Paisley pattern originates in ancient Babylon and flourishes in Persia and India. In the 1960s, it was favored by the Beatles, Jimi Hendrix and David Bowie. It is exotic, retro and luxurious. And this complicated pattern creates a psychedelic effect. Gucci, Versace and MSGM interpret paisley from a new angle with new colorway and collage patterns. Paisley is not only a luxurious traditional pattern, and it also has romantic femininity.

Modern themes using retro flowers create amazing scenery, textiles and scrapbook surface designs. These works have a high commercial value, and this kind of collage can also be applied to womenswear patterns. In A/W 21/22, mixed elements and collage will keep the retro feel and appear in fashion markets.

This report shows how Chinese elements are used in patterns and how they characterize ready-to-wear.

In classical French style home decoration, either idyllic style or Baroque style floral wallpaper can create a cosy and comfortable vibe for the room. In the young lady style and the lady style, floral wallpaper displays retro French romance. Unlike passionate or fresh florals previously, this season florals seem to come from French boudoir, plain, dark yet girly.

Hand-written letters are warmer than printed letters. The joined-up writing is especially in line with soft womenswear. Zegna's official Instagram often conveys greetings and positive energy to fans through handwritten letters, quite amiable.

The tribal style is wild and primitive with maximalist graphics and colors.

Illustrator Nakamura Kyoko is good at mixing new and old elements. From the colorful retro illustrations, we can find lots of tradition Japanese elements like foxes, rabbits, Chinese characters and Japanese buildings and kimonos.

Classic checks are perennial and work well for wearers of all ages. They are nostalgic and stylish. The patterns liven up knitwear on catwalks.