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Fashion mag fetes innovators

Fashion magazine Bazaar Men's Style recently held its annual awards ceremony Business New Youth 2016 in collaboration with Cadillac. Six emerging innovators and pioneers in different areas, including e-commerce, music, fashion, art and new technology, were honored. They included fashion designer Zhang Chi, artist Qu Guangci and singer Zhang Lei.

Fabric maker in design tie-up

Italian high-end wool-fabric manufacturer Reda recently announced a collaboration with young Chinese designer Hu Xinyu. The menswear designer will use Reda fabric for her 2017 spring/summer collection. Reda has been working with emerging Chinese designers like Xander Zhou in the past few years, supporting them with high-quality wool fabric.

Agency does its bit for charity

Model Agency New Silk Road recently took part in a charity show in Sydney, Australia. Five supermodels, including Zhang Ziqi and Lang Zhennan, took part in the event. Hosted by the Australia-China Economic, Culture & Technology Development Cooperation, the event raises money for children in poverty-stricken areas in China through an art auction and a star performance.

Store launches diamond line

The Beijing Caishikou Department Store unveiled a new diamond line Allove that highlights new diamond-cutting technology. The line has garnered revenue of more than of 600,000 yuan ($91,260) in three weeks. Korean pop star Hwang Chi Yeul is Allove's spokesperson.

Italy's Etro holds preview

Italian fashion brand Etro hosted a preview of its 2016 fall/winter collection. The collection comprises women's dresses and coats with tribal and geometric prints. The men's line features woollen coats and sweaters in earthy, understated tones. The collection also includes shoes and accessories.

Outlets' first anniversary

Badaling Outlets, a shopping mall, is celebrating its first anniversary from June 1 to 11. As part of the celebrations, major discounts will be offered by more than 300 brands. There will also be music concerts and lucky draws for visitors.

(China Daily 06/03/2016 page18)