What was Shanghai Fashion Week’s launch year?

Shanghai Fashion Week launched in 2001.

The event grew as Shanghai developed into a major commercial and creative centre for China’s fashion industry. Its programme has connected Chinese designers and labels with buyers, media and international fashion professionals.

Shanghai Fashion Week is associated with the city’s broader fashion ecosystem, including showrooms, trade presentations and events held during the seasonal calendar. It is distinct from China Fashion Week, which is based in Beijing.

The launch date is sometimes confused with later changes in the event’s organisation or international profile. The key historical point is that Shanghai’s fashion week began in 2001, before its later expansion into a larger industry platform.