China Fashion Association

Name

China Fashion Association

Legal name

中国服装设计师协会

Website

https://fashion.org.cn

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fashion Industry Association Services

NAICS

Apparel Manufacturing (315)

SIC

Apparel & Other Finishd Prods Of Fabrics & Similar Matl (2300)

akta.pro primary industry

Dresses, Skirts & Tailored Apparel Cut & Sew (Suits/Formalwear) (IMAOAEAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Luxury & Designer Apparel Retail (CRAAABAI)

Keywords

• Fashion industry association
• Fashion design competitions
• Professional training services
• Intellectual property protection
• International fashion exchange

Headquarters

HQ city

Beijing

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees collected from individual and unit members. Individual members pay 500 CNY/year. Unit members pay tiered rates: Model Committee 1,000 CNY/year, Academic institutions 5,000 CNY/year, Brands/Institutions 10,000 CNY/year. Fees support association operations, event organization, and member services.
2. Fashion Week and Event Revenue: Revenue generated from organizing China International Fashion Week, China International University Student Fashion Week, design competitions (汉帛奖, 真维斯杯, etc.), and related industry events. These events attract designers, brands, media, and industry professionals.
3. Training and Education Services: The training center provides continuing education programs for industry professionals including pattern making, draping, visual merchandising, fashion buying, brand marketing, and international study tours. Revenue from course fees and certification programs.
4. IP Protection Services: The China Fashion IP Protection Center (founded 2019 with China Trademark Association) provides copyright registration, evidence preservation, monitoring, legal取证, and rights protection services. This creates a revenue stream through service fees for brand protection.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

China Fashion Association is a national non-profit social organization that operates fashion industry events, design competitions, professional training, and intellectual property protection services. It organizes the semi-annual China International Fashion Week and the annual China International University Student Fashion Week, runs competitions such as the Hempel Award and Jeanswest Cup, delivers continuing education through its Training Center, and provides copyright registration and brand protection services via the Fashion IP Protection Center. The association serves fashion designers, brands, model agencies, and educational institutions through a tiered membership structure and nine professional committees.

Product overview

China Fashion Association operates a comprehensive portfolio of fashion industry platforms and services. The core offerings include the China International Fashion Week (held twice yearly) and China International University Student Fashion Week, major industry competitions like the Hempel Award and Jeanswest Cup, prestigious awards including the Golden Top Award and Top 10 Fashion Designer recognitions, and the Fashion IP Protection Center providing copyright services. Supporting infrastructure includes D·PARK Beijing Fashion Design Plaza with multiple event venues, the Fashion Designer Magazine publication, a professional Training Center offering industry courses, and international initiatives like CHINA SELECT for overseas brand promotion. The association also manages the CFA Member Management System for industry professionals. This is a platform organization providing industry services rather than a single product.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• China International Fashion Week (中国国际时装周) Major fashion week event held twice yearly in Beijing, serving as a platform for domestic and international fashion brands and designers to release trends, showcase creative designs, and promote brand images. Recognized as one of the world's top 6 most active fashion platforms alongside Paris, Milan, London, New York, and Tokyo.
• China International University Student Fashion Week (中国国际大学生时装周) Annual international public service platform for fashion schools, co-organized with China Textile Education Society and China Garment Association, showcasing graduate design work and promoting employment.
• Hempel Award (汉帛奖) Young Fashion Designer Competition International youth fashion designer competition attracting designers under 40 years old, with themes centered on contemporary social issues and awards including cash prizes (Grand Prize 50,000 CNY), air tickets, and mentorship opportunities.
• Jeanswest Cup Casual Wear Design Competition (真维斯杯休闲装设计大赛) Annual casual wear design competition for young designers, one of the association's signature professional design contests.
• Fashion IP Protection Center (时尚知识产权保护中心) IP protection platform launched jointly with China Trademark Association, providing copyright registration, evidence preservation, monitoring, legal evidence collection, and rights protection services for fashion brands and designers.
• Training Center (培训中心) Professional training center offering courses in color coordination, fashion design, pattern making, visual merchandising, fashion buying, and international study tours for industry professionals.
• Fashion Designer Magazine (服装设计师杂志) Professional fashion industry publication covering design trends, industry news, and featuring designer profiles and academic papers.
• CHINA SELECT International Program International promotion initiative showcasing Chinese fashion brands at Paris Fashion Week events including TRANOÏ exhibitions, providing overseas market access and global exposure.
• Asian Fashion Federation (亚洲时尚联合会) International fashion organization co-founded with Japan Fashion Association and Korea Fashion Association, promoting Asian fashion and cultural exchange through annual rotating Asia Fashion Conference.

