The event, held just before Milan Fashion Week Women's Collection, has initiated new alliances between Italy and China in the fashion area.
Credits: Marco Lorè
After the success of its Milan debut last fall, Qinghe Cashmere returns to the Lombard capital to mark the opening of Milan Fashion Week Women’s Collection.
The association, which brings together the most important producers of this precious fiber from the Chinese region located southeast of Hebei Province—long recognized as the Cashmere Capital—showcased six brands from the district at the Four Seasons Hotel Milano on September 16.
The presentation, scheduled for 6:00 PM, revealed the talents of E-San, Langkun, Xinhua, Hongtai, Huangtaiji, and Zhonghui, featuring a total of 18 looks that merge tradition with innovation, celebrating the art and style of Eastern craftsmanship.
The event highlighted the most promising names from the region, known for having a cutting-edge industrial supply chain in every phase—from raw cashmere collection, combing, and spinning to producing high-end garments.
More importantly, this showcase will strengthen strategic ties between Italy and China and foster new alliances within the fashion area, especially in light of the Silk Road agreement.
Credits: Marco Lorè
E-San
With its minimalist design, sustainable approach, and luxurious yet contemporary appeal, E-San is one of the most innovative labels from Qinghe.
The brand reinterprets the richness of cashmere and the art of knitting with a modern touch.
Its versatile style is marked by sustainable principles, the use of natural materials, cocoon-like fits, and vibrant colors, catering to a sophisticated woman who loves to assert her individuality.
The comfortable, long-lasting garments feature simple designs and high-quality materials, encouraging customers to reconnect with the spirit and beauty of everyday life.
Xinhua
Xinhua preserves the tradition of cashmere while blending the history of this noble fiber with a cutting-edge aesthetic.
Through its unique language, this ready-to-wear brand seeks to communicate the importance of a love for life, tying it to the concept of inner authenticity.
The brand is part of Hebei Xinhua Cashmere Products Co. Ltd, founded in 1999.
The company offers integrated services for cashmere products, including carding, dyeing, weaving, and knitting, with an annual production capacity of 240 tons of yarn sold in 20 countries, including the U.S., Japan, Italy, the U.K., Switzerland, and over 20 Chinese provinces.
Hongtai
With over 30 years of experience in cashmere production, Hongtai promotes the cashmere industry by exploring the material's innate potential.
Originating from a Sino-German joint venture, the company now operates five subsidiaries and a unique global supply chain, including farms and factories dedicated to spinning, dyeing, and knitting.
Its products are sold through a vast international network, including markets in Canada, Switzerland, Norway, Austria, and Germany.
Langkun
Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Pudong, Shanghai, the Langkun Group has steadily evolved over two decades from a yarn trading company to a full-fledged enterprise.
It now covers the entire industrial chain of eco-friendly and recycled cashmere products, with facilities for combing, spinning, dyeing, and knitting.
The company has subsidiaries in Tokyo, New York, and Paris, as well as pastoral land on Erlang Mountain in Mongolia.
In recent years, the group’s export volume has grown significantly, with annual sales exceeding one million pieces.
Huangtaiji
With 25 years of experience in knitwear, Huangtaiji, founded by Qiu Ruidong, is synonymous with quality and innovation.
The brand, a regular participant at the China International Clothing Fair (CHIC), selects only the finest pure wool fibers for its signature lamb's wool coats.
Its production facilities, spanning 5,000 square meters, are located in Tongxiang, Zhejiang Province, and Qinghe, Hebei Province.
Zhonghui
Part of Hebei Center Textile Co. Ltd, Zhonghui specializes in the production and marketing of various cashmere products. The group produces between 350 and 450 tons of premium fiber annually for a wide range of companies.
The knitwear production center houses 60 machines and manufactures around 200,000 cashmere or cashmere-blend sweaters each year.
Over 80% of its products are exported, with primary markets in France, Germany, Italy, and the United States.
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