The 2025 Shenzhen (Longhua)-Milan Dual-City Fashion Week kicked off its 'Art Beyond Boundaries' showcase on April 9 in Milan — a dazzling tribute to 55 years of diplomatic relations between the Chinese mainland and Italy. Over 150 artists, designers, entrepreneurs, and media reps gathered for a night that brilliantly fused Eastern craftsmanship with Western aesthetics.
The show opened with a bang as the futuristic robot Kuafu (developed by Leju Robotics) made its fashion debut, strutting down the runway in eye-catching creations by Chinese brand HUI. The interactive performance, where high-tech met traditional embroiderers, instantly electrified the atmosphere 🤖✨.
Barbara Mazzali, Regional Councillor for Tourism, Fashion, Design and Regional Marketing of Lombardy, highlighted the event as a vital bridge connecting Shenzhen and Milan. She recalled how Italian fashion was warmly received in Shenzhen last year, and now, during Milan Design Week, the spotlight shifts back, paving the way for international integration.
Echoing this sentiment, Huang Limin of the Longhua District Committee stressed Shenzhen's evolution from a hub of 'Made in China' manufacturing to a pioneer in 'Designed in China' and global fashion innovation 🌍. His words underline a city committed to building a world-class fashion hub through tech-driven creativity.
A key highlight of the evening was the unveiling of the Shenzhen (Longhua)-Milan Fashion Trade Cooperation Office. This one-stop platform is set to support Shenzhen enterprises in brand incubation and intellectual property protection, leveraging Milan's global fashion clout to fast-track local manufacturing onto the international stage.
The exhibition itself was a sensory feast, juxtaposing Renaissance artworks with cutting-edge tech—from mesmerizing drone swarm performances and AI glasses to intelligent micro projectors and innovative porcelain series. This collision of tradition and future made the event truly unforgettable.
Running until April 14, the Fashion Week will also feature interactive sessions like 'Fashion & Tradition: Dual-City Cultural Sharing' and 'Design Wander: Industry-Innovation Integration,' encouraging face-to-face exchanges among fashion professionals.
This celebration of art, technology, and cultural heritage not only showcases Shenzhen’s distinctive charm but also sets the stage for a dynamic global fashion future.
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2025 Shenzhen (Longhua)-Milan Dual-City Fashion Week Launches with 'Art Beyond Boundaries' Showcase
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