▲Works in "The Metaverse of the East"  Exhibition Area

In "The Symphony of Materials" section, artists Huang Siyun, Ji Jing, Li Aihong, Lu Yaqiao, Lyu Jiayi, Sarah Siewert (Germany) & Johanna Braitbart (France), Wang Wen, Zeng Yipin, Zhang Gang, Zhao Jiarong, and Zhou Zhaohui focused on the innovative fusion of traditional intangible cultural heritage crafts with modern new materials. They presented a “new expression” of “old craftsmanship” and played an infinite symphony that transcends time and space.

▲Works in "The Symphony of Materials" Exhibition Area

In "The New Chapter of Tradition" section, artists Chen Jie, Cheng Qi, Gao Yan, Huang Zimian, Kang Lili, Kang Zhemiao, Lei Ao, Miaya Yi & Yitian, Xiong Yi, Xu Hua, Zhang Anli, Zhang Jinming, and Zhang Zhang Wen directly addressed the cultural concepts and life philosophies behind fashion. They focused on exploring new chapters of fashion in the realms of cross-cultural exchange and social responsibility, and presented the new values of fashion from diverse perspectives.

▲Works in "The New Chapter of Tradition" Exhibition Area

Fourteen participating artists were present on-site, guiding the audience through an in-depth experience of diverse creations spanning sustainable design, intangible cultural heritage innovation, and metaverse fashion. Multiple sub-sections of the event resonated with one another, forming a dynamic interplay that culminated in a comprehensive artistic extravaganza—integrating French cultural exchange, fashion showcases, and academic discourse. The grand event blossomed in Paris during the golden autumn of October, with audiences from China and abroad jointly witnessing an artistic feast that transcended culture and time.

▲Group photo of exhibiting artists and guests on site

▲The exhibition is open to the public

▲Artist Lyu Yue (Aluna)

The concurrently held "Entre Ciel et Terre" — Lyu Yue (Aluna) Individual Art Exhibition showcased a retrospective of the artist's decades of creation, revealing the depth and resilience of Eastern aesthetics. Professor Lyu Yue (Aluna), Honorary Chair of the  "Light from China" Organizing Committee, held multiple roles—as founder of Fashion Design at the Central Academy of Fine Arts, Chairperson of IFAN, fashion art curator, fashion designer, and contemporary artist. Her bond with Paris was quietly forged many years ago. In 1999, entrusted with a significant mission, she represented China for the first time at the "99 Paris-China Cultural Week Fashion Exhibition" held in France, captivating the audience with her work Auspicious Day. The masterful use of traditional Chinese elements in the piece seemed to plant the joy and blessings of the East deep in the hearts of the French public. China Fashion Report praised it as “showing the world the unique charm of Chinese fashion design,” while she contributed an article to People’s Daily to share, in depth, the valuable insights gained from this cross-cultural exchange. This was not only a key moment for Lyu Yue (Aluna)’s emergence on the international stage but also firmly established her as a pioneer in China’s fashion industry.

▲Selected Exhibits

Traditional culture had always been the spiritual foundation of Lyu Yue (Aluna)'s creations. Ancient concepts of yin and yang and of time and space, the freehand imagery of traditional ink painting, classic color structures, and diverse combinations of materials were all integrated into her work. As Lyu Yue (Aluna) pointed out: “Tradition is not a specimen in a museum, but a living cultural organism that can grow; cultural inheritance must integrate creativity and modernity.”

▲"Entre Ciel et Terre" — Lyu Yue (Aluna) Individual Art Exhibition Hall

▲Exhibition in Preparation

The curatorial team selected classic works from different stages of Lyu Yue (Aluna)'s creative journey, aiming to clearly outline her artistic growth: from her early committed exploration of design art concepts to her current deep concern and sense of responsibility toward society. Each exhibit was a 'milestone' on her artistic path, documenting her pioneering efforts and steadfast dedication to the industry.

▲Lyu Yue (Aluna) Tour Review

  Sino-French Fashion, Art, and Culture  

  Development Dialogue  

A Collision of Ideas Anchored the Direction of Fashion and Cultural Integration

The Sino-French Fashion Art and Cultural Development Dialogue, which served as the academic core of the Art Week, was held as scheduled on the special occasion of the 10th anniversary of the International Fashion Art Network (IFAN). The forum was chaired by Professor Ji Jing, Deputy Director of the Fashion and Textile Design Department at Tianjin Academy of Fine Arts. Six cross-disciplinary experts from China, France, and Germany engaged in in-depth discussions on topics such as 'Cross-Cultural Integration of Fashion and Art' and 'Contemporary Transformation of Traditional Crafts,' building a bridge for East-West intellectual dialogue. The participants (in order of speaking) were: Alexis Doutriaux, Principal of ISAL; Huang Siyun, IFAN Council Member and Ph.D. candidate at the Central Academy of Fine Arts; Françoise Hoffman, IFAN Vice Chair and French artist; Xiong Yi, IFAN Council Member and Ph.D. candidate at Minzu University of China; Sarah Siewert, IFAN Vice Chair and German artist; and Wang Xinyuan, IFAN Council Member and Ph.D. candidate at the Central Academy of Fine Arts.

