Italian fashion industry representatives visit E-Fashion Town in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province on June 24. [Photo/zjol.com.cn]

Over the years, E-Fashion Town has been stepping up efforts to raise its international profile and has deepened cooperation and exchange with South Korea, Thailand, Canada and other European countries.

As a hub of internet economy, Hangzhou enjoys a competitive edge in digital economy and new retail, said a local official, adding that Yuhang, the birthplace of Hangzhou female wear, not only boasts a mature clothing industry supply chain, but also a group of top-notch technology talents.

Official statistics reveal that the town has welcomed over 28,000 visitors from 50 countries and regions across the world over the past four years, including the United States, France, Italy, Canada, South Korea, Mexico, and South Africa.

A model presents a creation at a collaborative fashion show during the China Fashion Conference held in Yuhang district of Hangzhou, capital of East China's Zhejiang province, on June 28, 2018. [Photo/zjol.com.cn]