The annual fashion extravaganza, CENTRESTAGE, now in its eighth year, is being organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), with Create Hong Kong (CreateHK) of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region as the Lead Sponsor.
"The public's awareness of health and well-being has grown exponentially in recent years. Appropriately, CENTRESTAGE embraces the theme ''Radiant Wellness" this year,” said Sophia Chong, Deputy Executive Director of HKTDC.
“With over 210 brands from 18 countries and regions participating, the exhibition is open exclusively to fashion buyers on the first two days and welcomes both buyers and the public on the final two days, allowing fashionistas to browse the latest designs."
The opening gala show, CENTRESTAGE ELITES, will spotlight the latest collection from acclaimed Hong Kong designer Wilson Choi and his premium streetwear brand, REDEMPTIVE.
FETICO, a women's brand founded by Emi Funayama from Japan, will present her Spring/Summer 2024 collection for the first time.
At this year’s Fashion Hong Kong Runway Show, the talented dancers of the Hong Kong Ballet will showcase the latest collections from four renowned Hong Kong fashion brands: 112 Mountainyam, ANGUS TSUI, DORISKATH and SUN=SEN.
Esteemed institutions, such as the Hong Kong Polytechnic University's School of Fashion and Textiles (PolyU SFT), Hong Kong Design Institute (HKDI), Fashion Farm Foundation (FFF) and the Hong Kong Woollen & Synthetic Knitting Manufacturers' Association, will participate.
The Indonesian Consulate General in Hong Kong, Macau Productivity and Technology Transfer Center, and institutions and fashion showrooms from Japan and South Korea will bring their unique and vibrant designs to Hong Kong.
With sustainable fashion a growing trend, CENTRESTAGE will feature renowned brands and organisations championing sustainable development. Speakers from Novetex Textiles and Redress will host a seminar on sustainability.
Shanghai’s Jiemian News, a subsidiary of Shanghai Media Group, will host its annual fashion summit at CENTRESTAGE to discuss trends, challenges and opportunities in fashion, make-up and skincare.
Giovanni Musillo, representing OnTheList, will analyse the latest market and consumer trends at the Fashion Trend Forum.
Representatives from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Stratasys AP Ltd and CLO Virtual Fashion will also enlighten attendees about the latest developments in digital fashion.
The final of the Thread of Creativity – Fashion Design Competition 2023. organised by the Asian New Generation Creativity Design Association will also take place at the event.
