Come September, the spotlight will be on fashion brands and designers from Asia.
Come September, the spotlight will be on fashion brands and designers from Asia.
Hong Kong, the city that never sleeps, is bringing together more than 200 international labels, including Anagram, Galtiscopio and Guy Laroche Furs, at CENTRESTAGE – a brand-new event by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) to introduce more brands to our region.
CENTRESTAGE will give trade visitors and the public a glimpse of international designers and their latest collections. This event will run for four days in September, in a shooting stars-themed fairground that will feature a kinetic installation and special lighting, giving off futuristic vibes. Visitors will be able to check out these four thematic zones:
GLAM… rounds up established A-list brands whose hallmark is quality. Among them are Anagram, Charmante and Arthur Lam by the renowned designer of the same name, who is known for using luxurious silk and lace in his collections.
ALLURE… presents high-fashion labels for the sophisticated, such as Harrison Wong, Musesum and House of V. Hong Kong designer Harrison Wong’s edgy urban designs for men and women have graced international runways in New York, Milan, Shanghai, Taipei and Sydney. Harrison also won the Asahi Kasei Chinese Fashion Designer Creativity Award 2016 S/S Collection in Beijing last year.
METRO… channels sports luxe with trendy and sporty apparel.
FORWARD… collates new labels and youth brands. These include brands like Sudo, Nostrum and LOOM LOOP, an eco-friendly partnership between designers Polly Ho and Melancholicandy that fashions heritage Canton fabrics into sophisticated silhouettes. Visitors will also be able to access daily runway shows and mini-parades in the fairground.
Expect to see collections from fashion brands such as Aquascutum, Galtiscopio and i.t, and renowned Asian fashion designers such as Arthur Lam, Harrison Wong and Polly Ho. Go to www.centrestage.com.hk for more information. Other highlights include CENTRESTAGE ELITES, a glamorous gala which will focus on international designers, and The Hong Kong Young Fashion Designers’ Contest (YDC) 2016. These events are by invitation only.
When: Sept 7- 9 (Trade visitors aged 18 and above) Sept 10 (Free admission to members of the public aged 18 and above) Where: Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, 1 Expo Drive, Wan Chai, Hong Kong. Website: www.centrestage.com.hk.
