Madame Xiaolei Lv, Executive Vice Chairman of SFDA and Secretary General of the Shanghai Fashion Week Organizing Committee, underscored the importance of approaching talent development as a long-term, systematic endeavor. In line with this vision, SFDA has introduced the SFDA Creative Talent Initiative, a year-round program designed to bridge creative incubation with industry resources and market opportunities.

BUILDING A SUSTAINABLE CREATIVE ECOSYSTEM
Through initiatives like this, SFDA is actively shaping an ecosystem where emerging designers are not only discovered, but continuously supported. By integrating mentorship, business development, and exposure platforms, the program aims to cultivate well-rounded creatives capable of navigating both artistic and commercial landscapes.
STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS
The success of the inaugural New Wave Fashion Awards was made possible through the support of its key partners. Chief Strategic Partner DIOR and Special Creative Talent Partner MONCLER played an instrumental role in amplifying the platform’s vision - bridging global luxury expertise with the energy of China’s next-generation designers.