Recently, Dolce & Gabbana, Gucci, Zasport and SPORTMAX have released womenswear with food-themed prints. Fruits, vegetables, lobsters and hotpots are transferred into interesting design languages. Gucci combines lovely animals with delicious foods to show great creativity. Besides, fashion brands also launch collaborations with restaurants.

With the focus on localization and self-sufficient lifestyles, gardening-inspired prints and patterns are trending upward. Planting purifies the soul and stays close to the nature. The gothic floral prints brought by Dior Men, Acne Studios and Davi Paris are gorgeous and steady.

3D pattern crafts have been the main presentations in this season. Heat pressing improves the expression of letter patterns; embossed effect makes statements; 3D embroideries and patches are diversified to attract more consumers; the metallic luster of sequins and beads offers unique textures.

Color blocking, minimalist folk, all-over geo, changeable stripes and distorted letters are the main pattern elements for casual jacquard pullovers in A/W 23/24. Minimalist folk motifs are combined with geometric shapes to meet the concept of ‘less is more’; stripes and letters put emphasis on the distortion of patterns.

Classic geometric motifs are always welcoming among designers. Unified dots, lines and blocks are arranged to create different vibes(casual, business, street, elegant, passionate). On the latest runway shows, designers subvert the traditional geometric shapes and combine them with pale colorways to display the unique charm.

Influenced by the global background, people are willing to protect the environment and embrace the nature. Thus outdoor camping has been a trending activity in most regions. More and more fashion brands notice the trend and start a new round of outdoor style: being pretty and practical. Different from simple performance workwear, diverse patterns are added into mountaineering wear to develop stylish pieces.

The versatility and unique charm of denim products attracts countless consumers. Designers also consider the patterns of denim as a key point in every season. With the rise of new Chinoiserie fashion, Chinese elements are injected to develop statement denim; rhinestones are timeless in the youthful denim market; laser printing still plays an important role; ethnic motifs are modernized by an urban touch; spray-print graffiti endows denim products with offbeat visual effects.

Soft tactility is a popular direction in Autumn/Winter, offering visual highlights in more dimensions. Toothbrush embroidery, 3D terry embroidery, applique, embossed foam printing and flocking are the noteworthy crafts. These simple yet also sophisticated techniques allow A/W apparels to be warmer and more stylish.

Cute animals are combined with flowers and hearts to create different scenes. The realistic silhouettes of rabbit are in different emotions.

Pursuing the sense of beauty is human nature. Colorful palettes break the boundaries between being realistic and fantastic. The mysterious vibe is attracting people constantly, presenting an abstract yet elegant aesthetic. Random brushstrokes subvert the traditional pattern design and reveal an ingenious, charming imbalance.

Abstract patterns carry a unique artistic charm. Abstract art can be transformed to be concrete through ink painting and tie-dyeing. The diverse textures on surface meet the modern aesthetic that is borderless and futuristic. Thermal images, tie-dyeing and light & shadow effects are fused with color gradients to create brand-new fashion outfits.

New Chinoiserie is welcoming in the market instead of being just acceptable. The concept of Oriental Modern embraces and broadens the traditional culture, reflecting the stronger cultural confidence of Chinese people. This report focuses on plant paintings, ink paintings and oriental metaverse to deliver the new aesthetics.

With the popularity of vacation casualwear, seaside elements are also trending upward. Classic palm trees, pineapples and bananas are decorated in details. Marine creatures like fishes and crabs are combined with letters to show vivid patterns. Seaside scenery is printed on shirts to create a passionate atmosphere. Classic stripes are joined by ocean elements to update the nautical holiday vacation style.

Monogram is the signature of many big names. With the vintage boom, monograms have been redesigned and updated to attract younger consumers in A/W 2023. The reborn monograms return to the public view.

The craft of embroidered patterns is diversified and updated by designers. Mixed materials, shiny embroideries, fuzzy touch, 3D embroideries and chain lockstitch provide innovative ideas and inject creativity into fashion design.

The crafts of letter pattern endow fashion design with more expressions, and more and more brands are focusing on the formation of letter pattern. Statement rhinestones are timeless in menswear market; creative appliques are also popular. The cracked textures brought by glue printing subvert the traditional skill and attract fashion brands. Metallic gloss brings a strong material feeling. With the upgradation of crafts, more outstanding patterns have been applied.

Flower and plant are always the common pattern elements for fashion brands. Simple embroideries present casual patterns with sophisticated details; precise embroidery is mainly presented in placement; additional applique is more agile and casual; accessories like rhinestones and sequins develop streetwear pieces; terry embroidery and heterogeneous trims form 3D visual effects.

Retro style plays an important part in the pattern design of streetwear. Blurring and graffiti effects are added to retro letters to increase layers; flame patterns have returned with diversity; checkerboards are joined by hand-written words to present a sense of speed; badge combinations are updated by new arrangements; colorful street graffiti stimulates people’s optical nerves and brings a positive attitude.

The pattern crafts of clothing are diversified and enriched. Focusing on the additional layers of patterns, playful patches, hand-made studs, 3D embellishments, flocking, and textured metals are presented on clothing for personality and sophistication.

In this era of rapid development, patterns are also showed in diversified formations. People combine digital arts with the future to break through the boundaries of the real world. Letters, words, and color blocks are integrated into hi-tech digitalized patterns for innovation.

The theme Multifaceted Player conveys that these unconventional cross-border people desire for a carefree and unlimited lifestyle in this diversified background. They are always switching between different characters and scenes and enjoying the fun of being a multifaceted player. The fashion world is also trying to be break the restraint of design to meet consumers’ need of multidimensional symbiosis.