See the cutting-edge styles produced by leading Chinese design students. Globalization, sustainability, tradition, urbanization: These are some of the forces driving China’s emerging creative class. In a panel discussion on “China Cool: How Next-Gen Designers are Defining a New Culture,” fashion executives, influencers and past finalists for the China Institute Fashion Competition will discuss fashion and social change in China.

During the event, China Institute will announced the 2019 Design Competition winner and host a cocktail reception where the finalists will present their collections. The annual competition supports emerging designers by promoting creativity inspired by China’s culture and aesthetics in contemporary, global design.