The association from the Chinese region presented the craftsmanship of six companies producing the renowned fiber on September 16th at the Four Seasons Hotel.
The event, held at the doors of Milan Fashion Week Women’s Collection, could initiate new alliances between Italy and China in the fashion sector.
After the success of its debut in Milan last fall, Qinghe Cashmere returned to the Lombard capital for the opening of Milan Fashion Week Women’s Collection. The association, which brings together the most important companies producing the precious fiber from the Chinese region located southeast of Hebei Province, recognized as the “Capital of Cashmere,” showcased six brands from the district at the Four Seasons Hotel on September 16th.
The presentation revealed the talents of E-San, Langkun, Xinhua, Hongtai, Huangtaiji, and Zhonghui, with a total of 18 looks that combined tradition and innovation, celebrating the craftsmanship and style of oriental manufacturing.
Barbara Mazzali, Councilor for Fashion, Tourism, Territorial Marketing, and Major Events for the Lombardy Region, attended the evening and stated: “Milan is ready to once again become the center of the Mode world, and I am happy to represent the Lombardy Region on such a special occasion, dedicated to the excellence of cashmere, a material that embodies luxury, refinement, and timeless elegance. Today, we also celebrate an important meeting: that between Lombardy and Qinghe, a Chinese region known for the extraordinary quality of its cashmere. The centuries-old tradition of Qinghe in processing this precious fiber marries with our artisanal expertise, creating a strong and deep bond based on quality and excellence.”
The event highlighted the most promising names from the region, which boasts a cutting-edge industrial chain at every stage, from the collection of raw cashmere, through carding, spinning, and finishing, to the production of high-end garments. Furthermore, it could strengthen strategic relations between Italy and China and initiate new alliances for the fashion sector, especially after the signing of the Silk Road agreement.
E-San
Minimalist design, sustainable approach, and luxurious, contemporary appeal. E-San represents one of Qinghe’s most innovative labels, reinterpreting the preciousness of cashmere and knitting techniques with an innovative hand. Its versatile style stands out for its sustainable principles and the use of natural materials, cocoon fit, and vibrant tones. It is dedicated to a classy woman who loves to assert her individuality. The comfortable and durable clothes are characterized by simple designs and high-quality materials, encouraging the customer to reconnect with the spirit and beauty of everyday life.
Xinhua
Xinhua conveys the culture of cashmere, blending the history of fiber craftsmanship with a research-driven aesthetic. Through its language, the prêt-à-porter brand seeks to communicate the importance of love for life, tied to the concept of inner authenticity. The brand is part of Hebei Xinhua Cashmere Products Co. Ltd, founded in 1999. It offers integrated services for cashmere products, including carding, dyeing, weaving, and knitting, and has an annual production capacity of 240 tons of yarns sold in 20 countries, including the United States, Japan, Italy, the United Kingdom, Switzerland, and over 20 Chinese provinces.
Hongtai
With over 30 years of experience in cashmere production, Hongtai promotes the world of cashmere, exploring the innate potential of this material. The group, born from a Sino-German joint venture, now has five subsidiaries and a unique supply chain worldwide, with breeding farms and factories for spinning, dyeing, and knitting. Its products are sold through an extensive global network that includes Canada, Switzerland, Norway, Austria, and Germany.
Langkun
Langkun Group was founded in 2003, with headquarters in Pudong, Shanghai. Over nearly two decades of rapid growth, it has progressively evolved from yarn trading into an enterprise that encompasses the entire industrial chain of eco-friendly and recycled cashmere products, with combing, spinning, dyeing, and knitting factories. The company has subsidiaries in Japan, Tokyo, the United States, New York, and France, Paris, as well as a pastoral area in Erlang Mountain, Mongolia. In recent years, the group’s exports have seen rapid growth, with an annual volume exceeding one million pieces.
Huangtaiji
Born from 25 years of experience in the knitwear sector by its founder Qiu Ruidong, Huangtaiji is a symbol of quality and innovation. The brand, which regularly participates in the China International Clothing Fair (CHIC), selects only the finest pure wool containing fine fibers for the creation of sheep down jackets. Its production areas, covering 5,000 square meters, are located in Tongxiang, Zhejiang Province, and Qinghe in Hebei Province.
Zhonghui
Zhonghui is part of Hebei Center Textile Co-Ltd, specializing in the production and marketing of various types of cashmere products. The group produces between 350 and 450 tons of the precious fiber for a pool of companies. The knitwear textile center has 60 machines, creating 200,000 cashmere or cashmere-blend sweaters annually. Over 80% of the products are destined for export, with the main markets being France, Germany, Italy, and the United States.
