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Autumn edition of China’s largest fashion and lifestyle trade fair closed successfully

With more than 650 premium exhibitors covering around 60,000 square meters, CHIC once again proved to be Asia’s most significant fashion trade fair in its Autumn 2025 edition. Its strategic focus – “New Intelligence, New Products, New Scenes” – reflects the transformation of China’s apparel industry and emphasizes the growing importance of...

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CHIC Shanghai: China's garment manufacturers navigate trade conflicts and rising costs

Rising pressure surrounding the trade conflict between China and the US, as well as growing competition domestically and in other Asian countries such as Vietnam and Bangladesh, demand new measures for China's garment manufacturers. To understand how manufacturers are handling the situation, while rising costs and consumer reticence shape the...

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CHIC, Fashion picnic in autumn at China's largest fashion and lifestyle fair

• Over 800 exhibitors on 53,000 square metres at CHIC in September with more than 60,000 visitors expected • Strategic orientation as an innovation and integration platform for the apparel industry supply chain with a focus on emerging dynamic markets, high-quality fashion brands and professional national and international buyers • 9 curated...

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From domestic success to global expansion: Key insights on China’s fashion market

Chinese brands have gained in popularity at home and abroad over the past years but sluggish domestic consumer spending and uncertainty amid evolving trade tensions are weighing on the outlook of China’s apparel industry. Here are eight insights about China’s clothing sector from the spring edition fashion fair Chic. 1. Sluggish consumption...

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How China is redefining fashion: Jiao Pei discusses CHIC, technology and market strategies

While in Shanghai for the China International Fashion Fair (CHIC), FashionUnited had the chance to hold a one-on-one conversation with Jiao Pei, the vice president of the event’s organiser China National Garments Association. He offered expert insights into China's textile industry, shedding light on current trends, market entry strategies for...

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Emerging trends and future tech: Key highlights from CHIC Shanghai

CHIC Shanghai has emerged a must-attend event for fashion creators, where innovation, sustainability, and Chinese design converge to shape the future of the industry. From August 27 to 29, exhibitors and participants from over 20 countries gathered at Shanghai Convention Center to discover the country’s latest creations and innovations. As Jiao...

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Pitti Uomo and CHIC: Chinese high fashion wave reaches Florence

The China International Fashion Fair (CHIC) and Italian trade fair organiser Pitti Immagine are bringing Chinese brands to Florence. For the upcoming edition of the men's fashion trade show Pitti Uomo, which will take place in Florence from 11 to 14 June, the Chinese clothing fair will have its own pavilion, CHIC announced on Wednesday. Under...

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CHIC Shanghai: Rising frequencies despite lack of international flair

The Chinese clothing industry is only slowly on the road to recovery. Instead of distant exports, the domestic market and neighbouring countries such as Russia and South Korea appear to be a high priority for many clothing suppliers. Western markets in North America and Europe are proving more difficult after the end of the pandemic, partly due...

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CHIC from 28 to 30 August 2023 Confirms position as service provider for the fashion industry

The autumn event of CHIC, China International Fashion Fair from 28 to 30 August at the National Exhibition& Convention Center Shanghai with 424 exhibitors and 53,137 visitors was characterised by a busy business atmosphere with a high visitor frequency. CHIC recorded a total of 53,137 trade visitors. Highlights: • Successful repositioning of...

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CHIC: Spring event of China's largest fashion and lifestyle fair with record number of visitors

30th anniversary of CHIC China International Fashion Fair: Spring event of China's largest fashion and lifestyle fair with record number of visitors • Over 1270 exhibitors on 117,200 sqm at CHIC in March • Record attendance: almost 150,000 visitors at CHIC's 30th anniversary • Higher demands on quality, sustainability and individuality of...

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Chic Shanghai: China’s doors have opened but localisation is top priority

From early January of this year, the Chinese government began dismantling its restrictions on foreign visitors, first authorising business-related entries and later widening its scope to include tourists. It marked a significant step for the country, opening up its borders for unrestricted entry for the first time again since the beginning of...

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Chic Shanghai: 3 Youth trends prevailing in the Chinese fashion industry

From Shanghai Fashion Week to Chic Shanghai, the Chinese fashion industry is getting back into the swing of things just weeks after it opened its borders again for foreign visitors. The city itself is currently leading the way as well, championing local design and leaving a strong influence on the rest of the country’s fashion scene. Both events...