The 32nd FASHION SOURCE Shenzhen successfully concluded its main exhibition on April 17, with the concurrent AW26 Shenzhen Original Design Fashion Week extending programming through April 18. As one of Asia’s pivotal sourcing events, the fair attracted over 35,000 professional buyers, designers, and supply chain executives, reinforcing the region’s role as a global fashion hub.
Held at the Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center, the 40,000 sqm show floor hosted 500+ premium exhibitors. Strategic zoning aligned raw materials with finished goods, while dedicated pavilions from Hohhot, Ordos, and Dalang showcased the depth of China’s specialized manufacturing clusters.
“This edition proved that true industry momentum comes from seamless integration,” said Zhang Xiangquan, Chairman of Shenzhen Original Design Fashion Week. “By aligning trend forecasting with sourcing efficiency, we create a platform that serves both creative vision and commercial scale.”
· Trend Forecasting: The FS Knitting Trend themed “Beyond Surface” and RESONANCEFabric Zone defined the aesthetic and material directions for the Spring/Summer 2027 season.
Talent Incubation: The AW26 Shenzhen Original Fashion Week, themed Expression Unbounded, spotlighted emerging designers via the “Stellar Starter Program.”
· Industry Dialogue: The FS China Apparel Supply Chain Summit convened 32 experts to address sustainability, digital transformation, and resilient supply chains.
The event concluded with the FS Fashion Awards, honoring 61 enterprises for excellence in design and manufacturing.
Looking Ahead:
The organizer, GL Events - Pengcheng (Shenzhen) Exhibiton Co., Ltd, announced that the 33rd FASHION SOURCE Shenzhen and SS27 Shenzhen Original Fashion Week are officially scheduled for October 21–23, 2026.