Asian fashion event CENTRESTAGE will be held 6-9 September at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. The four-day event will feature runway shows, curated presentations, and interactive seminars and forums on fashion trends and sustainability.
The annual fashion extravaganza, now in its eighth year, is organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), with Create Hong Kong (CreateHK) las lead sponsor.
Sophia Chong, deputy executive director of HKTDC, said: “The public's awareness of health and wellbeing has grown exponentially in recent years. Appropriately, CENTRESTAGE embraces the theme ‘Radiant Wellness’ this year. 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.”
The opening gala show, CENTRESTAGE ELITES, spotlights the latest collection from acclaimed Hong Kong designer, Wilson Choi, and his premium streetwear brand, REDEMPTIVE.
At this year's Fashion Hong Kong Runway Show, the dancers of the Hong Kong Ballet will showcase the latest collections from four Hong Kong fashion brands. The Indonesian Consulate General in Hong Kong, a first-time participant of CENTRESTAGE, 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.
CENTRESTAGE will also stage the final of the world’s largest sustainable fashion design competition, the Redress Design Award 2023.
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.
CENTRESTAGE will be held concurrently with the Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair and the Salon de TE, providing attendees with a one-stop opportunity to explore both branded fashion and timepieces.