Taormina, July 2025 – The 26th edition of Taomoda Week came to a close with an unforgettable evening at the Ancient Theatre of Taormina, where the TAO Awards 2025 honored excellence across fashion, entrepreneurship, journalism, music, and sustainability. Held from July 15 to 19, the event welcomed over 3,000 guests to celebrate the spirit of Made in Italy and global cultural dialogue.
Among the most significant moments of the night was the recognition of Hui Zhou Zhao, founder and creative director of HUI, who was awarded the TAO Award for Innovative Creativity in Fashion. The award celebrates her outstanding contribution to the fashion world through her distinctive East-meets-West aesthetic and her continuous efforts to foster cultural exchange through design.
Acknowledged as a key figure in promoting China Style in Italy, Zhao’s vision goes beyond fashion—she has built HUI as a platform where heritage, craftsmanship, and innovation converge, inspiring meaningful cultural conversations on an international scale.
This recognition reinforces HUI’s commitment to innovation, sustainability, and the celebration of cultural identity through contemporary design.
