The versatility and unique charm of denim have attracted countless consumers, and designers also take the pattern design of denim as a key point in every season. In this season, unique sewing texture brings special patterns to classic denim items. And the linear pattern brought by eye-catching colored binding and innovative ergonomic overlock improves the recognition. Common laser technology is applied to the denim pattern process. Younger hand-drawn doddle injects a thick street sense into the denim items. Notably, the contrasting bleached and dyed appearance is another important developing trend. The combination with water-washing and over-dyeing makes the distortion dyeing process more novel.

Shiny and eye-catching things have become the visual focus of most consumers, which makes glossy pattern craft popular in the market. 3D metal and gel are presented by thermal transfer printing; variable metallic materials use multiple ways to show patterns; lustrous rhinestone is a must have craft; heavy-industrial bead embroidery presents gorgeous looks; highly operable gold & silver offset printing has more and more applications and shows better firmness.

Playful positiveness and creative expression are the key factors to attract consumers. Embroidered cartoon Logo shows delicacy. 3D heavy-gauged embroidery presents the intensive visual effect, and the embroidery with different density provides diversified feelings. Downy chenille embroidery has the soft touch. And appliques are decorated on various fabrics to inject vitality and playfulness.

Applique is an unexpected masterpiece born in helplessness. Poor people in the past used embroidery and patch to mend the broken clothes, and these delicate handcrafted works become the applique. As a decoration element, applique has been popular in the fashion world for long. And with the development of crafts, creative effects are accepted by more and more consumers, such as multiple badges, cutout, multidimensional, raw-edge, fringe and craft combination.

Pattern design is the core element of T-shirt items. Graphic & text pattern designs are reformed and combined. The composite expression is richer. Multi-layer craft presents abundant visual effects. Rhinestone, bead and edged embroidery are added into normal printing to catch eyes.

Monotonous pattern can satisfy the individualized requirements of consumers no more. Multiple crafts are combined and overlapped to present clothing patterns. Multi-layer craft presents rich visual effect. Rhinestone, bead and embroidery are decorated on common gel printing. Dimensional letter is also a popular craft. Printing and spraying are applied on embossed surface to present the multi-layer effect. Thick-textured puff printing presents more voluminous effect. The combination of print and embroidery ingeniously decorates the printed pattern. The must-have badge and label element is presented by applique, printing and embroidery this season, which catches eyeballs and increases the playfulness.

Clothing patterns are diversified. Applique adds layers and details to garments with its lavish designs and changeable patterns or texts. Applique is flexible, so it can be merged with various crafts. Normally, a pattern is printed over the fabric, and then the fabric is sewn onto garments, thus making a 3D and layered visual effect. Leather applique is also presented this season. It is a key craft to use deadstock or surplus printed fabrics as patterned applique. Woven labels can also be used as applique, singly or multiply. Or embroidery is combined for a multi-layered effect.

Crafted designs increasingly prevail driven by slow fashion, including fringed edges, 3D rope embroidery, simple thread embroidery and floral and folkloric patterns. Refined handicrafts appeal to more nature-inspired consumers and further renew styles. DIY handicrafts reuse old styles and create emotionally special fashion items.

Man has never stopped exploring the space. In the next two years, China's aerospace industry will open a new chapter. Due to the air leakage, the International Space Station, which was originally designed to last until 2028, will probably fall into the atmosphere as early as 2024. Therefore, the world keeps an eye on China. According to the plan, the Chinese Space Station will be completed around 2022. We start from the sky; we go out into space; we integrate technology into our lives; we build bridges between the present and the future; we depict futuristic and technical Interstellar blueprints. This also inspires clothing to present the universe in a romantic way. Pattern crafts include print, embroidery, splicing and quilting to display the vast universe.

Patches hold a large part in patterns, because they are flexible and can be applied to random placements on garments. Patterns interpret different styles of patches, and print is also feasible. Various crafts offer multiple possibilities.

Patterns add a sense of design, and pattern crafts underline the quality and charm of items. Different crafts use color changes and varied combos to bring visual contrasts, display exquisite details and make items more appealing.

Hand-painted graffiti is warmly welcomed by many brands, activities and VOGUE. Subtle changes of pattern crafts are noteworthy. Patterns are combined with various crafts such as embroidery, thermal transfer, air brush and so on.

In the modern era of rapid development of digital technology, the exploration of digital horizon is increasingly affecting every aspect of life. Digital filter, 3D thermal pulse technology, infrared imagery, digital exposure and other technical means of image processing methods are transferred to the clothing to create avant-garde patterns. Chinese fashion patterns prevail globally. 3D illustrations and hand-drawn patterns gain wide attention with their uniqueness.

With the popularity of street fashion style, embroidery is more and more prevailing. Embroidery appears frequently in fashion shows in recent seasons, and we predict that it will rise in A/W 20/21. Pattern and craft are combined to conform to the form. This report focuses on the embroidery and displays various crafts.

In terms of pattern craft for sweatshirt in new season, printing craft is still the main pattern craft. Artistic and technical patterns get more attention to pursue the individual fashion. Jouetie makes a strong visual impact with its pop color changes. The pattern of simply drawn color blocks is still popular for sweatshirts. The mixing of multiple crafts is gradually increasing.

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.

Statement patterns and crafts are indispensable for fashion-forward brands. Chinese auspicious beasts such as dragons and tigers are presented through embroidery and other crafts, melding classics and new fashion. Futuristic urban and industrial prints are unique. Text and graphics enrich looks. Printed appliques add depth to all categories. Diverse methods interpret Chinese fashion.

In this chaotic and diversified era, the internet and intelligent technology are rising rapidly. We need to stop to think about the future. Classics are called for. For A/W 20/21, Chinese classics are re-interpreted. The historical, folkloric and nostalgic elements are underlined.