The vast wilderness exudes an original natural fragrance. We temporarily escape from the trivial life, set foot on soul-touched rebellious journey, and roam to break shackles in the grand nature. From the rough Scottish Highlands to deserted Iceland, we touch the veins of natural change, feel the emptiness of mind and body, encounter the poetry of the unknown distance and perceive the heartbeat of the wild nature. Embracing in the nature, we understand the unique texture of trivial life, and it is frank and interesting, interpreting the cozy and beautiful wandering at the end of the horizon.

Political turmoil, economic instability, and this sudden pandemic magnify people's panic about the future. In this digital age, panic spreads globally. A group of fearless youngsters advocates expressionism, and extends their individuality through surreal, dark, edgy street looks. Dark fashion presents people's anxiety and fear in the most direct way, thus horror aesthetics rises in the fashion industry.

With the changing situation of the world, instability has been the new normal. Affected by this, consumers become more prudent, rational and cautious, and they buy less but better. Therefore, minimalism will be the mainstream for womenswear. Overcoats, as a key category, gain more attention. People have a growing demand for comfortable and high-quality designs. Featured fabrics of this theme include leisure-luxe cashmere, fine and exquisite wool, gentle fluffy wool and warm check fabrics. They will be key trends for A/W 21/22 womenswear.

Due to this pandemic, home style gets increasingly popular. Comfortable sweatshirts shift to be items fit for both lounge and streets. Soft loopback jersey, airy sweatshirt fabric and marl knitted fabric are key fabrics with a light gram weight, suitable for minimal comfortable sweatshirts. Soft and comfy knitted fabrics will be a key trend for A/W 21/22 women's sweatshirts.

In the age of post-traumatic stress design, home becomes a refuge from the modern world. Intimate interactive space and cozy interior aesthetics present the connection between clothing and human, delivering a long confession. The quiet home of British artist Alessandra Taccia reflects family intimacy. The relationship between man and home is positive for existentialists. Practical household fashion emphasizes a soothing, simple and mindful life.

This turbulent society and unpredictable climate make home a refuge. With the rise of working from home, home becomes multifunctional. We rethink our new lifestyle and absorb healing strength from warm and cozy home.

Chinoiserie is a dream, an imagination shaped by Europe, and full of mystery, romance and adventure. The nobles of Versailles were attracted by its rich colors, luxurious jewelry, fragrant tea and naturalistic gardens, longing for the fantastic oriental treasures. Chinoiserie provides inspiration for European designers.

A/W 21/22 Theme Design & Development for Womenswear

From the 14th century to the 18th century, a large number of Chinese goods flew into the European market, and then Europeans developed a strong interest in oriental culture. At present, Asian culture, especially Chinese culture, has become an important force attracting worldwide attention, and Asian markets become an essential market. Therefore, many menswear brands shift their attention to oriental culture, which just reflects this theme, Chinoiserie. They draw inspiration from 18th-centuary homeware collaboration or art works that blended oriental and western cultures. Nostalgic luxurious fabrics also adopt decorative jacquard and display the oriental and western temperament.

We are tired of the busy and crowded city, try to find freedom and enjoy the visual beauty. But we are restricted by the reality. People always hope that the good time can be fixed, and the painful time is fleeting. Just as the philosopher Henry Bergson defines time as indivisible, accumulating and flowing, time never goes back, but the marks of time can be folded to blend prosperous classics with modernity. Therefore, those time-tested and valuable objects can be inherited.

At present, Asian culture, especially Chinese culture, has become an important force attracting worldwide attention. In 18th-century France, a style amazed the world with its gorgeous colors and complicated designs. That is named as Chinoiserie in 19th-centuary, expressing Europeans' imagination for the oriental culture. It is the Europeanized Chinese style, full of mystery, romance and adventure. In modern times, it is common to blend oriental characteristics into the works of various styles in art. Nowadays, local designers are rising, and they hope to inherit and connect oriental and western cultures. Therefore, complicated jacquard and luxurious velvet become key fabrics, opening a new chapter of future clothes.

In the post-coronavirus era, political turmoil and economic instability magnify people's panic about the future. Therefore, horror aesthetics rise in the fashion industry. Dark fashion presents people's anxiety and fear in the most direct way, and people fight against fear with fear.