▲Speakers at the dialogue session

At the closing of the forum, Professor Lyu Yue (Aluna) , Chairman of the IFAN and doctoral supervisor at the Central Academy of Fine Arts, delivered the concluding speech. As the Honorary Chairman of the Light from China Organizing Committee, she first conveyed a congratulatory letter from Professor Keum Ki Sook, the founding Chair of the Korean Alliance: “I extend my sincere greetings to all artists and wish the exhibition great success.” She then distilled the core of the forum: “Today we have witnessed the journey from contemporary interpretation of intangible cultural heritage to the sustainable rebirth of denim, from the vision of the Eastern metaverse to dialogues on haute couture futures. This is not only a clash of ideas, but also a resonance of deep cultural fusion between China and France. I look forward to today’s exchange becoming a seed that will nurture more cross-disciplinary creative collaborations in the future.”

This two-hour forum not only showcased the most cutting-edge ideas and practices in contemporary fashion art, but also pointed to a shared consensus: when fashion, art, and technology are deeply integrated, and when Eastern and Western civilizations engage in sincere dialogue, we will surely weave together a future that is more inclusive, sustainable, and full of creativity.

▲Group photo of dialogue session guests

  Curtain Rose - Biennale Openings 

Wrote a New Chapter of Civilizational Dialogue

As the highlight of the Art Week, the opening ceremony brought together leaders of the Chinese and French fashion scenes, artists, and cultural scholars, and simultaneously launched the two thematic exhibitions: the "Interweaving the Future — 2025 Paris Fashion Art Biennale," and “ "Entre Ciel et Terre" — Lyu Yue (Aluna) Individual Art Exhibition. Through fabric, video, and installation art, it initiated a cross-civilization dialogue, weaving a dual feast of cultural integration and creative inspiration that allowed the ingenuity of the East to shine brilliantly under the sky of Paris.

▲Opening Speech by Lyu Yue (Aluna) (China) | Honorary Chairman of the Light from China Organizing Committee, Chairman of IFAN, Professor at the Central Academy of Fine Arts, and Curator, sharing the original intention behind founding the Art Week and the vision for promoting Chinese culture abroad

▲Speech by Jean Garcia (France) | President of the Paris Fashion Association, discussing the value of cross-cultural exchange from an industry perspective

▲Speech by Meng Yueming | Editor-in-Chief of Fashion Now Circle Magazine

and Deputy Secretary-General of the China Office of the Paris Fashion Association, interpreting the significance of 'going global' from the perspective of in-depth dialogue within the industry ecosystem

▲Speech by Sarah Siewert (Germany) | IFAN Vice Chair, Overseas Exhibiting Artist Representative, Sharing the Charm of Eastern Fashion from an International Perspective

▲Speech by Huang Siyun | Ph.D. candidate at the Central Academy of Fine Arts, representative of the Chinese participating artists, discussing the integration of tradition and innovation from the perspective of an artist

This grand event, which blended Eastern aesthetics with a global perspective, not only created a space for deep dialogue through the "Interweaving the Future — 2025 Paris Fashion Art Biennale," and “ "Entre Ciel et Terre" — Lyu Yue (Aluna) but also set a benchmark for industry innovation through the presentation of six major awards. As the brilliant starting point of Art Week, the opening ceremony successfully laid the foundation for the series of activities over the following five days and heralded a continuous surge of creative sparks and opportunities for collaboration across the fashion and art scenes of China, France, and beyond. This Eastern narrative, which began along the banks of the Seine, is poised to continue writing new chapters of cultural dialogue through ongoing exchange and inspiration.

▲Opening ceremony site

  Ceremony Witnessed: Six Awards  

Honored The Power of Cross-Border Innovation

At the opening ceremony and award presentation held on October 9, the six awards — New Exploration Award, Pioneer Breakthrough Award, Tech Brilliance Award, Sustainable Style Award, International Splendor Award, and Art Legacy Award — became a benchmark for directions in industry innovation and covered diverse fields. Presented by prominent international guests, the awards honored individuals and creators who had made outstanding contributions to the development of fashion and art.

▲Group photo of the award presenters and the winners

In the opening segment, the "Light from China" commemorative puzzle interaction was jointly completed by ten Chinese and foreign representatives: Lyu Yue (Aluna) , Jean Garcia (France),Sarah Siewert (Germany), Meng Yueming, Françoise Hoffman (France),  Johanna Braitbart (France), Ji Jing, Chen Jie, Lu Yaqiao, and Lyu Jiayi. This puzzle, which blended Chinese and French cultural symbols, became a lasting testament to Sino-French cultural exchange.

▲Guests jointly complete the 'Light from China' commemorative puzzle

As Professor Lyu Yue (Aluna) remarked in her closing summary: "This art week is not a one-way cultural export but an equal dialogue between civilizations. When Suzhou embroidery meets French embroidery, when digital technology awakens traditional symbols, Eastern and Western fashion are together writing a new chapter in aesthetics." With the continued cultivation of the "Light from China" brand, Chinese culture was using fashion as a bridge to shine with a more enduring radiance on the international stage.

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