Quantifiable outcome

• China International Fashion Week attracts 500+ media outlets including international coverage
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• China Music Copyright Society (中国音乐著作权协会)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 April 2025Music copyright strategic cooperation agreement signed April 3, 2025 to build new ecosystem for music copyright protection in the fashion industry. Collaboration addresses IP protection for fashion events and shows.
• Dubai Fashion WeekminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 December 2024Sino-UAE cooperation to create new platform for Dubai Fashion Week. Partnership announced December 2024 to promote Chinese fashion brands in Middle East market.
• TRANOÏ (Paris)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 March 2024CHINA SELECT program enables Chinese fashion brands to participate in TRANOÏ, the official trade show during Paris Fashion Week. Partnership with 智奥鹏城 and 大浪弄潮 organizes Chinese brand delegations. Provides international exposure and business matching opportunities for Chinese designers.
• Moscow Fashion Week / Russia BRICS+ Fashion SummitminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Cooperation with Moscow Government Fashion Foundation on Russia BRICS+ Fashion Summit. Chinese designer brands like KENSUN and ZHIHUA showcased at Moscow Fashion Week. Partnership expands Chinese fashion presence in emerging markets.
• China Trademark Association (中华商标协会)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Joint founding of China Fashion IP Protection Center in 2019. Operates fashionip.cn platform providing copyright registration, evidence preservation, monitoring, and legal support services for fashion brands and designers.
• Dubai Fashion Design CommitteeminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 September 2018Memorandum of cooperation signed September 10, 2018 for Dubai Fashion Week collaboration. Partnership under 'Embrace China' project promoting Chinese fashion in Middle East markets.
• WSN Development (France)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 March 2017Sino-French Fashion Strategic Cooperation Memorandum signed March 30, 2017 in Beijing between CFA Chairman Zhang Qinghui and WSN Development GM Etienne COCHET. Agreement promotes fashion exchange and cooperation between China and France in professional exhibitions, talent cultivation, and design competitions. Aims to help Chinese designers participate in French fashion events like Who's Next exhibition.
• Milan Polytechnic University (Politecnico di Milano)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 October 2013International Fashion Management Master Class program jointly organized with Politecnico di Milano Design School, Tsinghua University, and Italian National Fashion Chamber. Two-year program with international faculty from major Italian brands (Armani, Prada, Zegna, Gucci, Versace, etc.). Graduates receive Master International Fashion Management certificate from Milan Polytechnic.
• Tsinghua UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 October 2013Co-organizer of International Fashion Management Master Class program with Milan Polytechnic University and Italian National Fashion Chamber. Joint program培养fashion management talent for Chinese fashion industry.
• Italian National Fashion Chamber (Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 October 2013Joint organizer of International Fashion Management Master Class program providing international faculty and industry connections to major Italian fashion brands. Partners on Sino-Italian fashion cooperation initiatives.
• Asian Fashion Federation (AFF) - Japan & KoreacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 December 2003Co-founded December 10, 2003 in Tokyo with Japanese Fashion Association and Korean Fashion Association. Organization aims to promote Asian lifestyle culture and fashion industry cooperation. Annual rotating Asia Fashion Conference rotates among member countries. Expanded to include Singapore (2007), Thailand (2008), and Vietnam (2009).

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• British Fashion Council: UK national fashion industry association that organizes London Fashion Week and the BFC Fashion Awards. Closely comparable in mandate, structure, and event-driven role to CFA's operations in China.
• Singapore Fashion Council: Singapore fashion industry association that joined the Asia Fashion Federation in 2007. Comparable in function as a national fashion industry body in the Asia-Pacific region.
• Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA): The US national fashion designers association, organizing New York Fashion Week and serving a similar mandate of supporting designers, brands, and industry standards. Direct functional peer to CFA as a national fashion industry body.
• Fashion Council Germany: German national fashion industry council supporting designers and brands. Comparable as a national fashion trade body in a major European economy.
• Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana (CNMI): Italian national fashion chamber that organizes Milan Fashion Week and co-hosts the International Fashion Management Master Class with CFA. Direct comparator as a national fashion body with major week events.
• Japan Fashion Association: Japanese counterpart organization and co-founder of the Asia Fashion Federation with CFA. Comparable in scope as a national fashion industry body and a direct international partner.
• Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode: French fashion federation governing Paris Fashion Week and Haute Couture. Direct counterpart as a national-level fashion regulatory and event organization with international influence.
• Korea Fashion Association: Korean national fashion association and co-founder of the Asia Fashion Federation with CFA. Direct peer in function and regional partnership.
• Council of Fashion Designers of Canada (CFDC): Canadian national fashion designers organization, comparable in supporting designers and organizing fashion events in a specific domestic market.

Others

• Asia Fashion Federation (AFF): Regional federation co-founded by CFA, Japan Fashion Association, and Korea Fashion Association in 2003. Functions as a regional umbrella rather than a competitor, but its rotating Asia Fashion Conference constitutes a directly comparable event-driven platform.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/china-fashion-association

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles23 records

Funding overview

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