On March 18, 2026, the Preliminary Round of the 29th (2026) GLM Award Leather, Fur and Fashion Clothing Design Competition, hosted by the China Leather Industry Association (CLIA), was held in Haining, Zhejiang Province.

With the theme of “The New Order,” this year’s competition featured five sub-themes: “A New Chapter of Nature,” “The Post-Algorithm Era,” “Sensory Revival,” “Declaration of De-ordering,” and “Beneath the Glitter.”

According to reports, since its launch in November 2025, the competition has received an impressive 1,159 entries from 102 institutions, including Jiangxi Institute of Fashion Technology, with 25 designs entered the finals.