Aesthetic Icons for FW23. The spread of knitwear throughout the pandemic had a clear impact on the past winter season, when designers understood its strong potential and adjusted their assortment accordingly. For next winter, knits will need to amp up to maintain their lead position and adjust to versatile use and divergent aesthetics. Knitwear will start from the basics with customers looking for season-less and quality products. Yet the customer’s willingness to spend on knitwear more than on other categories looks for assortments that should be suitable for all occasions: from fine to heavy knits, from homey  sweaters to lighter going out styles. To embrace fashion in full, genderless shapes and futuristic slim-lines are leading the product ranges:

Next season will offer profusion of knit dresses, ranging from comfortable daytime looks to structured and sexy evening pieces. From a somewhat meditative minimalism with sculpted cocoon shapes, softer tunics, high collar fitted styles and bulbous sleeve elements to mini fits with long sleeves that appeal to younger cohorts and retain the Millennial trend. Cropped knits are layered and worn over tops or dresses to reveal new dynamic cut out effects and follow a more subversive approach. Based on asymmetries and layering, deconstructed bodies or distorted shapes the classic knitted top is becoming the canvas for experiments. Mirroring various aesthetics for  a set of fashionable seasonal novelties proposes grungy sweaters with holes or genderless oversized alpine  or polo styles. Opposed to this streetwear XL look, cropped styles or fitted engineered tops are adding a feminine touch. For a dressy add-on, small retro vests, joyously embroidered cardigans or extravagant Y2K long cardigans are emphasizing this fashionable knit-focus for FW23. Take a look at core products and inspirational details.