Lv Xiaolei
Secretary General, Shanghai Fashion Week Organizing Committee and Executive Vice Chairman, Shanghai Fashion Designers Association
The textile and retail industry veteran helped turn Shanghai Fashion Week into China’s most influential B2B fashion event.
Lv Xiaolei, commonly known as Madame Lu, is responsible for Shanghai Fashion Week’s early rise and its reputation as China’s unrivalled industry event. In helping it outcompete similar events from other major Chinese cities, she positioned Shanghai as a global fashion capital. Under her leadership, fashion week has attracted numerous high-profile retailers, press and exhibitors. Leveraging her vast network of industry leaders and influential figures, Lv built Shanghai Fashion Week into a multi-dimensional event featuring both runway and trade shows, as well as industry forums.
During her tenure and under the Shanghai Fashion Week umbrella, Lv created the Mode Shanghai Fashion Trade Show — the first of its kind in the country. In 2016, she initiated the Labelhood project, a showcase dedicated to China’s young designers. She served as the general manager of Shanghai International Fashion Centre and as the secretary general of the Shanghai Fashion Week Organizing Committee. Prior to her role at fashion week, Lv worked in the textile and apparel retail sectors.
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In Shanghai, Fresh Energy Despite the Downturn
From Samuel Guì Yang to Ao Yes, Shanghai Fashion Week’s best shows were those with a modern take on Chinese dressing, reports Angelo Flaccavento.
In Shanghai, Fresh Energy Despite the Downturn
From Samuel Guì Yang to Ao Yes, Shanghai Fashion Week’s best shows were those with a modern take on Chinese dressing, reports Angelo Flaccavento.
The Future of Asia’s Fashion Weeks
As Shanghai Fashion Week returns to business as usual, organisers and retailers in Tokyo and Seoul are turning their focus to homegrown talent.
The Future of Asia’s Fashion Weeks
As Shanghai Fashion Week returns to business as usual, organisers and retailers in Tokyo and Seoul are turning their focus to homegrown talent.
Now Is the Time for Virtual Showrooms to Shine. Will They?
Trade shows and showrooms in China were quick to trial digital platforms after the coronavirus forced the country into lockdown. Will Shanghai’s wholesale experiment be a viable model for the rest of us?
Now Is the Time for Virtual Showrooms to Shine. Will They?
Trade shows and showrooms in China were quick to trial digital platforms after the coronavirus forced the country into lockdown. Will Shanghai’s wholesale experiment be a viable model for the rest of us?
Shanghai Fashion Week Postponed Due to Coronavirus
China Fashion Week in Beijing, though yet to confirm its change of plans, is expected to follow suit.
Shanghai Fashion Week Postponed Due to Coronavirus
China Fashion Week in Beijing, though yet to confirm its change of plans, is expected to follow suit.
Sustainability Finally Takes Centre Stage in Shanghai
Shan Future Forum is driving the sustainability agenda in Shanghai alongside initiatives from Stella McCartney, Kering and Prada. But will China’s big industry players follow suit and take meaningful action in luxury’s biggest market?
Sustainability Finally Takes Centre Stage in Shanghai
Shan Future Forum is driving the sustainability agenda in Shanghai alongside initiatives from Stella McCartney, Kering and Prada. But will China’s big industry players follow suit and take meaningful action in luxury’s biggest market?
Caroline Hu Wins Inaugural $100,000 BoF China Prize
The New York-based Chinese fashion designer and self-described ‘daily couturier’ was praised by jury members for her outstanding artistry and entrepreneurial potential.
Caroline Hu Wins Inaugural $100,000 BoF China Prize
The New York-based Chinese fashion designer and self-described ‘daily couturier’ was praised by jury members for her outstanding artistry and entrepreneurial potential.
Who's Who Behind the Scenes at Shanghai Fashion Week
With its growing network of trade shows, showrooms and B2B events, China’s leading fashion week has produced an influential group of power brokers at the ready-to-wear event. Read China Decoded to make sense of the market.
Who's Who Behind the Scenes at Shanghai Fashion Week
With its growing network of trade shows, showrooms and B2B events, China’s leading fashion week has produced an influential group of power brokers at the ready-to-wear event. Read China Decoded to make sense of the market.
Finalists Revealed for $100,000 BoF China Prize
Six designer finalists will compete next month during Shanghai Fashion Week, with the winner gaining a cash prize of $100,000, BoF community mentorship and a show at London Fashion Week in September.
Finalists Revealed for $100,000 BoF China Prize
Six designer finalists will compete next month during Shanghai Fashion Week, with the winner gaining a cash prize of $100,000, BoF community mentorship and a show at London Fashion Week in September.
Sustainable Fashion Hubs Rise in Hong Kong and Taipei
Armed with ground-breaking technology and valuable manufacturing knowhow, two Asian cities are positioning themselves as sustainable fashion hubs of the future. Read China Decoded to make sense of the market.
Sustainable Fashion Hubs Rise in Hong Kong and Taipei
Armed with ground-breaking technology and valuable manufacturing knowhow, two Asian cities are positioning themselves as sustainable fashion hubs of the future. Read China Decoded to make sense of the market.
Victoria Beckham, Pierre-Yves Roussel and Edison Chen Join Jury for BoF China Prize
Chinese nationals with a ready-to-wear business will compete for the attention of jury members Pierre-Yves Roussel, Tim Blanks, Uma Wang and Victoria Beckham among others to win the first global fashion award dedicated to emerging Chinese design talent.
Victoria Beckham, Pierre-Yves Roussel and Edison Chen Join Jury for BoF China Prize
Chinese nationals with a ready-to-wear business will compete for the attention of jury members Pierre-Yves Roussel, Tim Blanks, Uma Wang and Victoria Beckham among others to win the first global fashion award dedicated to emerging Chinese design talent.
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