From 1940s to 1980s, technology developed rapidly. Lloyd Dunn coined Retro Futurism which is the imitation of early futurism by modern art. Nostalgic and tech futurism create parallel space-time. Early futurism has unrealized ideas, S/S 2021 retro futurism adds appeal to the future that never happened through virtual tech and colors. Digital space is in reversed space-time, taking us back to a new world.

Bold and unconstrained millennials have their own ideas and unique attitudes toward life. "It's hard to define." is a compliment to individuality in today's youth culture. Influenced by rock, subculture and rebellious ideology, the attitude of self-loyal youngsters who refuse to be defined takes on the fashionable and interesting aesthetics externally. Lots of street elements like asymmetry, collage, mix & match appear in classic items. Clothing brands also need to break the boundary of silhouette design and style positioning, and echo the "No need for definition" of youngsters in an inclusive attitude.

The spread of the outbreak once again sounded the alarm for human beings-be kind to nature and be in awe of life! Unexpected haze will eventually be dispelled by the sun! The lush forests, the gentle breeze, and the fertile soil are all free gifts from nature. The ordinary existence is worth remembering forever! Inspired by the culture of the mountain system, take a wonderful journey across mountains, lakes and seas, break the boundaries, and find a breakthrough self from the infinite possibilities.

Pursuit of freedom and connection to nature get popular. Tourism is hit by NCP, while consumers turn to home life. They take staycation by pruning gardens and planting. Like in the 1970s of America, indoor ecology prevails with the promotion of environmental protection. 70s Bohemian style revives at the same time. BoBos blend Bourgeois qualities with free and artistic Bohemian style, bringing a perfect holiday for S/S 2021.

Resource waste and environmental pollution brought by fast fashion enhance our awareness to sustainable fashion. Customers get tired of stereotyped products and long for something undiscovered, historic, storytelling and souled. The organizers of S/S 2020 Paris Fashion Week initiate Good Fashion Paris campaign to bring together industry insiders on sustainable development. France has legislated against excessive waste in the fashion industry: luxury brands are not allowed to burn clothes! We reflect on the excessive mechanical aesthetics, and take the past as experience. Just like during the Victorian era, Belle Époque and the transitional period from Industrial Revolution to monopoly capitalism, we call for art restoration, reinterpret classical decoration and resist excessive waste of resources by fast fashion.

Escape from the pressure of the city, embark on a journey to the distance, and find a blend of youth and nature. As Fernando Pessoa wrote in The Book of Disquiet: I would like to live a different life in a faraway land. We roam freely under the sky, search the comfortable shore of the deep heart. Every time we set out, it is to meet a better yourself. Whether it is the original intention of human, or the call of nature, the outdoor world has become a desirable spiritual place. Data show that outerwear made of recycled polyester in the UK and the US grow sharply year on year. The exploration of new protective materials and forward-looking design is getting more and more attention from brands and designers.

Actually, when Chinese designers integrate their own design style, personality and life attitude into their designs, the Chinese fashion is born. With the arrival of the new century, people will gradually shift their focus from living in the present and recalling the past to the future due to their confusion and longing for the future. Thus the futuristic and technical functional style will be an important developing direction for S/S 2021. The strongly functional deconstructed T-shirts and fashionable hooded T-shirts are worthy of attention in S/S 2021.

Influenced by the restoration of art, the young lady style for S/S 2021 brings decorations and the voluminous feel back to the public view. Retro Victorian, Baroque and Rococo aesthetics gets rid of seriousness and dullness, and appear in clothing playfully and ethereally. Influenced by this style, the young lady style pays attention to the decorativeness and richness, and uses the maximalist aesthetics to create more good-looking clothing collocation.

Escape from the pressure of the city, embark on a journey to the distance, and find a blend of youth and nature. As Fernando Pessoa wrote in The Book of Disquiet: I would like to live a different life in a faraway land. We roam freely under the sky, search the comfortable shore of the deep heart. Every time we set out, it is to meet a better yourself. Whether it is the original intention of human, or the call of nature, the outdoor world has become a desirable spiritual place. Embrace nature, relax at weekends, connect with nature, we interpret the casual outdoor look and revive mind with another life style.

In this complicated and crowded world, it is important to listen to your heart and enjoy the satisfaction and the sense of belonging. Communication can always express the warm experience, and conversation can inadvertently recall memories of youth in school days. The collaboration collection of Uniqlo and J.W. Anderson proposes the comfortable outdoor preppy style, inheriting the classic of England. In clothing collocation of stars like Li Xian, Xiao Zhan and Wang Yibo, the retro preppy style is still hot and will continue to sweep the mass market. The knitwear of Wang Ziyi is one of the collaboration collection styles of PEACEBIRD and Harry Potter, which is inspired by the Hogwarts School and four university design elements. After breaking the stereotype of preppy style under the binary perspective, memories of youth will bring an easy and slightly nostalgic feeling.

People escape from the pressure of the city and embark on a journey to the distance, in order to find a new blend of youth and nature. As Fernando Pessoa said in The Book of Disquiet, I am willing to live a different life in the distant land. They roam freely in the boundless sky, and search for the comfortable place in the bottom of heart. Each departure is to meet a better self. The outdoor world becomes a desirable place of the soul whether because of the original intention of human, or the call of the nature. They embrace the nature, immerse in the weekend time, perceive the connection between man and nature, and live a different life to interpret the casual outdoor style and reshape self.

Leopard print, tiger print and zebra stripe are not restricted to the classic black and white when used in knitwear of athleisure style. Their colors are brighter and more gorgeous, making an eye-catching visual impact. Animal prints also reflect the harmony between life and art, bringing a different interpretation for the youth fashion.

Resort style is the key style of dresses in spring and summer. According to catwalks and big brands, proportions of the dress in sheer gauze, the slip dress, the press-pleating dress and the dress with sequins gradually increase. In terms of patterns, wide and narrow strips, spliced irregular pop stripes, and floral prints with simple lines and contrast colors become major patterns for dresses in spring and summer.