CENTRESTAGE, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and sponsored by the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA), is held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC).
This year, CENTRESTAGE has welcomed both industry buyers and the public free of charge for the entire duration. Numerous fashion and accessory brands helped to offer a unique shopping experience.
The Fashion Council of New Zealand proudly partnered with CENTRESTAGE to host five New Zealand retailers for this year's event.
Entering its ninth edition, CENTRESTAGE has become a hallmark event for Asia-Pacific and international fashion. Notable among the labels joining this year’s event are the eponymous brand of Robert Wun, who became the first Hong Kong-born designer to grace the prestigious Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week; British brand ROKSANDA; sustainable luxury fashion brand PATRICK McDOWELL; French brand BLVCK PARIS and avant-garde Italian brand LH (LA HAINE INSIDE US).
The exhibition also presented various brands from Mainland China, Taiwan, Japan, Korea, India, and ASEAN countries. Hong Kong also has a significant presence, showcasing several brands for the first time, including MORAL, KnitWarm, Z I D I, 35 Degrees, STELLAM, SWAZ Jewelry, LOVE BY THE MOON and others.
The CENTRESTAGE exhibition area featured five zones, including the new Athleisure and Circular Fashion zones, The Craftsmanship, Contemporary, and Urban zones, each showcasing distinctive elements.
The HKTDC has continued to invite buyers from around the world to source at CENTRESTAGE, including major multi-brand stores such as H. Lorenzo from the United States, Elevastor from France, VOO Store from Germany, The Four-Eyed Limited from Japan, Beaker from South Korea, and CLUB DESIGNER from Taiwan, and department stores including Hankyu from Japan and Galeries Lafayette from France.
CENTRESTAGE featured a series of captivating fashion shows with the latest collections from five local designers, including CHARLOTTE NG STUDIO, From Clothing Of, Lapeewee, IP Axis Studio and WHY. Internationally acclaimed golf brand ASHWORTH has collaborated with renowned Hong Kong designer Mountain Yam, debuting a collaborative line of athleisure wear that rides the wave of sporting enthusiasm ignited by the Paris Olympics.
The Fashion Hong Kong Runway Show presented a distinctive blend of fashion and film, unveiling the latest collections from four fashion brands: ANGUS TSUI, röyksopp gakkai, selfFab., and Z I D I. During the show, a fashion short film helmed by Steve Chan, director of Weeds on Fire, premiered.
CENTRESTAGE hosted fashion shows from various regions, including the "Greater Bay Area Fashion Fusion Show" organised by Fashion Farm Foundation with the CCIDA as the Lead Sponsor; the "Macao Fashion Parade" by the Macao Productivity and Technology Transfer Center; the "Thai Designers' Showcase" by Thailand’s Department of International Trade Promotion; and the “Young Knitwear Designers’ Contest” from the Knitwear Innovation and Design Society.
The grand opening show, CENTRESTAGE ELITES, featured a premiere fashion show themed “Home Coming” by internationally acclaimed fashion designer Robert Wun. The event was held last night at the Hong Kong Palace Museum—the first fashion show at this iconic venue.
In addition to presenting a series of captivating fashion shows, CENTRESTAGE has served as a platform for industry exchange and discussions on the future development directions within the fashion sector.
British master designer Roksanda Ilincic held a sharing session and engaged with attendees on topics ranging from her creative inspirations to exploring the path to brand success. Her brand, ROKSANDA, has garnered international acclaim and has been worn by prominent figures.
The Laboratory for Artificial Intelligence in Design (AiDLab) will explore using artificial intelligence (AI) in fashion design, and representatives from Redress and Advance Denim will share insights on sustainable fashion industry practices.
CENTRESTAGE concludes with the highlight event, the Hong Kong Young Fashion Designers' Contest (YDC). In the Athleisure zone, a fencing game allows participants to wield prop swords and face off against AI fencers on screen.
CENTRESTAGE runs concurrently with the HKTDC Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair and Salon de TIME.
