The 10th edition of CENTRESTAGE, organized by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, represents the largest and most international edition to date, featuring over 260 brands from 25 countries and regions at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. This milestone event solidifies Hong Kong's position as Asia's fashion hub while providing a crucial platform for designers from Hong Kong and Asia to showcase their work and exchange ideas. The fair's decade-long commitment to fostering fashion innovation has made it an essential event for industry professionals and the public alike, with free admission encouraging broad participation.
International participation reaches unprecedented levels with the United Kingdom participating as Partner Country for the first time, presenting 16 British brands including sustainable designer Patrick McDowell. Thailand brings its largest pavilion ever with more than 40 brands, while other international participants include pavilions from Czechia, Canada, Japan, Australia, Korea, Macao, Philippines, and numerous other countries, with nine exhibiting for the first time. This diverse representation underscores the event's growing global significance and Hong Kong's role as a bridge between Asian and international fashion markets.
The event serves as a significant platform for industry exchange and discussions on fashion's future development, featuring more than 40 events over four days including approximately 30 fashion shows—the highest number in a decade. Internationally acclaimed couturier Guo Pei presented her new collection 'Gilternity: An Everlasting Radiance' at CENTRESTAGE ELITES, while fashion legend Professor Jimmy Choo OBE hosted the 'Meet the Fashion Legend' session introducing the https://jca.ac.uk and showcasing works by emerging designers. Charles Jeffrey, designer of London label Charles Jeffrey LOVERBOY, will discuss his avant-garde creations, providing valuable insights for aspiring designers.
The fair features six themed zones covering accessories, athleisure, circular fashion, craftsmanship, contemporary design and urban street style, with the newly added Accessories zone responding to strong market demand. The Circular Fashion zone showcases sustainable design, reflecting the industry's growing emphasis on environmental responsibility. Interactive AI experiences and workshops enable visitors to design their own fashion accessories, while local fragrance brand CitiScent developed a bespoke scent for the event, demonstrating the intersection of technology and traditional craftsmanship.
The grand final of the Hong Kong Young Fashion Designers' Contest will take place with Charles Jeffrey serving as guest judge, while professional judges select winners in four categories including Champion, Excellence Award, Best Visual Presentation, and My Favourite Collection. The event also features fashion design competitions including the Young Knitwear Designers' Contest and the THREAD OF CREATIVITY - Fashion Design Competition, providing essential platforms for young talent. Redress will host the Redress Design Award Grand Final at https://redress.com.hk, marking its 15th cycle and promoting eco-conscious design throughout the industry.
HKTDC continues to invite global buyers from major retailers including Canada's WDLT 117 Apparel Inc, Indonesia's Zalora, Italy's Sugar Srl and Japan's Hankyu Hanshin Department Stores, ensuring commercial opportunities for participating brands. CENTRESTAGE runs concurrently with the Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair and Salon de TE, offering visitors a multifaceted fashion experience where apparel and timepieces converge, creating synergistic opportunities across fashion sectors. This convergence of events enhances Hong Kong's position as a comprehensive fashion and lifestyle destination, driving both creative innovation and commercial success for the Asian fashion industry.
