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CHIC Shanghai to welcome over 1,000 exhibitors for Spring 2026 edition

CHIC Spring 2026 is readying itself for the upcoming edition, where 1,091 exhibitors will be taking to Shanghai’s National Exhibition & Convention Centre to display to global trade visitors. The event is due to take place March 11 to 13. Throughout the 117,200 square metres of space, the trade fair is expecting an audience of over 160,000. In...

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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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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: 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...

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CHIC fueled fashion business in Shanghai and Shenzhen

The fashion world of China met at the physical event CHIC Shanghai from October 9-11, 2021 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai. 487 exhibitors presented themselves in clearly structured segments on 50,000 square meters. Maximum compliance with the security measures determined the course: the visitors were only admitted...

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How China's clothing industry is emerging from the pandemic

The Chinese clothing industry has been hit hard by the corona crisis – not only in terms of production, where China remains an important global player, the internal market, too, has also been impacted by store closures and curfews. How is the Chinese clothing industry doing today? Which developments are emerging and how are Chinese consumers...