Jewelry exhibition shines at festival opening

More than 200 exquisite pieces, the work of artists from 13 countries and regions, were on display at the opening of the 19th Science Art Fashion Festival at the Beijing Institute of Fashion Technology on Oct 14. The 2023 Beijing International Jewelry Art Exhibition was part of the festival's opening ceremony.

"The festival is a unique academic and cultural brand event for our institute," said Jia Ronglin, dean of the Beijing Institute of Fashion Technology, during the opening ceremony. "Since its inception in 2003, we have successfully hosted this festival  18 times. It serves as an important platform for showcasing our educational achievements, fostering an academic atmosphere, and building a distinctive campus culture. It is acclaimed as the most beautiful cultural brand of the Beijing Institute of Fashion Technology."

This event highlighted the fusion of fashion and technology, engaging in creative explorations in the realms of intelligent technology and artistic innovation. It actively established a fashionable communication platform intertwined with technological innovation and cultural integration.

At the exhibition, the Jewelry Design Global Competition, themed on "Future" for this edition, and its award ceremony were also held. The competition is an annual key event hosted by the International Jewellery College Association.

The judging panel based their selections on the avant-garde nature of the concepts, visual innovation, and craftsmanship completeness. Discussions and evaluations revolved around future value, social value, and market application. They selected the winning pieces that stood out in these aspects, hailing the innovative spirit and forward-thinking approach in jewelry design.

This year's festival showcased a plethora of original design works and designer brands in clothing, fashion accessories, bags, decorations, and arts and crafts, providing a broad platform for university students to display their creativity and embark on innovative entrepreneurial ventures, according to the organizers.

This festival, centered around the theme of "Fashion Plus Technology", maintained a strong academic character, featuring more than 30 activities across various segments, including shows, exhibitions, symposiums, competitions, fairs and salons.