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CHIC Shanghai March 2020 postponed

In order to effectively protect the health of exhibitors, trade visitors, staff and the public and to ensure an efficient trade fair for all participants, the date of the CHIC, China International Fashion Fair, originally planned from March 11 to 13, 2020, has been postponed.

CHIC Organizing Committee apologizes for any inconvenience. At the same time, all activities will be continued so as not to impair the successful execution of the postponed event.


CHIC Organizing Committee will actively respond to the development of the epidemic situation and negotiate with the relevant authorities to set a new extension period. As soon as this has been determined, CHIC Organizing Committee will publish the new date for the event.

CHIC Organizing Committee thanks all participants for their continuous support of the fair for 28 years and wish everyone the best of health!



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