A New Epoch in Fashion: Nanshan’s Collaboration with Milan Redefines the Buying Landscape
The Shenzhen-Milan Bi-City Fashion Week launched on March 20 in Nanshan, Shenzhen, unveiling a curated lineup of fashion-forward events, including an intimate fashion salon, the much-anticipated Nanshan fashion parade, a groundbreaking cloud runway show, an elegantly themed fashion night, and a spectacular drone show. Running parallel to these festivities, the debut of the promotional short film “NANSHAN NEW LOOK” paid homage to Nanshan’s sartorial culture. A centerpiece of the Fashion Week is the Shenzhen-Milan New Fashion Art Exhibition, held in Nanshan District’s historical Nantou area April 14. The exhibition brings together nine of Nanshan‘s and Milan‘s up-and-coming fashion brands, among them, Italian couturiers VIA PIAVE 33, Meltin‘ Pot, Alessandro Enriquez, ALABAMA MUSE, FRANCESCA BELLAVITA alongside Nanshan’s own sartorial innovators CHAU•RISING, PERMU, PANTTERFLY and Lynn Gong. The exhibit offered an array of style sensations, from the latest in prêt-à-porter to timeless classics, artisanal crafts, immersive art installations, and striking multimedia presentations.
Hosted in Nantou, an area with a profound historical narrative dating back nearly 1,700 years, the exhibition highlights Shenzhen’s rich multicultural backdrop, now rejuvenated through thoughtful preservation efforts. Amidst the event, a pivotal memorandum of cooperation was signed by a Nanshan District government dignitary and Maria Rosa Azzolina, President of the Italy-China Institute. The agreement signifies a deepened commitment to fostering cultural and economic ties between Milan and Nanshan, underlining the global interconnectedness of the fashion industry.
On March 20th, the “cloud show” elevated Fashion Week to new heights at the international parlor of the SIC Super Headquarters Center, where Shenzhen’s original designer brand, CHAU-RISING, unveiled its latest seasonal collection. The event highlighted the district’s ongoing commitment to fostering innovation within the fashion sector.
The event sets in motion Nanshan’s role in redefining the fashion landscape, heralding the launch of an ambitious plan to cultivate its original designer brands. This strategic move aims to invigorate the fashion buying economy, champion the rise of new independent labels, and propel China’s independent original design industry into the global spotlight. With a solid foundation in place, the district is poised to become a magnet for international fashion brands, opening the doors for more emerging labels with the potential to make their mark on the domestic fashion scene.
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Lithuanian Pavilion Opens at the Venice Contemporary Art Biennale
On Friday, April 19, the Lithuanian National Museum of Art (LNMA) is inaugurating the Lithuanian National Pavilion at the 60th Venice Contemporary Art Biennale. The exhibition titled "Inflammation," by the internationally acclaimed artist duo Neringa Černiauskaitė and Ugnius Gelguda, known as "Pakui Hardware," along with renowned painter Marija Teresė Rožanskaitė (1933–2007), will be presented to a global audience.
Success Strategy: 100% Sincerity
Giedrimas Tumėnas, a lover of gemstones and jewelry and founder of the brand "Août," has dedicated his life to this industry and amassed extensive knowledge about precious stones. From his early career selling silver jewelry in small Lithuanian towns to working with the world's rarest investment diamonds and gems, and selling them to the world's elite at leading jewelry houses such as Tiffany & Co., Chopard, Graff, and Moussaieff, his journey is remarkable.
Copenhagen Fashion Week 2024
Copenhagen is renowned as a leader in sustainable fashion, and its fashion week consistently incorporates themes of sustainability and responsible design. Designers frequently emphasize not only style but also the environmental impact of the production process and the sources of the materials used. For the third consecutive season, all participating brands are required to adhere to 18 minimum responsibility standards, including avoiding single-use plastics and ensuring that at least 50% of their collections are made from certified recycled or repurposed materials.
Exclusive Exhibition of Frans Hals’ Paintings
In February, the LNDM Radvila Palace Art Museum will invite visitors to a unique exhibition titled "Masterpiece Room: Frans Hals' Evangelists from the Odessa Museum of Western and Eastern Art Collection." This exhibition will showcase the works of the genius 17th-century portraitist Frans Hals, featuring the portraits of St. Luke and St. Matthew. These works have been brought from the Odessa Museum of Western and Eastern Art due to the large-scale war activities in Ukraine.
PAKUI HARDWARE: INFLAMMATION – A GLOBAL HUMANITY PROBLEM
Civilization, economic and social systems pass on chronic ailments from generation to generation, while humanity destroys itself. This is the theme explored in the exhibition by the creative duo "Pakui Hardware," composed of Neringa Černiauskaitė and Ugnius Gelguda, serving as an introduction to Lithuania's upcoming presentation at the Venice Biennale.
Changes in the Understanding Fashion Academy Presented Among Prominent Cultural Figures
The usual tranquility of the Museum of Applied Arts and Design was replaced by a lively atmosphere as the educational platform "Understanding Fashion" announced the beginning of its new season with an event reminiscent of a cultural kaleidoscope.