Vagrancy is a dialogue between the spirit of self and the outside world. We wander to the end of the world, encounter wonderful scenes in the winter wilderness, appreciate the wild primitive landscape, and search for the eternal light on the horizon. We respect the laws of life and nature, escape from multifarious trifles and meaningless disputes, and feel the free new self in the essence. From roaming to sudden enlightenment, we feel the freedom and poetic spirit. Urbanites who yearns for natural wilderness step on the journey of life, and wander toward the end of the world. This offers infinite inspiration and creativity for A/W 21/22 outdoor menswear fabrics.

Political turmoil, economic instability, and this sudden pandemic magnify people's panic about the future. In this digital age, panic spreads globally. Horror aesthetics which helps to vent inner anxiety and fear rises. As the movie based on a children's book, Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, and the TV show, Are You Afraid of the Dark, are gradually on, horror themes have become a way for children and adolescents to seek out visual and spiritual adventures in mundane lives. They inspire imagination and help with self-understanding during growth. Besides, horror themes are also a secret language for peers to connect with each other.

Design emphasizing the beauty of life will focus more on existentialism. Colors pursue the low-key beauty of essence. Color change of home decorations is noticed. Vanilla Custard and Scallop Shell are closer to the natural materials used in home decorations. Transition of similar colors keeps a soft and clean feel visually. Art, the home space and fashionable art integrate with each other. Contrasting yet calm Bombay Brown and Mood Indigo are extracted for a soothing and healing vibe, and Coconut Milk balances the telecommuting life. See more in Migration -- A/W 21/22 Theme Forecast.

In Folded Time, we can really feel the existence of flowing and invisible time which closely connects fashion, politics, religion, society and art. Perennial products spanning eras make a contrast with current trends, endowing this theme with a strong artistic vibe. According to a survey report, middle class in Asia will increase a lot, and becomes the main consumer group of luxury goods. They are well-cultured and self-pleasing, pursue the emotional story behind products and pay attention to vintage collection. Therefore, products with a high quality and value will be more prevalent. Textural woolen fabric, brilliant silky fabric, artistic pastel faux fur and retro leisure-luxe silk mix classics with current fashion, offering a brand-new wearing experience.

Time is flowing and invisible, but it does exist. Fashion is a mirror of time and cultural change, closely connecting fashion, politics, religion, society and art. Each piece of clothing has its own time mark, and crosses its time to make a contrast with current fashion trends. JW Anderson, integrates the classical painting into the new season to show similar fashion spanning eras. The vintage square collar and cape-like big turn-down collar are also used by many brands, interpreting the combination of classics and fashion. The past and the present are folded, in line with this theme.

The works of Spanish architect Antoni Gaudi perfectly combine Chinese porcelain with western aesthetics, quite captivating. This theme draws inspiration from Gaudi's architectures and Chinese style home decoration, extracts classic tones (Saxony Blue, Pearl Blush and Cloud Dancer), displays the Europeanized Chinese style and caters to Chinoiserie, a theme trend for A/W 21/22.

We roam in the natural wilderness and feel the free spirit of rebellious vagrancy. Natural landscape once again touches the visual senses and stimulates the multi-dimensional color evolution. Buckskin and Olive Branch are practical and vagrant, classic for outdoor style. Citrus and Whisper White balance these colors and display the diversified fashion attitudes. Deep Forest and Silver Blue reveal a charming poetic emotion. From life to nature, classic and attractive natural tones perfectly interpret the new outdoor fashion.

In this turbulent world, people rethink about their lifestyle and consumption way, and they long for escaping from the busy city to embrace nature. They want to immerse in fabulous mountains, wilderness or rivers. Foggy highlands, mixed geological textures, flowing rivers and wild grass all inspire this theme. From quality, colors to functions, this season fabrics will be full of an exotic free vibe.

The vast wilderness exudes an original natural fragrance. We temporarily escape from the trivial life, set foot on soul-touched rebellious journey, roam to break shackles in grand nature and perceive the heartbeat of wild nature. Steep mountains, lush grasslands and snowy mountains, the pristine landscape lead us into a strange and fantastic dream of nature. In the new season pattern designs contain geomorphic features and folkloric elements.