May 09, 2026
Beijing Institute of Fashion Technology Presents “Cheng Xi”: 2026 Undergraduate Graduation Exhibition


ZHANGJIAWAN, China – April 25, 2026 – Following the successful opening of the 2026 Zhangjiawan Fashion Festival & BIFT Graduation Carnival, the “Cheng Xi” 2026 Undergraduate Graduation Exhibition opened on April 25 at the Tongzhou Campus of the Beijing Institute of Fashion Technology (BIFT). Themed “Cheng Xi” (literally, “a path is formed by itself,” symbolizing unique journeys of growth that naturally attract and inspire others), the exhibition features 1,103 original works by undergraduate graduates. Each piece represents a distinctive path of creativity, collectively highlighting a vibrant and diverse fashion ecosystem fostered by cross-disciplinary integration.

The exhibition covers a wide range of discipline-specific showcases, demonstrating the creative vitality and design vision of BIFT’s young designers.

00启动仪式.jpgLaunching Ceremony

ANTA | Sportswear Design: Following the Light to Distant Horizons

This collection traces the celestial light and journeys toward the boundless horizon. It anchors the path ahead with a glimmer of light and measures the world with every step, unleashing the vibrant tension of sports design and embodying the contemporary youth’s spirit of exploration, forward momentum, and relaxed, positive attitude toward life.

Structured into four series — Trace, Wander, Expand, and Explore — this collection of 122 original looks captures a flowing landscape of fashion in motion.

01-001.jpgSelected Exhibition Works of the “Trace” Series

01-002.jpgSelected Exhibition Works of the “Wander” Series

01-003.jpgSelected Exhibition Works of the “Expand” Series

01-004.jpgSelected Exhibition Works of the “Explore” Series

Women’s Wear (Avant-Garde) – Following the Light, Finding the Path through Garments

30 designers presented 90 avant-garde pieces across four chapters: Refraction, Suspension, Layered Light, and Symbiosis. The collection captures the fragments and warmth of light and shadow, presenting a dynamic dialogue between garment and light through pioneering silhouettes and innovative textiles.

02-001.jpgSelected Exhibition Works of the “Refraction” Chapter

02-002.jpgSelected Exhibition Works of the “Suspension” Chapter

02-003.jpgSelected Exhibition Works of the “Layered Light” Chapter

02-004.jpgSelected Exhibition Works of the “Symbiosis” Chapter

Women’s Wear (Ready-to-Wear) – Sensory Boundaries

Centered around four series — “Ink Sense” “Trace Perception” “Weave Boundary” and “Vision Realm” — and drawing inspiration from natural imagery, oriental aesthetics, artisan craftsmanship, and urban life, this collection transforms intangible emotions and textures into practical, wearable designs that can be both seen and felt.

03-001.jpgSelected Show Works of the “Ink Sense” Theme

03-002.jpgSelected Show Works of the “Trace Perception” Theme

03-003.jpgSelected Show Works of the “Weave Boundary” Theme

03-004.jpgSelected Show Works of the “Vision Realm” Theme

Men’s Wear – Unfinished Poem

Centered on the narrative of “continuity,” this showcase does not define an ending, but merely presents the process, leaving ample space for creation and growth. The end of the runway is not the end of the story — the graduates will carry every fragment of youth, dreams, and life forward as they continue writing their own future chapters.

04-001.jpgSelected Show Works of the “Poem Prelude” Theme

04-002.jpgSelected Show Works of the “Speed March” Theme

04-003.jpgSelected Show Works of the “Sharp Realm” Theme

04-004.jpgSelected Show Works of the “Brilliant Chapter” Theme

Knitwear – Zhi Ji (Weaving Moments)

Starting from a single loop, the collection weaves the shape of time and the warmth of emotion through stitches and creativity. Featuring four variations — Geometric Rhythm, Weight of Time, Childlike Wonder, and Reflection on Time — it presents knitwear rich in texture and humanistic warmth.

05-001.jpgSelected Works of the “Geometry” Series

05-002.jpgSelected Works of the “Dimensions” Series

05-003.jpgSelected Works of the “Plenty” Series

05-004.jpgSelected Works of the “Moments” Series

Innovation Experimental Class in Digital Fashion Design – Spring Rendezvous

Four series — “Promising Spring Mountains” “Neon Metropolis” “Symbiosis Era” and “Wilderness Resonance” — made their appearance in sequence, bridging nature and trends, culture and the future, demonstrating the infinite possibilities of digital fashion.

06-001.jpg06-002.jpg06-003.jpg06-004.jpgSelected Exhibition Works of Digital Fashion

Theater and Film Costume Design Showcase – Theater Gala

Driven by passion and sharpened by imagination, creativity is infused into every fabric and silhouette. Boldly exploring history, fantasy, and character narratives, this showcase serves both as a completed graduation statement and as a brand new starting point for young designers as they embark on the future.

07-001.jpgThemed Performance Theater Gala07-002.jpgFang Liangping: The Lantern Flower Girl

07-003.jpgHe Yi: The Emperor’s New Clothes

07-004.jpgYang Ziyi: All Things Grow

“Design for the People – Beauty without Boundaries” Outstanding Works Gala and ELLASSAY Scholarship Award Ceremony

As the closing chapter of this year’s BIFT Fashion Week, the gala presented 120 selected works by 30 outstanding graduates, embodying the core concept of “Beauty without Boundaries” and upholding the educational mission of “Design for the People”. The ELLASSAY Scholarship was awarded on site to recognize outstanding designs that balance creativity with social value, inspiring young designers to empower daily life through design and respond to the pressing questions of our time.

08-001.jpgELLASSAY Ready-to-Wear Track Gold Award – Shen Ruisi, Supermarket on Sale

08-002.jpgELLASSAY Ready-to-Wear Track Silver Award – Liu Fulin, Dust and Monuments

08-003.jpgELLASSAY Ready-to-Wear Track Bronze Award – Zhu Ziyu, In Between

08-004.jpgELLASSAY Creative Track Gold Award – Huang Lintao, TABOO

08-005.jpgELLASSAY Creative Track Silver Award – Yang Qiurong, States08-006.jpgELLASSAY Creative Track Bronze Award – Yang Muchunyu, the New Ice Age

This year’s fashion week has broken down the boundaries between art and life, campus and city, fully showcasing the institute’s fruitful achievements in talent cultivation, artistic innovation, and industry-academia integration. Moving forward, BIFT remains committed to its mission: deeply cultivating China’s outstanding traditional culture, empowering industrial development through original design, and telling China’s stories through the universal language of fashion.

歌力思合影.jpgGroup Photo of Guests, University Leaders, Teachers and Students Attending the Exhibition