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CENTRESTAGE celebrates 10^th anniversary

Record-breaking scale in 2025 showcases Hong Kong fashion design prowess – details to be revealed tomorrow

 

17 August 2025 – 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 (HKSAR), CENTRESTAGE, Asia’s premier annual fashion event, returns to the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) from 3 to 6 September.

 

Celebrating its 10^th anniversary in 2025, this year’s event is set to be the biggest yet, featuring more than 250 brands from 22 countries and regions, alongside more than 40 spectacular events, including 30 fashion shows and runway presentations. The four-day event is open to buyers, industry participants and the public, free of charge, offering a platform for global buyers to connect with designers and brands from around the world. Members of the public will experience the vibrancy and creativity of global fashion when visiting the event, which will help to reaffirm Hong Kong’s position as a global creative hub and strengthen its role as a centre for cultural and artistic exchange.

 

The grand opening fashion show, CENTRESTAGE ELITES, will take place on 1 September at M+ in the West Kowloon Cultural District. The highlight of the evening will be the highly anticipated Hong Kong debut of internationally acclaimed couturier Guo Pei’s solo couture show. The first Chinese designer ever admitted to the prestigious Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode, having consecutively presented 10 showcase collections, Guo Pei will unveil her "Gilternity: An Everlasting Radiance" collection, showcasing 30 meticulously crafted pieces that capture fleeting brilliance transformed into eternal artistry, demonstrating her extraordinary vision and craftsmanship to the CENTRESTAGE ELITES audience.

 

The HKTDC will host a press conference tomorrow, 18 August, at which Sophia Chong, HKTDC Deputy Executive Director, will introduce this year’s CENTRESTAGE highlights and key activities. In addition, Akoto Agyeman, Director of Trade & Investment, British Consulate General Hong Kong, will participate in the press conference, putting a spotlight on the British fashion scene as the UK joins CENTRESTAGE for the first time as “Partner Country". As in previous years, popular artists including Marf Yau, Thor Lok, Shiga Lin, Telford Wong and Danny Hung, will grace the occasion to showcase designs from participating fashion designers, including Hong Kong’s Angus Tsui.

 

We cordially invite you or your representatives to attend the CENTRESTAGE media preview. Details are as follows:

Date:              18 August 2024 (Monday)

Time:              2:30pm-4:30pm

Venue:           2/F Atrium, M+, West Kowloon Cultural District (Please enter via the Artist Square Entrance)

MC:                Thor Lok

Speaker:        Sophia Chong, HKTDC Deputy Executive Director

        Katherine Fang, Chairman of the HKTDC Garment Advisory Committee

Celebrities:    Marf Yau, Shiga Lin, Telford Wong and Danny Hung (media interview at 1:40pm)

Guests:         Angus Tsui, Gary Tsang, Max Tsang, Natacha Van and more

 

Event rundown:

1:15pm	Reception begins
1:40-2:25pm	Media interviews with Marf Yau, Shiga Lin, Telford Wong, Danny Hung and Thor Lok
2:30-3:00pm	Sophia Chong, HKTDC Deputy Executive Director, introduces details of CENTRESTAGE and CENTRESTAGE ELITES Katherine Fang, Chairman of the HKTDC Garment Advisory Committee, shares on other CENTRESTAGE highlights   Sharing by Akoto Agyeman, Director of Trade & Investment, British Consulate General Hong Kong; Marf Yau introduces selected fashion pieces from featured brands   Sharing by Angus Tsui; Thor Lok introduces selected fashion pieces from featured brands
3:00-4:30pm	Group photos, media interviews with guests

 

Please note: media representatives who wish to conduct interviews with celebrities are advised to arrive before 1:40pm. M+ is a 10- to 15-minute walk from MTR Kowloon Station or Austin Station (please click here for map), so please reserve enough time.

 

 

From Kowloon Station to M+ Exit C1 or D1: Take the escalator to 1/F and follow the signs through ELEMENTS to the Artist Square Bridge on 2/F, Metal Zone to reach WestK. The walk takes approximately 10 to 15 minutes.   Exit E4 or E5: Walk along Nga Cheung Road to Museum Drive. The walk takes approximately 10 to 15 minutes.   From Austin Station to M+ Exit B4 or B5: Walk to WestK via ELEMENTS. The walk takes approximately 10 to 15 minutes.

 

Fair websites:

• CENTRESTAGE: https://centrestage.hktdc.com/
• Fashion Hong Kong: https://www.fashionhongkong.com.hk/en
• Hong Kong Young Fashion Designers’ Contest (YDC): http://www.fashionally.com/en/

 

Media enquiries

Best Crew Public Relations & Marketing

Diana Tang               Tel: (852) 9199 6723                       Email: diana.tang@bestcrewpr.com

Reni Kwok                Tel: (852) 6291 4283                       Email: reni.kwok@bestcrewpr.com

 

HKTDC’s Communication & Public Affairs Department:

Sharon Ha               Tel: (852) 2584 4575                       Email: sharon.mt.ha@hktdc.org

Katy Wong               Tel: (852) 2584 4524                       Email: katy.ky.wong@hktdc.org

 

*Disclaimer: The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region provides funding support to the project only, and does not otherwise take part in the project. Any opinions, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in these materials/events (or by members of the project team) are those of the project organisers only and do not reflect the views of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau, the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency, the CreateSmart Initiative Secretariat or the CreateSmart Initiative Vetting Committee.