HEFANG × Central Saint Martins

Bridging Heritage and Innovation to Advance Jewelry’s Future

In 2025, HEFANG partnered with Central Saint Martins, a renowned global leader in art and design education, introducing the HEFANG Award Collaboration Project.

Sun Hefang, founder of HEFANG Jewelry, graduated from BA (Hons) Jewellery Design in Central Saint Martins in 2009. She holds the distinction of being the first Chinese designer to win the prestigious “Bright Young Gems” Gold Award. Invited back to her alma mater, Sun fulfilled a personal dream by establishing a meaningful partnership through her own jewelry brand, further deepening her connection with Central Saint Martins.

Central Saint Martins has earned worldwide recognition for nurturing groundbreaking talent like Alexander McQueen, John Galliano, and Kim Jones, whose innovative designs have shaped and redefined the fashion industry. This partnership embodies HEFANG’s dedication to creativity, cultural integration, and educational excellence.

HEFANG Award Collaboration Project

In February, Sun Hefang returned to Central Saint Martins as an honored alumni to deliver a speech announcing the launch of HEFANG Award Collaboration Project.The project, themed around "Cutlery" and "London," is designed to empower emerging designers by guiding them from initial creative inspiration to commercial execution. It aims to introduce diverse international perspectives into HEFANG’s collections, foster cross-cultural collaboration, and promote sustainable innovation.

The HEFANG Award 2025 actively supports diverse international talent, nurturing the next generation of jewelry designers and guiding the global fashion industry toward greater diversity and sustainability.

Founder’s Empowering Talk

“ Dream big, stay grounded. ”

During her engaging talk at CSM, Sun Hefang shared valuable insights from her journey with HEFANG Jewelry, providing heartfelt and practical advice to aspiring designers:

• Explore as many things as possible.
• Build connections and friendships.
• Don't be afraid to walk into Hermès. Even if you can't afford it, observe and learn.
• A designer must always be learning
• Take action immediately
  
  

HEFANG's Tea Time Collection Joins CSM Museum’s Permanent Archive 

“ It's like a dream come true ”

HEFANG achieved a significant milestone when its iconic Tea Time Collection was permanently acquired by the Central Saint Martins Museum. First introduced in 2014, this collection transforms traditional jewelry design by integrating dining motifs and everyday tableware, elevating ordinary moments into celebrations of beauty and sophistication.

This recognition by the CSM Museum underscores HEFANG’s role in redefining jewelry through cultural dialogue. The CSM Museum Collection celebrates narratives that bridge heritage and modernity, inviting global audiences to engage with transformative design. HEFANG’s inclusion reflects the rising influence of Chinese designers in shaping these conversations while reinforcing the brand’s position at the forefront of international jewelry artistry.

The HEFANG x Central Saint Martins partnership enhances opportunities for emerging designers, fostering a vibrant atmosphere of innovation, and creative excellence in jewelry. This collaboration solidifies HEFANG’s global leadership, showcasing its commitment to artistic evolution and design-forward thinking.

HEFANG continues to pioneer innovation, mentoring emerging talent, and contributing to the growth of China’s fashion jewelry industry, creating a lasting legacy of timeless elegance and artistry.