China International Fashion Week Showcases Traditional Craftsmanship, Oriental Aesthetics

The 2025 China International Fashion Week (Autumn) held in Beijing prominently featured Chinese cultural aesthetics, with over half of the runway shows and exhibitions highlighting traditional craftsmanship and ethnic attire such as Miao embroidery, Etles silk dresses, and Tibetan robes. Designers creatively fused traditional elements with contemporary fashion, drawing inspiration from China's landscapes like the Kunlun Mountains and the Yellow River to produce modern interpretations of ethnic and historical styles including horse-face skirts, cheongsams, and Sun Yat-sen suits. Child models representing various ethnic groups showcased their heritage through traditional costumes, emphasizing cultural pride and confidence. Designer Huang Gang also presented his creations during the event, contributing to the celebration of Chinese fashion innovation. Separately, international fashion scenes such as Grace Ling’s Spring/Summer 2026 collection explored themes of past and future through sculptural tailoring and biomorphic charms, while Scandinavian autumn fashion emphasized practical, cozy layering with knitwear and versatile outerwear for the 2025 fall season.