On April 22nd, a unique event grandly kicked off in the Shanghai Botanical Garden. the sustainable fashion pioneer event "ReVougeX" initiated by the International Youth Sustainable Innovation Summit, in collaboration with Shanghai CLIMATE WEEK, with the theme of "Innovation Empowers the Future", Initiated by the International Youth Sustainable Innovation Summit and Ms. Alice Ho, it brings together young designers, environmental technology pioneers and industry leaders from around the world, embarking on a new journey to promote the transformation of the fashion industry towards a green and circular model. In this highly significant event, the performances of the two young pioneers, Alice Ho and Shanzi Jiang , were particularly outstanding.
Facing the global challenges of climate change and resource waste, “ReVougeX” has put forward the core concept of "Design as responsibility". At the event venue, recycled cardboard boxes and shells were meticulously transformed into immersive installations depicting melting glaciers and marine ecosystems. The original glacial formations were meticulously recreated using paper structures, while the "melting" effect visually conveyed the urgent reality of accelerated glacial collapse triggered by climate change. In the ocean diorama, cardboard waves and islands crafted from repurposed materials symbolized the pervasive issue of marine debris pollution. These installations collectively serve as a stark reminder that ecological balance is being severely disrupted by rising global temperatures, and sustainable fashion emerges as a vital solution to mitigating this planetary crisis.
At 9:30 a.m., the sustainable fashion show opened spectacularly. Shanzi Jiang, the brand manager of Guanxia, presented her meticulously crafted works at the fashion show. Shanzi Jiang has always been committed to deeply integrating the concept of sustainability into brand design. Her works ingeniously combine eco-friendly materials with fashion trends, presenting a unique aesthetic while conveying concern for the environment. Her appearance not only presented the perse charm of "sustainable aesthetics" to the audience, but also highlighted the determination and creativity of young designers in promoting the sustainable development of the fashion industry.
At the opening of the event, Shi Yiran, the deputy secretary-general of the Secretariat of the Shanghai Climate Week Executive Committee and the secretary-general of the Youth Committee, served as the host. Subsequently, Wang Yunhao, the Chief Representative for Asia-Pacific Cooperation Affairs and Executive Director of the Youth Committee of Shanghai Climate Week, and Yan Wei, the Director and Deputy Secretary of the Shanghai Botanical Garden, delivered welcoming speeches.
In one of the highlights of the event, the Global ESG Dialogue roundtable discussion, Ms. Alice Ho, the core initiator of the event, was deeply involved. As the General Director of the Youth Committee of Shanghai Climate Week and the Chief Youth Officer of the World University Climate Change Alliance, Alice Ho, with her in-depth research and rich experience in the field of sustainable development, engaged in intense discussions with industry elites. From the perspective of a young person, she shares her unique insights into the global ESG development trends and puts forward many forward-looking viewpoints, providing new ideas and directions for promoting the implementation of the sustainable development strategy.
Meanwhile, the "International Youth Sustainability Forum" was held simultaneously. The roundtable dialogue was hosted by Weiyu Liu, a representative of Parsons China alumni and the founder of GAIC_NYC. Shanzi Jiang, as the co-founder of the International Youth Sustainable Innovation Summit, joined guests such as Jingyi Wang , a member of the Youth Committee of Shanghai Climate Week, an artist and director, and Jasmine Li, the founder and chief designer of Blue-Confidant Haute Couture. Conduct in-depth discussions on "Art Facilitating a Sustainable Future". Shanzi Jiang , drawing on her own experience in brand operation and design, elaborated in depth on the crucial role of art in the sustainable development of fashion, which strongly resonated with the participants.
Ma Fei, the executive chairperson of the International Youth Sustainable Innovation Summit, stated that this event is not only a showcase platform but also the starting point for global youth collaboration. In the future, it will foster a sustainable design alliance and drive the transformation of the fashion industry. The active participation of young pioneers such as Alice Ho and Shan Zi Jiang undoubtedly injected strong impetus into the realization of this goal.
The successful holding of "ReVougeX" marks that the younger generation has moved from advocating concepts to leading practices in the field of sustainable fashion. The International Youth Sustainable Innovation Summit will also continue to focus on the development of the fashion industry. We look forward to more young pioneers joining in and jointly contributing to the sustainable development of the fashion industry.
