HONG KONG — The annual fashion extravaganza CENTRESTAGE kicked off on 2 September, followed by the highly anticipated Fashion Hong Kong Runway Show last night. The spectacular show featured the meticulously crafted Spring/Summer 2027 collections of four prominent local fashion brands: 112 mountainyam, ANGUS TSUI, ARTY:ACTIVE, and Z I D I.
Themed "Hong Kong Dopamine", this year’s Fashion Hong Kong Runway Show saw the four designers draw inspiration from the city's lights and shadows, streets, architecture, cultural memories, and daily flow, translating Hong Kong's unique pulse into a fashion language. Through their new collections, each designer interpreted "dopamine" from a different perspective – be it joy, dark humor, dynamics or the lightness of defiance – delivering a fashion experience brimming with sensory stimulation and urban energy to the audience.
The show received enthusiastic acclaim from a multitude of industry professionals, celebrities and fashion enthusiasts in attendance, including luminaries such as Kay Tse, Kevin Chu, Tony Wu, Locker Lam, Jessica Chan, and others. This event underscores Hong Kong's position as a vibrant hub for creative industries, with the government supporting such initiatives to foster cultural and creative sectors.
Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and sponsored by the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA) of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, CENTRESTAGE is now in full swing and runs until 5 September at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Concurrently, the 45th Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair and the 14th Salon de TIME, jointly organised by the HKTDC, the Federation of Hong Kong Watch Trades & Industries Ltd., and the Hong Kong Watch Manufacturers Association Ltd., are also being held at the venue. All three events will run until 5 September.
The significance of this event extends beyond the runway. As a major gathering for the fashion industry, CENTRESTAGE provides a platform for local designers to showcase their work to international buyers and media, potentially boosting Hong Kong's fashion exports and reinforcing its reputation as Asia's creative capital. The "Hong Kong Dopamine" theme reflects a broader trend in fashion towards experiential and emotive designs, which could influence upcoming seasons globally.
For industry professionals, the event is a crucial opportunity for networking and discovering emerging talent. The inclusion of public visitors on certain days allows fashion enthusiasts to engage directly with the latest trends, fostering a broader appreciation for local design. Moreover, the simultaneous hosting of watch fairs highlights the synergy between different creative sectors, encouraging cross-industry collaboration which is vital for economic diversification.
The HKTDC, celebrating its 60th anniversary this year, continues to play a pivotal role in promoting Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. With over 50 offices globally, including 13 in the Chinese Mainland, the HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences, and business missions to create opportunities for companies, particularly SMEs. Events like CENTRESTAGE are part of these efforts, linking local designers with global markets and fostering the growth of the cultural and creative industries.
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For more information about CENTRESTAGE, visit https://www.hktdc.com/event/centrestage/en. Updates are also available on Instagram. Details on Fashion Hong Kong can be found at https://www.fashionhongkong.com/ and on Instagram.
