Hebei University of Science & Technology & Sungshin Women's University, Korea Present: "Chang Chang Zhe Hua"
On the morning of May 18, the graduate design works showcase for the Fashion & Apparel Design majors of Hebei University of Science & Technology and Sungshin Women's University, Korea, was successfully held at Workshop No. 1 in Beijing's 798·751 Art District as part of the 2025 China International College Students Fashion Week. The event was attended by Hebei University of Science and Technology President Li Tiejun, Vice President Zhao Geng, and Sungshin Women's University President Lee Seong-geun.
The showcase, titled "Chang Chang Zhe Hua," draws its name from the Classic of Poetry (Shijing), where the phrase depicts a timeless scene of lush, splendid blossoms—a concept that continues to inspire modern fashion. The collection merges tradition and contemporary vision, structured by Eastern aesthetics and driven by a philosophy of sustainability. Developed collaboratively between the two universities and supported by industry partnership, the works represent innovative apparel that honors cultural heritage while embracing a forward-looking sensibility.
The presentation unfolded in three chapters: "Tracing the New," "Layers of Transformation," and "Fusion of Boundaries." It was jointly planned and produced by faculty and students from both institutions' Fashion & Apparel Design, Fashion & Apparel Design (Sino-Korean Cooperative Program), and Fashion Modeling & Performance majors. A total of 75 looks were presented, featuring outstanding graduate collections from both universities as well as children's wear developed through university-industry collaboration. The works highlight the program's signature "integration of art and engineering," closely combining artistic creativity with technical execution, and design innovation with market awareness. Emphasis was placed on new fabric functionalities, novel technical applications, and the fusion of innovative materials with craftsmanship and color, achieving a harmonious blend of aesthetic appeal and sartorial expression.
The College of Textiles and Fashion at Hebei University of Science and Technology has established a partnership with Milor Children'sGarment Co., Ltd., integrating real-world industry needs directly into the curriculum to facilitate the practical application and commercialization of student designs. Such university-enterprise collaboration and integration of industry and education form a core model for synergistic development between academia and the apparel sector. The Fashion Design program actively bridges the gap between traditional pedagogy and industry demands, enabling resource sharing and complementary strengths between the university and its partner enterprises.
Distinguished guests in attendance included: Yang Jian, Executive Chairmanof the China Fashion Designers Association; Zhu Shaofang and Xie Fangming, Full-time Vice Chairmen of the China Fashion Designers Association; Ji Xiaofeng, Presidentof the China Textile and Apparel Education Society, and Ni Yangsheng, Honorary President of the China Textile and Apparel Education Society; Zheng Weiliang, Chairman of the Boardof China Textile & Apparel Press; Kong Huiyun, Editor-in-Chief; Wei Meng, Director of the Fashion Books Division; Hua Changyin, Director of the Art & Science Books Division of China Textile & Apparel Press; Dai Hong, Vice President of Xi'an Polytechnic University; along with representatives from Miler Bear Garment Co., Ltd., Fila Apparel Co., Ltd., and other corporate partners. Also present were heads of relevant Hebei University of Science and Technology departments including the Publicity Department of the Party Committee, the Academic Affairs Office, and the International Cooperation Office, as well as faculty and student representatives from Sungshin Women's University, Korea.
The Fashion & Apparel Design major at Hebei University of Science and Technology, established in 1988, has over more than three decades developed distinctive educational characteristics and holds the authority to confer master's degrees. It was selected as a National First-Class Undergraduate Major Construction Point in 2019 and achieved a B+ rating in the 2024 Soft Science Chinese University Major Rankings. In 2013, approved by the Ministry of Education, Hebei University of Science and Technology launched the "Undergraduate Education Program in Fashion & Apparel Design" in cooperation with Sungshin Women's University, Korea, which is included in the national enrollment plan for regular institutions of higher education.