SFT held its “MA Graduate Fashion Show” on 1 April at the 800SHOW Creative Park in Shanghai. Themed “Unbroken Thread”, the show featured design collections that blend diverse aesthetics and emerging fashion technologies. Making its debut as part of the official Shanghai Fashion Week programme, the Show attracted over 300 industry experts, as well as members of the press and public from the Chinese Mainland, Hong Kong and around the globe.
The theme, “Unbroken Thread”, drew upon the ancient belief that an invisible and infrangible thread connects those who are destined to meet, transcending the limitations of time, space and the physical world. Thirteen graduating students from the Master of Arts (MA) in Fashion and Textile Design presented a diverse collection of ingenious works, through which they revealed the unbroken bonds that have connected and guided them throughout their life journey. Their showcase also served as a nexus, inviting the audience to immerse themselves in the shared space connected by the same thread.
With diversity and inclusion taking centre stage this year, students were encouraged to think beyond conventional industry standards and embrace broader representations of beauty. A highlight of the evening was a dedicated plus-size collection by graduate Coco Yang Ke, who boldly challenges the fashion industry’s longstanding size boundaries and celebrates body positivity in her designs. Through bold silhouettes and meticulous tailoring, Coco’s work demonstrated that innovative, sophisticated design is for everyone, regardless of body size, conveying a powerful vision where style knows no size.
In addition to their distinctive design concepts, students also demonstrated a strong commitment to sustainability and technological innovation throughout the design process. Three-dimensional design software CLO3D and Blender were widely used by students to minimise material consumption during production and improve the sustainability of their designs.
Programme leader Mr Ryan Scott Houlton, Lecturer of SFT, remarked, “Our programme aims to nurture future industry mavericks who are innovative and have a distinct point of view, and to equip students with comprehensive skillsets that bridge creative expression with traditional craftsmanship and cutting-edge digital technologies. The Show’s debut at Shanghai Fashion Week marks an important milestone, providing our graduates with an impactful international platform upon which to shine. I look forward to seeing these talented and ambitious young designers fully demonstrate their creative potential and become a new driving force in the global fashion industry.”
The one-year MA in Fashion and Textile Design programme is committed to nurturing the next generation of fashion talents in the Asia Pacific region and beyond. The programme covers design practice, technology and theory, and establishes close collaborations with internationally renowned brands. These partnerships provide students with real-world experience that complements their academic development. In the upcoming academic year, the programme will launch a new Digital Fashion pathway, offering students the opportunities to master 3D design, virtual prototyping and technological craftsmanship.
Online coverage: Wen Wei Po (8 Apr 2026)
