Global Fashion Summit’s Shanghai Gala, presented by Global Fashion Agenda (GFA) and China mind Next on 7 November, brought together local and international fashion leaders during the China International Import Expo. Hosted at The St. Regis Shanghai Jingan, the event focused on the theme, ‘Unlocking the Next Level,’ building on insights from the Copenhagen edition held in May. By staging this summit in Shanghai, a city known for blending tradition with cutting-edge trends, GFA aimed to foster cross-border collaboration and inspire sustainable practices worldwide.

The evening included keynote speeches from representatives of brands such as Coach, H&M Group, Piaget China, Decor Global, and Target. Topics like ‘Circularity at Scale,’‘Shaping Sustainable Retail,’ and ‘Ambition to Action’ highlighted the industry’s efforts to adopt eco-friendly initiatives across the fashion value chain.

A major announcement of the event was the release of The GFA Monitor 2024, an essential guide for industry leaders on advancing sustainability and achieving net positive impact. This report, launched ahead of COP29, offers a streamlined update on the industry's achievements and persisting challenges.

Federica Marchionni, CEO of GFA, emphasized the importance of converting sustainability goals into tangible actions. Lynn Fu, CEO of China mind Next, noted China’s role as a leading apparel consumer, adding that collaboration between Chinese and international brands is pivotal for industry-wide sustainable transformation.

Additionally, GFA announced ticket sales for the upcoming Global Fashion Summit: Copenhagen Edition 2025, themed ‘Barriers and Bridges,’ scheduled for 3-5 June, which will continue the conversation on overcoming obstacles to sustainability.