Four takeaways from Shanghai Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2025

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It’s been a challenging year for fashion and luxury in China, but that didn’t stop designers from turning out in force at Shanghai Fashion Week’s (SHFW) Spring/Summer 2025 edition on 9-19 October. Chinese supermodel Lu Yan’s opening show for her brand Comme Moi served, in part, as a message to the industry: during challenging times, brands must adopt a long-term perspective.