Asia’s premier annual fashion event CENTRESTAGE will return from 2 to 5 September, bringing some 270 brands from 24 countries and regions and over 30 fashion shows together. The number of participating designer brands and fashion shows reached a record high this year, showcasing the vibrancy and international influence of Hong Kong’s fashion industry.
Inaugural Hype² Pavilion Harnesses Star Power and KOL Influence
With Generation Z consumers increasingly seeking “self-expression” and “emotional value”, CENTRESTAGE introduces the Hype² pavilion for the first time this year. This pavilion spotlights fashion labels spearheaded by local celebrities and KOLs, promoting cross-sector collaborations across the fashion & lifestyle, show & entertainment, and culture & creative industries. Participating brands include Claro by Rosita Kwok, OGIS by Vincent Wong, PICK AND MATCH by Kelvin Kwan, ROSEMA.ESE X Jaime Cheung by Jaime Cheung and Ariel Leung, and XPX by Pakho Chau.
Seven Thematic Zones Feature New "Perfume" Zone
This year’s CENTRESTAGE features 7 thematic zones. The brand-new “Perfume” zone gathers various fragrance brands from around the world, including niche labels from Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam that are not yet available in Hong Kong, allowing buyers and fashion enthusiasts to extend their fashion experience through scents.
Other highlights include:
- The “Craftsmanship” zone is a combination of artisanal techniques and fashion design
- The “Urban” zone spotlights casual design brands full of metropolitan charm
- The “Athleisure” zone gathers multiple collections combining sportswear elements and workwear
- The “Circular Fashion” zone showcasing upcycled fabrics combined with 3D printing technology
- The “Contemporary” zone and the expanded “Accessories” zone
Record Number of Fashion Shows Gathers Industry Elites and Rising Stars
The grand opening fashion show, CENTRESTAGE ELITES, will take place on the first day of the fair (2 September), putting the spotlight on KIT WAN STUDIOS, a multidisciplinary design and visual art studio led by Kit Wan, a Hong Kong-born creative director and visual artist. The studio’s collaborative roster of local superstars is formidable and includes Miriam Yeung, Hins Cheung, MC Cheung, and Panther Chan. The artist’s overseas collaborations also span multiple top-tier events, including designing ‘stage armour’ for artists in Los Angeles at the Grammy Awards and Eurovision in the United Kingdom.
In addition, the following fashion events are not to be missed:
- The Fashion Hong Kong Runway Show will take place on 3 September. Inspired by the theme “Hong Kong Dopamine”, it will transform the diversity, aesthetics and energy of this city into a sensory experience
- The “Meet with Designer” session featuring Korean designer Rok Hwang in person on 4 September, who will share his experience in building the ROKH brand and taking it onto the international stage
- The Hong Kong Young Fashion Designers’ Contest (YDC) dedicated to providing a platform for young designers to showcase their work
Make your reservation to this vivid annual fashion gala today:
Event Details
| Dates | Opening Hours | Venue |
| 2 – 4 Sep (Wed – Fri) | 10am – 7pm | Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre 1 Harbour Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong |
| 5 Sep (Sat) | 10am – 6pm |
EXHIBITION+ Digital Integration
The fair experience extends beyond physical exhibitions through EXHIBITION+, featuring:
- Physical fair
- Click2Match smart business-matching technology
- Intelligence Hub online-to-offline seminars
- Integrated hktdc.com Sourcing platform access
We look forward to welcoming you and trust you will find the fair valuable. Bookmark this page for the latest fair updates, exhibitor information and sourcing opportunities.
Fair FAQ
What are the Product Highlights of this year’s CENTRESTAGE?
You can expect:
- 12 Seoul-based designer brands, including doucan, ELNORE, Ét demain, HOLYNUMBER7, NUOSMIQ and RE RH’EE
- The Austrian pavilion makes its debut with 7 brands, including Woody, which boasts over a century of wooden shoe craftsmanship, and the avant-garde structuralist brand km/a mode
- The Australian pavilion will present 10 participating brands showcasing a natural and comfortable Australian fashion aesthetic
- Several high-end, female-founded and female-led brands at the Canadian pavilion
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