In the context of globalization, Oriental fashion is gradually showcasing its unique charm and influence. On July 18, 2024, Raffles Design Institute of Singapore, in collaboration with the Oriental Elegance Research Institute, co-hosted a fashion event in Singapore: the Oriental Elegance Fashion Summit. This summit was not only an exchange of academia and practice but also a deep integration of Oriental aesthetics and modern fashion. Elite designers, scholars, and industry leaders from the fashion world gathered together to explore the future development of Oriental fashion.

The purpose of the Oriental Elegance Fashion Summit is to inspire more young designers to pursue Oriental fashion and to promote the inheritance and innovation of Oriental fashion culture. The summit covered a wide range of topics, including design concepts, brand strategies, and the transformation of the fashion industry. It not only invited well-known figures in the industry to give keynote speeches but also included discussion and case-sharing sessions, providing participants with a comprehensive platform to understand the current state and future trends of Oriental fashion.

The guests attending the Oriental Elegance Fashion Summit included Mr. Giuseppe (Joe) Spinelli, the President of Raffles Design Institute of Singapore; Ms. Regina Fang, the founder and Chief Designer of the NEWFOUND brand; Professor Wang Xiangsheng, the President of the Oriental Elegance Research Institute; and 'Mr. Daxiong,' the Executive President of the Oriental Elegance Research Institute and the founder of the Zero-Commerce Integration concept.

Mr. Giuseppe (Joe) Spinelli, the President of Raffles Design Institute of Singapore, shared his insights into the spirit of design education and the potential and future trends of Oriental elegant fashion design. In the face of the ever-changing fashion industry, continuous thinking and exploration are necessary. In the future, the fashion industry will place greater emphasis on personalization and sustainability. It is hoped that through this Oriental Elegance Fashion Summit, more innovative thinking can be inspired to drive the fashion industry towards a more environmentally friendly and human-centered direction.

Ms. Regina Fang, the founder and Chief Designer of the NEWFOUND brand, delivered a fascinating speech on the modern interpretation of Oriental fashion, based on her profound understanding and innovative practice of Oriental fashion. She emphasized the importance of Oriental elements in modern design and demonstrated how to combine these elements with modern fashion design to create fashion works that are both elegant in the Oriental style and modern in feel.

Professor Wang Xiangsheng, the President of the Oriental Elegance Research Institute, brought forward-looking insights into the development of the design industry with his in-depth research on brand strategy upgrades and digital transformation of the fashion industry. His speech not only added academic depth to the summit but also provided guidance for the transformation of the fashion industry.

'Mr. Daxiong,' the Executive President of the Oriental Elegance Research Institute and the founder of the Zero-Commerce Integration concept, shared valuable experience in brand visual upgrades and visual marketing strategies, based on his rich practical experience and solid theoretical foundation. His case analysis provided practical references for participants.

With the successful conclusion of the Oriental Elegance Fashion Summit, participants gained a clearer understanding of the future development of Oriental fashion. It not only provided new ideas for the inheritance and innovation of Oriental fashion but also offered valuable experience for the transformation and development of the fashion industry. We believe that through continuous exploration and innovation, Oriental fashion will shine more brightly on the global fashion stage.

The Oriental Elegance Research Institute is committed to exploring, inheriting, promoting, and innovating the treasures of Oriental culture. Through in-depth research and interdisciplinary cooperation, it aims to inherit and innovate the elegance of the Orient. Raffles Design Institute of Singapore, as one of the colleges of Raffles Higher Education, has trained many outstanding designers with its excellent design education and practice. The collaboration between the two not only supports the development of Oriental fashion but also sets a new example for fashion education and practice.