Trend Forecasting, Passion for Energy | ISPO SHANGHAI 2018 Sports Fashion Trend Forum

The ISPO Shanghai 2018 Sports Fashion Trend Forum provides designers and product managers with the most up-to-date international sports fashion trend information. Partnering long-term with internationally renowned trend research institutions, ISPO closely monitors the evolving forefront of sports fashion, studies global trends in textiles and related industries, and forecasts future innovations and changes in the sports fashion sector.

Sports Fashion Trend Forumwill introduce you to bold and individual color palettes, leading-edge applications of material science, cutting-edge design aesthetics, and youthful design philosophies—all showcased at the forum. Sports fashion trend researchers and designers gather at the ISPO Shanghai 2018 Sports Fashion Trend Forum, where this platform facilitates the exchange of design ideas and trends among researchers, designers, and product managers, sparking creative inspiration.

Highlights of the Forum:

• Ms. Louisa Smith, International Textile Trend Consultant, will be present at the forum to exclusively unveil the 2020 ISPO Functional Textiles Trend Forecast and Spring/Summer Color Card, aiming to capture global functional fabric and accessory trends and innovations, bringing you along with the sports fashion wave.
• The lead designer team from Li-Ning’s New York Fashion Week joins the forum with enthusiasm.Chen Lijie, head of BADFIVE design, and Wilson, manager of the BADFIVE series pattern line for street culture products—these talented young designers will share how domestic brands integrate with trend movements.---These young and accomplished designers talk about the fusion of domestic brands and fashion trends.
• The Design Department of ANTA’s Footwear Product Management CenterSenior Designer Mr. Lei Yuwill share his personal design philosophy and tell the audience that everyone in life can be a designer.

* Speaker Introductions:

Louisa Smith | International Textile Trend Consultant

Louisa Smith isan internationally renowned textile trend consultantwith over 20 years of global experience in the fashion and textile industry. She collaborates with multiple companies to provide three-year trend forecasts across all segments of the textile supply chain—from fibers to final garments. Her insights and research span from textile development to international affairs, offering significant value for accurately predicting broader trend directions across the industry.

Chen Lijie | Chief Designer of Li-Ning’s 2018 Fall/Winter New York Fashion Week

Head of Li-Ning BADFIVE Designand a Transformers toy collector. Based in Beijing.

DesignerManifesto:Sport brings a substantial core to trends and infuses them with soul. Chinese youth prioritize healthy lifestyles and personalized self-expression—that is the driving force behind China’s sports trend movement.

New York Fashion WeekRelated Content: Responsible for the design of styles in the practical streetwear segment; integrates practical streetwear elements into runway collections, drawing inspiration from traditional weaving techniques and combining them with functional fabrics and industrial materials to offer modern youth more styling possibilities.

Wilson | Pattern Lead for Li-Ning’s Street Culture Product Line

Li-Ning Street Culture Product LinePattern Lead for the BADFIVE Series, based in Hong Kong, is a band guitarist and a marathon enthusiast.

DesignerManifesto: Change is eternal, and anything is possible.

Related Content: Responsible for the patterns of the street basketball product line BADFIVE. Integrates an aesthetic philosophy that blends the ancient and modern, East and West into the design of street basketball apparel—simple and fluid, making traditional culture appealing to modern youth once again, thus inspiring new cultural creation.

Jiang Hongren | Fashion Case Consulting for PROMOSTYL Greater China

Responsible fortrend research at PROMOSTYLand fashion case consulting work across PROMOSTYL Greater China. Possesses not only a strong fashion sensibility and expertise in interpreting trends but also deep industry experience and a background in textile technology.

Jiang Hongren has accumulated extensive hands-on experience in textile development, print creativity, and color management. Her works have been exhibited at INTERTEXTILE, Première Vision Paris, and the Munich Fabric Start in Germany. In the field of trend analysis, she is committed to integrating international fashion trends with the current market conditions of China’s apparel industry, creating trend insights that are both visionary and actionable, tailored for Chinese clients. She has provided customized consulting services for well-known brands such as Grace Period Group, Hefei Group, Urban Revivo, and Enzheng Group. She has also collaborated with Shanghai Fashion Week, leveraging PROMOSTYL’s global trends to interpret the event’s fashion direction.

Mei Xianming | Chairman of Techtex Technology Co., Ltd.

Mei Xianming isthe head of Techtex Technology, honored by the State Council as a “National Advanced Individual in Poverty Alleviation.” As one of China’s top 100 entrepreneurs in the lingerie industry, he also serves as the Executive President of the Shanghai Fuzhou Chamber of Commerce.

Lei Yu | Senior Footwear Designer at Anta, Head of the DISCOVERY Team, with ten years of design experience.

Zhan Daqi  | T

Previously worked in government departments with over a decade of hands-on experience in third-party testing, familiar with inspection and certification across product sectors including textiles, toys, food, and electronics.Possesses extensive professional knowledge and technical expertise.Well-versed in standards and regulations from various European and American countries, such as REACH, CPSIA, and Cal Prop 65, and can interpret the corresponding testing and certification requirements and their developments from multiple perspectives.

Integrates new technology information, organizes the development of new business, and customizes technical solutions for clients. Has served numerous well-known industry clients and international buyers. Holds a master’s degree from the Department of Chemistry at Tsinghua University, with solid foundations in chemistry, physics, mathematics, and computer science. Awarded the Tsinghua University Scholarship and first prize in the National Chemistry Competition, and has served as an authorized signatory for the company’s CMA and CNAS reports.

Zhou Juan | General Manager of Suzhou Second-level New Materials; Chairman of Shanghai Zhitao Supply Chain Management Co., Ltd.

Fang Jiayan | Marketing Director of Suzhou Second-level New Materials

Pietro Ferragina | Italian designer, Chief Operating Officer of Ysack

Pietro (Pietro Ferragina),Italian fashion designer. Born in the 1960s, he has worked in the fashion industry for nearly 30 years. He served as a senior designer at Prada, where he co-led PRADA’s menswear collection with Neil Barrett, and held positions as a collection designer and creative director at international fashion brands such as Giorgio Armani, Versace, Roberto Cavalli, and Max Mara.

. Over 20 years ago, driven by a fascination with the mysterious Eastern culture, Pietro came to China, forming an “unbreakable bond” with this Eastern nation from then on. Years later, Pietro returned to this land to continue his fashion design career in China, hoping to infuse the country’s apparel industry with his inspiration and creativity. For over a decade, he has collaborated with Chinese clothing enterprises and suppliers, designing garments for major international events such as the G20 Summit, APEC Meetings, and the Shanghai World Expo, where his creations were also exhibited.

ISPO Shanghai 2018. Will be held. from July 5–7. at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre. It is expected to welcome over 22,000 industry professionals and sports enthusiasts, gathering at a meticulously curated 38,000-square-meter sports trade platform featuring 500+ domestic and international brands and more than 30 concurrent events, showcasing four major segments: fitness, running, outdoor, and water sports, with a focus on niche areas such as women, children, and digital technology.

. ISPO Shanghai 2018 Sports Fashion Trends Forum. will bring together representatives from various sectors of the industry, including fashion design, product management, industry media, fabric suppliers, and sports enthusiasts, making it a must-attend opportunity for industry professionals to explore the latest trends in sports fashion.

. Want to lead the trend of sports fashion in China and chase the new wave of style? Scan the QR code above or click here to complete your registration.

. For more face-to-face interaction and networking opportunities, please join us. from July 5–7, 2018. at. the Shanghai New International Expo Centre.

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