Recently, the ‘HengYue • XinXiang’ 2026/2027 International Knitwear Fashion Series was held in Qingpu, Shanghai, co-hosted by Donghua University's Shanghai International Fashion Innovation Center alongside the Shanghai Garment Association, Ningbo Cixing Co., Ltd., and other organizations. The event featured multiple segments including the release of the 2026 Global Knitwear Market Blue Book, promotion of the 2026/2027 International Knitwear Fashion Trends, and the ‘5E&CV HengYue • XinXiang’ Autumn/Winter Knitwear Fashion Show.
Vice President Chen Ge of Donghua University, President of the Shanghai Clothing Association, Professor Liu Chunhong and a faculty member of our institution along with heads of relevant colleges and research platforms attended the event. Over 500 guests from government bodies, industry associations, and renowned enterprises participated, including Xu Xiaofang, Vice Chairperson of the Qingpu District Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, and Sun Pingfan, Chairman of Ningbo Cixing Co., Ltd.
The afternoon event commenced at the Cixing (Shanghai) R&D Center. Donghua•Cixing Knitwear Fashion Academy and Cixing (Shanghai) Technology Co., Ltd. jointly unveiled the ‘2026 Global Knitwear Market Blue Book’ and ‘2026/2027 International Knitwear Fashion Trends.’ This release not only provided the knitwear industry with a comprehensive analysis of future market development and cutting-edge trend insights but also fully demonstrated our university's academic empowerment and forward-looking research capabilities in the fashion field.
The 2026/2027 5E&CV HengYue • XinXiang Autumn/Winter Knitwear Fashion Show dazzled at the cultural landmark Panlong Tiandi. This spectacular event was jointly conceived and presented by our university's Shanghai International Fashion Innovation Center and Cixing (Shanghai) R&D Center. The runway collection drew its core inspiration from the elements of metal, wood, water, fire, and earth, interpreting the primordial language of the Five Elements universe that decodes the laws governing all things. The entire show unfolded across five chapters, delivering a fascinating presentation of contemporary Shanghai fashion culture while offering a fresh interpretation of Shanghai-style New Chinese clothing. The designs deeply integrated knit craftsmanship with the explicit design language of Five Elements mathematical philosophy, giving birth to a new knit aesthetic that balances rationality and sensibility, endowing knit design with boundless creativity and possibilities.
The successful hosting of this series of events exemplifies the dynamic integration of industry, academia, and research. Moving forward, the Shanghai International Fashion Innovation Center will continue to collaborate with leading industry partners to inject greater wisdom and vitality into the sustainable development of the fashion industry.
