With the rise of avant-garde designs and pragmatism, men’s trousers are developed to have slimmer fits. Trans-seasonal quilted shorts meet the prevalence of layering; practical cargo pants are updated by bold design ideas; slim-fit suitpants are joined by workwear elements; traditional flares are designed to have a higher volume; cuffed pants feature signature pocket designs and drawstrings.

Outerwear is an important category for men in transitional seasons. Classic collared boxy is paired with multi-pocket design; pull-over jacket appears on most runway shows; bomber jacket is timeless in Autumn/Winter; stand-collar jacket provides protective performance; classic H-line trench coat is joined by fine details for updating.

For the timeless denim fashion, the evolution of silhouette is extremely important. Based on the rules of being practical, durable, and comfortable, classic formations have been updated and restructured to meet the current era. The silhouette trend in the latest A/W brings Y2K, sexy silhouettes, and laid-back styles to the forefront. Low-rise waistlines, cargo pants, straight slim fits, and tight jumpsuits are the keywords to develop rejuvenated pieces. Casualness is mashed up with sexual appeal to create versatile jeans to satisfy the diversified lifestyles.

To satisfy consumers’ appetite for clothes matching in spring and summer, the development of trousers has been more and more important. Classic gathered tapers, wide floor-length trousers, fitting ankle-tied trousers, loose straight trousers, and cargo pants are the five directions to develop comfortable commutewear for urban males.

With the rising of comfortable and retro styles, classic cargo pants have also led a revolution. The outstanding versatility has attracted a wide range of young consumers, which becomes a must-have item for both smart casual markets and streetwear markets. Workwear elements are integrated into loose trousers to create a chic yet laid-back street fashion; knee-length cargo pants will also be an important direction; low-key and practical slim trousers remain prevalent; classic versatile ankle-tied trousers and straight trousers are worth developing.

S/S 2022 sun-protective clothing pays more attention to the functionality, and also accentuates the individualized fashion. Casual set in earth colors, heterogeneous splicing, eco-friendly tie-dyed fabric, technological metal-coated fabric, and eye-catching color blocking upgrade the sun-protective clothing from multiple aspects.

More and more people are paying attention to practical, recreational and leisurely multi-function items. S/S 2022 sweatshirt and shorts set, light shirt set, lightweight blazer, cargo vest, cuffed wide-leg trousers, pastel shacket and Bermuda shorts are the key boys' silhouettes.

Having experienced the long-lasting restraint brought by the epidemic, fashion should return to the joyous condition and welcome the rapid development of new technology. People's escapist emotion leads to the longing for the retaliatory carnival. Avant-garde individuality expression is rising. The silhouette of clothing shows a more dimensional spatial styling. Designers blur the borders between reality and virtual, ancient and future through the digitalized thinking. Besides, loungewear is fused with formal wear, leisure wear and workwear to recreate the comfortable yet distinctive attitude.

Men's jacket plays an important role in brand sale. Under the borderless fashion trend, practicality and functionality have become the hot topics recently. Deconstructed functional jacket and light protective jacket gradually emerge. Besides, the practicality of workwear still dominates the fashion world. Retro baseball jacket becomes popular due to the rise of preppy style and retro topics. The zipped pullover style in the last season will also applied on jacket items.

The key developing point of jackets this season is classic revolution and maintained practicality. There have been bigger changes on the collar of classic preppy style baseball jacket. Large volume and placement deconstructed details are applied on classic pilot jacket to show chic. Practical multi-pocket jacket, windproof hooded loose jacket and narrow-collar loose jacket which tightens hem and cuffs are still under development this season. The placement details pursue high quality and practicality, and the whole presents practical leisure style.

With the uprising of comfortable and practical style, the loose silhouette has become the direction of men's trousers. And the classic cargo pants will lead to a new fashion, attracting wider young consumers through their outstanding versatility and becoming the essential item of fashionable leisure clothes and street clothing markets. The neat detailed surface and flat 2D pockets make the straight cargo pants more advanced. Cargo pants also pay attention to the innovative design of 3D pockets. The voluminous design maintains the comfort of workwear and develops toward the more comfortable direction, searching for the creative integration of daily comfortable style and functional practicality.

Practicality and functionality is the key point of S/S 2022 trousers design. The adjustable design which leaves growth space for kids is essential this season. Detachable designs put emphasis on practicality and functionality with various visual feelings. Retro is still the key trend, retro gym shorts and A-type breeches which can be worn in multiple occasions and seasons become fashionable and extra-value items.

In A/W 21/22, trousers will be more flexible, versatile and creative. With changes of fashion and consumption ways, street fashion prevails because it helps to extend individuality and express attitude. It is a key trend to fuse cool designs with soft fabrics for comfortable street fashion trousers. Workwear trousers play a key role this season. Adjustable gathered-ankle trousers, tapered trousers and mock-layer designs are also irreplaceable in A/W 21/22.

Updated puffa jackets are necessary for autumn and winter. Ergonomic structures and enhanced functions display the new fashion of outdoor leisure style. Puffa jackets mix with sweatshirts' silhouettes, and the pullover design is more protective. Mock-layer renews puffa jackets, with double-layer protection and detachable details to be more practical. Cape silhouette is noteworthy. Buckles and modular designs interpret the protective function.

In 2019, urban outdoor style grows continuously, and it will take on a more obvious momentum in the post-coronavirus era. As a functional item, trench coats leave a large space for design. In addition to changes on functional fabrics, silhouettes take cues from outdoor style, and become more diversified.

Boys' puffa jackets in A/W 21/22 continue creative designs of last season, and also update fashionability and warmth. Half-open sweatshirt style, baseball jacket style, long overcoat style and shirt-style puffa jackets enrich silhouettes. Color-blocking and splicing bring new designs and renew the shape of puffa jacket.

The textile industry enters a temporary downturn due to the outbreak. Material manufacturers, brands, wholesalers hope to relieve financial through new media or live streaming. Rational consumers are growing, and practical items will become more popular. After the outbreak, consumers will favor the simple and basic items. The shirt is the representative of pragmatism, and "transboundary item" is the new design concept. So consumers will choose simple and basic styles.

As an important item in summer, shorts are indispensable for boyswear. For silhouettes, practical workwear shorts are popular; slit sports shorts are retro but chic; mock-layered shorts are athletic and street; suit shorts are serious and formal; beach shorts are full of a summer vibe. So S/S 2021 will be passionate and colorful.

Gathered-ankle pants have a design sense because of the gathered leg opening. The wide and narrow line changes display the tensile force of the style. And the popular pants become one of the hottest silhouettes in A/W 20/21 because they are practical, cosy and versatile. The loose silhouette is the key development direction. Denim gathered-ankle pants focus on environmental protection. Gathered-ankle pants with spliced side seams have a stronger high street sense and will lead the retro style in this season. Camouflage gathered-ankle pants come back with the creative design, and become the hot silhouette in this season.