On September 27, warm and prolonged applause resounded at the Museo Nazionale della Scienza e della Tecnologia Leonardo da Vinci.Chen Long, Industrial Professor of Jiangxi Institute of Fashion Technology (JIFT) and Founder of CHEN.1988, presented his exclusive collection Autumn of Ideals at the 2025 China-Italy Fashion Summit. With outstanding Chinese original design and contemporary design narratives, he brought a successful conclusion to this cross-continental fashion feast between Asia and Europe.As the only designer solo show at the summit, the collection not only won high praise from Chinese and foreign guests, but also highlighted the growing international voice of Chinese original design. It marked a remarkable global showcase of JIFT’s achievements in innovation and entrepreneurship education.
These design details embody the profound reflections of contemporary Chinese designers on the essence of fashion.The entire show encapsulates the accumulation of Chen Long’s design career, with breakthroughs achieved in everything from the color palette to craftsmanship selection.This includes the juxtaposition of sheer and structured fabrics that echoes the concept of sustainability, as well as youthful design details that precisely meet the demands of a global audience.The presentation has not only garnered widespread acclaim from the Chinese and international fashion communities but also attracted coverage from top international authoritative fashion media, including Vogue Italy.It became a highlight during the Milan Fashion Summit, earning high recognition for its innovative integration of Eastern aesthetics and contemporary design, further elevating the influence of Chinese original design in the global fashion arena.
From the westward spread of Han Dynasty silk to Rome, to contemporary designs landing in Milan, the civilizational thread of China-Italy fashion cooperation continues in this presentation.Chen Long’s success demonstrates the strength of China’s original design and represents a victory for JIFT’s educational model.In today’s globalized fashion industry, Jiangxi Institute of Fashion Technology takes innovation as its engine and cutting-edge development as its direction. By nurturing more backbone talents like Chen Long—who combine creativity with commercial thinking—the university injects a steady stream of leadership into the high-quality development of China’s fashion industry.The prolonged applause is not only a recognition of the Autumn of Ideals collection, but also the best proof that Chinese original design has become an indispensable builder and leader in the global fashion discourse system.
