This year's CENTRESTAGE (Hong Kong International Fashion Showcase) was organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), with Create Hong Kong (CreateHK) of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) as the Lead Sponsor.
As the lead sponsor for the seventh consecutive year, MINI HK collaborated with Wilson Yip. His design brand, the Wilsonkaki Spring/Summer 2024 collection, showcased the MINI's incorporation of sustainability, love and inclusivity.
On the event's final day, the Hong Kong Young Fashion Designers' Contest 2023 showcased inspiration and creativity in their collections, adopting various styles in alignment with the Everything is Inspiration theme.
For the first time, YDC also collaborated with CASETiFY to infuse the inspiration of the ten shortlisted designers into limited-edition accessories. Local fashion designers will be showcased on a broader stage through this collaboration.
Jason Ying, a Queensland University of Technology graduate in Australia, was awarded the Best Visual Presentation Award winner, receiving a cash prize and a one-month internship at a self-portrait studio sponsored by Fang Brothers Knitting Ltd.
In his exploration and imagination of the differences between humans and other species, he portrayed the diversity of evolution by using silhouettes, detailed joints and colours.
"It's so amazing. I still can't believe it. It feels like I'm in a dream. I want to keep working hard but still need to think about the next step," said Ying.
This year's YDC featured a prestigious panel of judges, including Katherine Fang, Chairlady of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council's Garment Advisory Committee, who served as the Chief Judge.
Other guest judges included Han Chong, Founder and Creative Director of self-portrait; Yu Masui, a fashion journalist and digital content creator; Victoria Tang-Owen, Founder and Creative Director of Thirty30 Creative and Victoria Tang Studio; Jonathan Lee, a brand strategy consultant; Cherry Mui, Fashion Director of Tatler Asia; and Jimmy Chan, APAC Head of Commercial at Goxip Group.
Celebrities in attendance included Kay Tse, Ansonbean, Lagchun, Jamie Zhang, Indie band The Hertz, Sabrina Ng, Michael Chu, Rachel Leung, Natalie Ho, Wyllis Lam and CK Wong from STRAYZ, Carmina Lo, model Pete, rope skipper Pak Hung Cheung, stylist Ivan Lui and host Brian Chan.
