CENTRESTAGE, Hong Kong’s premier fashion event organized by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and sponsored by the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA), will unfold from September 4 to 7 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. For the first time, the event will be open to both industry buyers and the public for all four days.
This year's highlights include the "Home Coming" grand opening show at the Hong Kong Palace Museum on September 3, featuring Hong Kong-born designer Robert Wun, a star at Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week. His collection will also be showcased at CENTRESTAGE, where he will host a masterclass on September 5.
CENTRESTAGE 2024 will feature over 250 brands from 17 countries, including Roksanda, a British label favored by celebrities like Lady Gaga and Kate Middleton. RoksandaIlincic herself will attend, engaging with attendees in a special session.
The event introduces new zones focusing on Athleisure and Circular Fashion, reflecting current trends. The runway will also feature a cinematic collaboration for the Fashion Hong Kong Runway Show, directed by Steve Chan, transforming traditional presentations into storytelling experiences.
Key industry players, including the Hong Kong Fashion Designers Association and Redress, will participate, alongside global institutions like the Singapore Fashion Council and Japan's Ueda College of Fashion.
Seminars will explore future industry developments, with a focus on innovation and sustainability. The Redress Design Award 2024 finals and the Young Knitwear Designer’s Contest will take place, leading to the grand finale: the Hong Kong Young Fashion Designers' Contest (YDC) on September 7.
With this robust lineup, CENTRESTAGE continues to cement Hong Kong's position as a global fashion hub, showcasing the best of east-meets-west creativity.
