CHINA. The 2024 Asian High Fashion Art Exhibition has officially opened at the ‘You Time Art Centre’ at cdf Sanya International Duty Free Shopping Complex (cdf Mall) in partnership with China Duty Free Group (CDFG).
The exhibition, which began yesterday (15 October), features 50 couture pieces from ten top Asian couture designers, showcasing a visual feast of fashion and artistic experiences.
Notable attendees included Sanya Deputy Mayor Yin Chengling; Director of Sanya Commerce Bureau Zheng Conghui; cdf Sanya International Duty Free Shopping Complex Executive Director Zhou Lingjun; Fashion Bride magazine Editor in Chief Leng Yuxuan; and Hainan and Sanya Wedding and Tourism Industry Association President Xu Wei.
The glamorous event, a milestone in the development of Sanya’s fashion industry, played host to 200 guests, including representatives from the local government, luxury hotels, banks, tourist attractions, China Duty Free VIP members and industry media.
Also in attendance were Chinese celebrities along with select KOLs who have a combined fanbase of over 10 million followers.
Prominent Chinese and other Asian fashion designers such as Chen Peng, Li Sensens and Muga Zhang (Zhang Jingchuan) were present to share the inspirations behind their designs.
Works on display at the exhibition seamlessly blend tradition with modernity, East with West, and art with life, infusing new energy into the Sanya fashion industry and promoting the city’s innovation and development.
CDFG continues to highlight Asian fashion and enhance Sanya’s status on the international fashion stage. The successful launch of this exhibition, during the cdf Mall’s tenth anniversary, not only attracts fashion enthusiasts from all over the country but elevates the city’s image as an international tourism hub.
In her speech at the opening ceremony, Sanya Deputy Mayor Yin Chengling said: “Fashion and Sanya have long been intertwined. As early as 2000, Sanya began developing its ‘Beauty Economy’. This exhibition, hosted by Fashion Bride magazine, the Sanya Wedding and Tourism Industry Association and the cdf Mall, showcases 50 haute-couture garments from over ten leading Asian designers, including Guo Pei, Yumi Katsura and Jimmy Choo.
“These works embody the special charm of Asian fashion culture, representing not just a pursuit of beauty but a profound interpretation of art and life. I believe this exhibition will play a significant role in boosting the development of Sanya’s fashion industry.”
A representative from CDFG added: “This year, under the guidance of the Sanya government and in collaboration with Fashion Bride and other partners, we proudly present the 2024 Asian High Fashion Art Exhibition.
“We hope to once again showcase a top-tier fashion event with international vision and aesthetic value to consumers. Through this event, we want our visitors to enjoy the allure of Asian couture and immerse themselves in the creativity of fashion art. We hope to continue injecting fresh vitality into the development of Hainan as an international tourism hub.”
Designer Chen Peng, speaking on behalf of the participating designers, said: “Participating in the 2024 Asian High Fashion Art Exhibition has been an incredibly meaningful journey for my design career.
“Sanya, with its natural beauty and warm hospitality, is renowned as a seaside city. To showcase my works here and share them with the visitors in Sanya is a thrilling experience. I sincerely wish the best for Sanya and hope it continues to grow into a centre for fashion, culture and tourism exchange across multiple fields.” 🏝️
