Taipei Fashion Week

Taipei Fashion Week (Chinese: 臺北時裝週; Tâi-lô: Tâi-pak sî-tsong tsiu)[1] is a biannual fashion event—typically in spring and autumn—held in Taipei, Taiwan. Organized by the Ministry of Culture in partnership with the Taipei City Government and the Ministry of Economic Affairs, the event showcases the latest collections from Taiwanese and international designers.[2] It has emerged as a prominent event in Asia, promoting sustainable design, cultural heritage, and cross-disciplinary creative collaborations.[3][4]

History

Taipei Fashion Week was inaugurated in 2018 by Taiwan’s Ministry of Culture as a platform to elevate local designers globally, especially amid disruptions to fashion calendars during the COVID-19 pandemic. The event quickly gained momentum, with the 2024 Spring/Summer edition opening in October 2023 featuring "Youth Culture" themes and high-profile collaborations with Vogue Taiwan, the Taipei City Government, and the Ministry of Economic Affairs.[5] By 2025, the Autumn/Winter edition—with the theme “Endless Fashion”—further emphasized sustainability and eco-conscious design, showcasing collections at Songshan Cultural and Creative Park, complemented by showrooms and runway stages across Taipei, including districts like Dadaocheng and Xinyi.[6]

Global recognition

With roughly 35,000 annual visitors, including international buyers and press, Taipei Fashion Week has steadily built its presence, although it currently remains more regionally focused.[7] The inclusion of Olympic athletes on the runway, collaborations with prominent international outlets like Vogue Taiwan, and spotlighting of LVMH Prize nominees such as Just In XX and Namesake demonstrate growing global ambitions.[8]

While still aspiring to join the ranks of major global fashion weeks, Taipei Fashion Week is recognized for its strong emphasis on sustainability, functional design, indigenous craft collaborations, and integrated cultural storytelling.[9] According to Deputy Minister Sue Wang, the event aims to evolve from a domestically-focused platform into an internationally influential showcase. Partnerships between Taiwan’s textile sector and emerging designers underpin its growth trajectory.[10]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Taipei Fashion Week". Taipei Fashion Week. March 5, 2025. Retrieved June 4, 2025.
  2. ^ Rabimov, Stephan (November 22, 2024). "Fashioning Democracy: Taiwan's Spirit On The Global Stage". Forbes. Retrieved 2025-06-04.
  3. ^ "Taipei Fashion Week embodies sustainable concept". Taiwan Today. March 28, 2025. Retrieved June 4, 2025.
  4. ^ "Taipei Fashion Week focuses on traditional costumes". Reuters. March 23, 2023. Retrieved June 4, 2025.
  5. ^ "Taipei Fashion Week Brings Designers and Traditional Craftsman and Performing Artists Together". Daily Front Row. March 24, 2023. Retrieved June 4, 2025.
  6. ^ Thomson, Jono (March 27, 2025). "Taipei Fashion Week opens with focus on sustainability". Taiwan News. Retrieved June 4, 2025.
  7. ^ Douglass, Rachel (22 October 2024). "Office goths and tiny scarves take over Taipei Fashion Week SS25 street style". FashionUnited. Retrieved June 4, 2025.
  8. ^ Williams, Gemma (May 1, 2024). "Olympics fever takes over Taipei Fashion Week". Vogue (magazine). Retrieved June 4, 2025.
  9. ^ Sun, Leslie (April 1, 2022). "Fabric Innovation and Fun Are the Two Major Takeaways From Taipei Fashion Week". Vogue. Retrieved 2025-06-04.
  10. ^ Morita, Miki (4 May 2023). "Close‑Up on Taipei Fashion Week! 5 Must‑See Designer Brands". Oui Speak Fashion. Retrieved 2025-06-04.
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