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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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CHIC restarts fair business with successful debut in Shenzhen

• Successful debut: More than 42,300 visitors at the first GREATER BAY AREA INTERNATIONAL TEXTILE & APPAREL EXPO including CHIC SHENZHEN • China's economy: Recovery and a growth forecast of 3.2 percent in the second quarter • Core topics of trade and industry: "Sustainable fashion", "Creative design", "Supply chain construction" • Service...

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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...

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CHIC went online for its first time

• Successful premiere of CHIC's digital edition from April 22nd to 24th, 2020 • Over 1,350 exhibitors participated in more than 100 online activities of the fair • All distribution channels of China's trade were represented on the platform • In the customers' focus of interest: innovative, creative design and high quality products The first CHIC...

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Chic Shanghai confirms July dates and new venue in Shenzhen

The trade show Chic Shanghai was supposed to take place from March 11 to 13, 2020 but was postponed due to the global coronavirus pandemic. Last week, the organizers officially announced a new location and rescheduled dates. Relocating from Shanghai to Shenzhen, Chic will now open its doors from July 15 to 17. "For our exhibitors, visitors, the...

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First CHIC Shenzhen announced for July 2020

CHIC Shenzhen, the new regional format of China’s biggest fashion fair, CHIC China International Fashion Fair, is currently preparing for its premiere in southern China from 15th to 17th July 2020. The pilot project will focus on national fashion companies and regional fashion retailers in the southern Chinese provinces. At the same time,...

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Chic Shanghai postponed

Fashion and lifestyle fair Chic Shanghai will not take place as planned because of the current coronavirus infection. Originally slated for 11th to 13th March at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai, the fair has been postponed as announced by Chic’s organising committee on Monday. Earlier, Messe Munich had cancelled its...

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China’s fashion journey from manufacturer to emerging designer

BACKGROUND Chinese apparel manufacturers are turning into fashion labels, feverishly working on their original designs. At the same time, a slowdown in growth in the world's second largest retail market makes international expansion increasingly likely to pay off. So what would a Chinese brand with global appeal look like? “Let’s speak about...

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CHIC Shanghai, September 25th to 27th, 2019

• More than 690 exhibitors and brands from 10 nations at the CHIC autumn event • China's economy continues to grow despite trade dispute with the US • Sustainable Zone: established event at CHIC in September with a special appearance • CHIC Special Service: Match making with Chinese e-commerce platforms, trading houses and buyers CHIC China...

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China’s fashion industry struggles to target millennial shoppers

Shanghai - While China is on course to surpass the US as the world’s biggest clothing market this year, the future of the country’s fashion industry is still uncertain. Chinese fashion companies have yet to figure out how to appeal to millennials and succeeding generations as labor costs increase the pressure to automise production and adjust...

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CHIC Shanghai, March 12-14, 2019

• Positive economic growth in China in the context of falling global growth rates • Sales driver in terms of fashion, China's egotists, the young consumer generation in focus at CHIC • New shows-in show at CHIC: CHIC-TAILORING and CHIC- KIDZ, high-growth market segments • CHIC Special Service: VIP meetings with eCommerce platforms, showrooms,...

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Chic Shanghai: Chinese fashion industry eyes domestic market

The Chinese market is getting emancipated, making the domestic market more interesting for the Chinese apparel industry. Chic Shanghai, which took place from 27 to 29 September, reflected this clearly. With 719 exhibitors and 825 brands, the number of exhibitors is growing continuously, yet foreign brands from Europe or the US are proving hard...