Prof. You Zou
Vice President of Beijing Institute of Fashion Technology, China
Professor You Zou is the Vice President of Beijing Institute of Fashion Technology, a doctoral supervisor, and Vice Chairman of the China Fashion Designers Association. A prominent figure in China’s fashion industry, he has served as chief designer for landmark national events, including the 70th Anniversary of the Founding of the People’s Republic of China, the 100th Anniversary of the Communist Party of China, and the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games. His creative leadership has earned numerous honors, such as the Beijing Fashion Week Forbidden City Design Award and recognition as one of the “Top Ten Fashion Designers in China”.
Professor Zou has presented nearly 20 personal collections at China Fashion Week, authored influential books, and developed national-level open courses on ethnic costume design. His research spans national costume culture, design innovation, and the role of fashion in shaping cultural identity, with major projects supported by the National Social Science Fund and the Beijing Social Science Fund.
