Starting today (July 18)
2026 Shenzhen–Milan Twin Cities Fashion Week Events
“Digital and Intelligent Fashion: A Field of Attraction for Eastern Expression”
(hereinafter referred to as “Gravitational Field”)
Will be available to residents
Free Admission
No appointment necessary
You can go there right away
Shenzhen Yuan Yin Dongfang Aesthetics Culture Co., Ltd.
Twin Cities Fashion Week
Why Was a "Gravitational Field" Specifically Created??
What Are the Highlights of “Gravitational Field”??
How to Visit the Exhibition?
This article provides a detailed explanation.
Rather than calling it a “thematic exhibition” or an “art exhibition,” the organizers have articulated the true meaning of “Gravity Field”: because it is more than just an exhibition; it attracts not only the attention of Shenzhen and Milan, but also that of all of China and the entire world. Eastern aesthetics, the fusion of Eastern and Western cultures, artistic dialogue, design collaboration… all these elements converge here like gravitational forces.
“Gravitational Field” weaves its narrative through five chapters: “Entry,” “Origins,” “Convergence,” “Rebirth,” and “Homecoming.” What unfolds before visitors is not merely a collection of exhibits—including clothing, porcelain, jewelry, and technology—but a journey that begins with local aesthetics, evolves through a two-way dialogue between Shenzhen and Milan, extends to diverse co-creation across Asia and the Pacific, and ultimately returns to the roots of Eastern craftsmanship.
Entry
The interplay of light and shadow in the negative space creates a hazy, dreamlike atmosphere reminiscent of Zhuangzi’s “Butterfly Dream.”
Just as “gravity” always quietly exists in the world we live in. Upon entering the exhibition hall, there are no large screens, nor any sound, light, or special effects. Amid a hazy, dreamlike atmosphere—evoked by the interplay of light and shadow in the empty spaces—the objects stand quietly: filigree handbags, blue-and-white porcelain jewelry, traditional Chinese porcelain, and New Chinese-style ready-to-wear garments.
Shenzhen Guoci Yongfengyuan Ceramics Co., Ltd.
Filigree inlay and porcelain making are two of China’s most renowned intangible cultural heritage traditions. Displayed right in the center is the “Madam Porcelain: Pomegranate Homeland” porcelain set from Yongfengyuan in Longhua, Shenzhen. This porcelain set has been featured on numerous occasions at international diplomatic events. Its black-and-white background, adorned with traditional Chinese window latticework and pomegranates in full bloom, recreates the scene of a typical Chinese courtyard.
Shenzhen Stagao Ceramic Art Development Co., Ltd.
Traceability
A Single Thread, Connecting a Thousand Years of Cultural Heritage
Continue on, and you’ll arrive at the second chapter: A Thousand Years of Literary Tradition.
An old-fashioned loom stands in the center of the exhibition hall.
First came the loom, and only then did elegant garments emerge. This single silk thread marks the beginning of Eastern clothing culture. Song brocade, Bada Yun brocade, and Xiangyunsa—all were woven from this thread on the loom.
A single thread evokes the memories of civilization and, through the Silk Road, connects East and West, bridging the past and the present.
Tracing our roots is not just about looking back to ancient times; it is also about seeing the land and people right beneath our feet.
Convergence
When Miao Embroidery Meets Italian Tailoring
HUI
If the first half can be seen as tracing the origins of Eastern culture, then as we enter the third chapter, the story begins to take on a global perspective.
Here, a dialogue between Shenzhen and Milan is taking place.
momonì
HUI’s haute couture ready-to-wear collection carries on the beauty of late Qing and early Republican-era attire, featuring Chinese colors, Chinese silk, and Chinese embroidery, and incorporating Miao embroidery—a national-level intangible cultural heritage element. momonì’s relaxed elegance showcases the trendy style of Italian tailoring.
Eastern embroidery meets Italian tailoring; traditional craftsmanship collides with avant-garde design; the two cities learn from one another, converging and thriving together.
New Students
Shenzhen's Cutting-Edge Technology, Wrapped in a Fashionable Facade
As we enter the “New Beginnings” chapter, the art style changes instantly.
Spirit Deer Future
Shenzhen’s consumer electronics industry chain is one of the strongest support platforms in the world. When combined with the allure of fashion and the power of design, it can make a stunning impression on the world.
3D-printed furniture, innovative composite home furnishings, and AI-interactive frames—using new materials, new techniques, and new forms to explore the future of Eastern aesthetics.
Particularly noteworthy are “Zaha’s City” and *A World in Bloom*. The former is an immersive virtual portfolio from ZHA Architects that brings together more than 40 of the firm’s most representative architectural projects using high-precision, high-resolution digital twin technology.
Zaha's City
The latter is the central installation showcasing “Asia-Pacific Co-creation.” When you stand in front of the screen, the system will recognize your smile. Then, select an APEC economy (for example, China is represented by the peony), and within a few seconds, a digital flower unique to you will be generated. Each flower is one-of-a-kind. It serves as both a personal keepsake and a symbol of exchange and collaboration among different cultures.
Longing for Home
Back to a Single Red Thread
Starting with a traditional loom, the journey ultimately leads back to a single strand of silk.
Shenzhen Xuegu Industrial Co., Ltd.
Yiyuan Technology’s “Heirloom Teapot” features a stainless steel inner core and is crafted from carefully selected Ci bamboo from Qionglai, Sichuan. It undergoes dozens of production steps—including splitting the bamboo, splitting the fibers, drawing out the fibers, and weaving—all completed entirely by hand by a master artisan who is an inheritor of intangible cultural heritage. The “New Year’s Morning” kesi-embroidered screen from the Rongbaozhai collection, a masterpiece representing the pinnacle of traditional craftsmanship, embodies the ultimate expression of Chinese silk weaving art.
Rongbaozhai (Shenzhen)
At the end of the exhibition area, an interactive thread installation forms the words “FUTURE FASHION” using a matrix of threads; visitors can pull on the threads to leave their hopes for the future of fashion.
Visitor Guide
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Location
Second Floor, Yizhi Hui Century Fashion Museum, Dalang Fashion Town, Longhua District
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opening hours (of a theater, stadium, gymnasium etc)
July 18–19
10:00-17:00
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Admission Tickets
Free, no appointment necessary
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Transportation
Take Metro Line 6 to Yangtaishan East Station, then transfer to a bus or take a taxi to the Yizhi Hui Centennial Fashion Museum
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Must-See Landmarks
- "Flowers in Every Form" AI Interactive Installation: Create Your Own Unique Digital Flower
- Zaha Hadid Architecture Immersive Experience
- AR Jewelry Display Cases
- Filigree Crown
- Traditional Loom
