On March 29, 2025, the 30th "China Cup" Graduation Season Fashion Design Competition concluded successfully at MODE Shanghai, the core business platform of Shanghai Fashion Week. An awards ceremony was held to honor outstanding student works from across China. The awards included Gold, Silver, Bronze, Excellence, and Outstanding Commercial Potential Awards, reflecting both creativity and market value.

The event also featured the "Talk about Future" Forum, exploring key questions shaping the next era of fashion design. Topics included how to identify a designer's commercial potential, where real opportunities lie for creative professionals, and what fashion education should provide beyond knowledge and technical skills. Experts from leading universities and fashion enterprises offered diverse insights into developing adaptable, forward-thinking talent.

Seizing the opportunity of this national final, a new initiative was introduced on site. The China Fashion Talent Development Alliance (CFTA) was officially launched and initiated by SIFEC, bringing together top institutions, enterprises, and organizations committed to building a collaborative talent development platform.

LYU Wenjun, Chairwoman of SIFEC

As the long-standing organizer of China Cup, SIFEC remains dedicated to nurturing fashion talent. It continues to strengthen connections between education and industry, expand interdisciplinary practice, and promote international exchange. Looking ahead, SIFEC will further contribute to shaping a sustainable future for fashion education in China.