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Summary

The Sourcing Guide for Fall Winter 22/23 is brought to you by WGSN 's global network of manufacturers. We will look at the best value for money bestsellers, new developments and key trends, as well as the latest in sustainable materials.

Comfort remains a key factor for leather and other materials, influencing the creation of soft and supple feel , cozy felts and compact sheepskin. The outdoor boom gives prominence to functional protective materials, which are characterized by being breathable and waterproof.

Low environmental impact materials are on the rise. Innovative processes focus on water, energy and chemical reduction, as well as improved supply chain traceability. WGSN e-commerce data reveals a slight year-on-year increase in vegan leather (2 pp to 4% in the UK and 5% in the US) driven by the luxury market, be aware of the durability and ultimate impact of these alternatives, as they typically contain plastic.

O/I 22/23 leather and other materials sourcing is focused on the following themes.

Cozy and compact

Accelerated by the pandemic, interior spaces are renewing interest in the home and comfortable materials. Warm felt and compact fleece are key properties for protective clothing, accessories and lifestyle products.

Think about the microfibers shed by faux fur and fleece, and go for biodegradable natural fibers such as mohair, merino, hemp and Steiff's RMS-certified organic cotton. For knit and woven fabrics, use noble yarns, and make sure the animal fibers are certified.

Timeless classics

Important for P/V 22, this color-based story evolves for winter with a broad palette of browns and warm mid-tones, as well as materials from the previous season.

Surface and finish: To understand the labor practices of your supply chain, go for traceable and LWG-certified leathers. Initiatives include Prime Asia's Responsibly Raised program, which uses organic hides from the U.S. and Brazil. Meanwhile, hides from U.S.-based Central Grazing Company and White Oak Pastures are produced using regenerative systems that improve soil health and absorb carbon.

Super soft

Spurred by the pandemic, the desire for comfort, both indoors and out, has become a must-have for many consumers. Respond to this priority with super-soft materials and supple leathers with a comforting feel.

Surface and finish: Use soft suede or matte sheen materials that are malleable.

Slightly wrinkled

Wrinkled looks continue to be an important direction born of a taste for durable materials that camouflage unpleasant signs of wear and tear.

Surface and finish: For texture, adopt the subtle irregularities of waxed leathers, which Prime Asia, for example, works in classic shades.

Alternatives to leather include pineapple leaf material Piñatex, Amazonian natural rubber-coated cotton from Brazilian manufacturer Amadeu and the plastic-free biocomposite developed by Eredi Mezzabotta Maria.