A symphony of midsummer flowers

Lace and wedding dress, just like cigar and whisky, are complementary and the perfect partner for each other. As an ancient handicraft, lace appeared before the 14th century. At that time, lace was not exclusive for women, but was used for church decorations. Then it slowly became worldly. Currently, lace has become an indispensable part of clothing decoration. A gorgeous and romantic lace wedding dress is almost each girls' dream, and the pattern on lace is often the key to determine the texture.

As a traditional craft art, beading is the combination of classics and modernity, and it is coveted by designers of wedding dresses and haute couture apparel. The regular and rhythmic effect is underlined for the application of beading.

With the increasing popularity of vintage style, the Chinese style gains momentum. The qipao makes a strong comeback. Interesting patterns create different styles on the qipao. This report shows you a variety of oriental patterns.

It is hot to print heroes on garments. The combination of anime elements and modern designs blurs the boundary between fashion and anime. Simplified cute, abstract geometric and illustration-like hero patterns are mainly applied.

Brands like to collaborate with anime characters in One Piece, Gundam and Your Name. Cartoon patterns nod to classics and make a statement.

In Europe, horses are the symbol of nobility. On S/S 2020 catwalks, Vivienne Westwood, Stella McCartney and MIU MIU all showed horse prints.

Ombre has a regular and rhythmic feel. The instagrammable ombre is also beautiful. The large-scale and slightly contrasting ombre is cool and flowing. On 2020 catwalks, the all-over or placement ombre effect with pattern textures add interest.

A subversive and more inclusive quality has appeared in menswear. On spring 2020 catwalks, floral print is dominant, seen at lots of brands such as Louis Vuitton and Jacquemus.

The oriental beauty is timeless. In 1997, Dior's reinvented Chi-Pao was most attractive. Chinese style gains momentum. Florals in the Chinese ink paintings are refreshing and delicate.

In the TV series Go Go Squid!, the leading actress wore cool girl-style outfits, providing a street and fashion feel.

Call Me By Your Name shows the Italian countryside scenes in the high summer of the 1980s. Peaches implicitly represent the desire for love. In addition to flowers, fruits also show the color, sweet and playful feel in summer. For S/S 2020, fruits are often seen on catwalks.

Premium hand scrawls are directional and individualistic. In recent years, street elements gained traction with a feminine touch. Bold and innovative elements are also coveted by women.

Vintage broad stripes were seen on plenty of catwalks for S/S 2020. Stripes originate from sailors' clothes and flags. In 1858, the French government announced the sporty cotton jersey with 21 black and white stripes as the casual uniform for French navy, and later the design was applied widely to many categories. Ms. Chanel used stripes in premium fashion garments, making striping perennial. The broad stripe dresses worn by super models Lisa Fonssagrives and Anne st.Marie become classics.

With the developing of internet and technology, virtual roles will be more popular for entertainment. People play different roles every day with masks, which is applied to pattern in street T-shirts for S/S 2020. Neon colors, technical reflecting, abstract art and masks characterize T-shirts.

Loungewear markets prefer comfortable style to seductive and unpractical cut. With the development of pajamas, print and pattern start to be a focal point. These prints can promote drops and attract consumers through social media.

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.

Embroidery is one of Chinese traditional crafts, and it has a history of more than 3000 years. Nowadays, embroidery is widely applied to garments, tablecloths pillowcases, cushions and etc. Bright colors, lines and attractive textures are the features of embroidery. Beads, sequins and pearls are also important accessories.

Maximalism prevails, combining the vintage influences of the 1970s and contemporary bold motifs. Stripes and super large flowers are impressive. Warm tones like orange, brown and bronze are reminiscent of the hippie style of the 1970s. The heritage hand-drawn florals are attractive; the tropical vacation and mini patterns are more suitable for the young. Animal skins in unconventional colors are impressive. Straight lines are changed to make a statement.

Technical Direction -- S/S 2020 Craft Trend for Boy's T-Shirts

Simple flowers arranged in an orderly way offer a refreshing feel. Prints and embroideries can both embody delicacy of flowers. Watercolor-like flowers and overlaid silhouettes are romantic and charming. Flowers, to some extent, represent some female qualities.