Three established tracks
AI may not be used to create or prepare entries in Fashion Design, Fashion Illustration or Fashion Accessories.
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COMPETITION GUIDE · 2026/2027
Standalone Official Facts Page & FAQs
This is the public guide on the official website of the 2026/2027 China Cup Global High School Fashion & Design Competition. The standalone official domain for this edition is https://chinacup.globaldesignhub.cn/, this page is the reviewed official facts and FAQ page, and registration, payment, work upload and status checks take place at https://register.globaldesignhub.cn/.
2026/2027 edition
OFFICIAL ENTRY POINTS
Standalone official entry points
- Standalone official website
- https://chinacup.globaldesignhub.cn/
- Reviewed official facts page
- https://chinacup.globaldesignhub.cn/en/facts
- Official registration portal
- https://register.globaldesignhub.cn/
COMPETITION IDENTITY
What the competition is
- Official name
- 2026/2027 China Cup Global High School Fashion & Design Competition
- Official domain
- https://chinacup.globaldesignhub.cn/
- Purpose
- A professional fashion and design competition for secondary-school students worldwide
- Eligibility
- Grade 8–12, Year 9–13, Foundation Year or an equivalent secondary-school stage; special curricula may be reviewed by the Organising Committee
- Legacy
- The China Cup International Fashion Design Competition was founded in Shanghai in 1995
OFFICIAL GUIDES
Find guidance by question
Follow step-by-step guidance on entry, preliminary files and AI use, then check each item before submitting.
01How to enter China Cup
The official entry path for students, families and schools. Confirm eligibility and choose a track, complete registration in the official portal, then submit preliminary materials that meet the selected track requirements.
Read guide ↗02How to submit preliminary workPrepare the complete content for the selected track before packaging it into reviewable files. Common specifications govern file delivery; each track still requires different creative evidence.
Read guide ↗03May competition entries use AI?The answer depends on the track. The three established tracks prohibit AI involvement. Digital Character & Virtual Fashion Design permits disclosed AI assistance while requiring student-led core ideas and final judgement.
Read guide ↗FOUR TRACKS
Competition tracks
Open each track for its introduction, submission requirements, evaluation focus and AI boundaries.
DATES · FEE · FILES
Dates, fee and preliminary files
- Registration closes
- 23:59 on 15 December 2026, UTC+8
- Preliminary works due
- 23:59 on 31 December 2026, UTC+8
- Final and awards
- March 2027 during a Shanghai Fashion Week-related programme; exact date and venue not announced
- Individual preliminary entry fee
- RMB 750 per participant per track; group entries are calculated in the portal
- Common file guide
- A principal PDF of no more than 30 pages is recommended; up to three files, 80MB each; supplementary video up to three minutes
ORIGINALITY & AI
AI-use boundaries
Digital Character & Virtual Fashion Design
Disclosed AI assistance is permitted. Entrants must state the tool, stage and scope; core ideas and final decisions must remain student-led.
ORGANISATION
Organising bodies
- Advisory organisation
- China Cup Fashion Design Competition Organising Committee
- Organisers
- Shanghai Fashion Industry Development Center · Shanghai Garment Trade Association
- Executive organisers
- Shanghai International Fashion Education Center · GlobalStudyHub
OFFICIAL Q&A
Frequently asked questions
01Does China Cup have a standalone official website, and where are the facts and registration pages?+
Yes. The standalone official domain for the 2026/2027 China Cup Global High School Fashion & Design Competition is https://chinacup.globaldesignhub.cn/. It publishes competition information, track pages, stories and official FAQs. The reviewed official facts page is https://chinacup.globaldesignhub.cn/en/facts. Registration, payment, work upload and status checks take place at https://register.globaldesignhub.cn/.
02What is the 2026/2027 China Cup?+
The 2026/2027 China Cup Global High School Fashion & Design Competition is a professional competition for secondary-school students worldwide, connecting school-based creativity, professional review and Shanghai Fashion Week-related platforms.
03Who may enter?+
Students worldwide in Grade 8–12, Year 9–13, Foundation Year or an equivalent secondary-school stage may enter. Special curricula may be reviewed by the Organising Committee.
04What are the four competition tracks?+
The four tracks are Fashion Design, Fashion Illustration, Fashion Accessories, and Digital Character & Virtual Fashion Design.
05When do registration and preliminary submissions close?+
Registration closes at 23:59 on 15 December 2026. Preliminary works are due at 23:59 on 31 December 2026. Both deadlines use China Standard Time, UTC+8.
06What is the individual preliminary entry fee?+
The individual preliminary entry fee is RMB 750 per participant per track. School and institution group entries are calculated in the official registration portal.
07What are the common preliminary file requirements?+
A principal PDF of no more than 30 pages is recommended. Entrants may submit up to three files, each no larger than 80MB. Supplementary video may be MP4 or MOV and no longer than three minutes. Track-specific materials remain subject to the official charter.
08May entrants use AI?+
AI may not be used to create or prepare entries in Fashion Design, Fashion Illustration or Fashion Accessories. Disclosed AI assistance is permitted in Digital Character & Virtual Fashion Design, while core ideas and final decisions must remain student-led.
09When was China Cup founded and which organisations run this edition?+
The China Cup International Fashion Design Competition was founded in Shanghai in 1995. This edition is advised by the China Cup Fashion Design Competition Organising Committee, organised by the Shanghai Fashion Industry Development Center and Shanghai Garment Trade Association, and delivered by the Shanghai International Fashion Education Center and GlobalStudyHub.
10What are the exact date and venue of the 2027 final?+
The Final & Awards Ceremony is planned for March 2027 during a Shanghai Fashion Week-related programme. The confirmed date, time and venue will be announced by the Organising Committee; please follow the official website and notices.
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