both warmth and style during the exercising in winter, which leads to the popularity of skiing. Bold, saturated brights and dazzling patterns are rather eye-catching when galloping across the ski slope. Outstanding waterproof and breathable performance can also satisfy the needs for functionality. From established Rossignol to the newly-emerged Moncler, the updating speed of skiwear catches up with the development of society.

As a main element, geometric patterns promote the modern, intellectual and statement-making fashion trend of leather and fur. Geometric patterns are simple yet bold, readable and visible. They can be used as large-scale color-blocking or dainty patterns. This season bright color proportion replaces calm black and white, and frequently used geometric elements make a bold and contrast visual impact.