Asia’s premier fashion event CENTRESTAGE, last from 6-9 September 2017, at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). The show features more than 210 fashion brands from 22 countries and regions, along with nearly 40 fashion events, including the opening gala fashion show, CENTRESTAGE ELITES, some 20 fashion shows, as well as designer sharing sessions, an industry forum, trend forecast seminars and networking activities.
CENTRESTAGE debuted 2016 as a new promotion and launch platform for international, especially Asian fashion brands and designs, reaffirming Hong Kong’s position as Asia’s fashion capital.
CENTRESTAGE received such widespread and enthusiastic support both at home and from overseas, the global fashion designs, fashion shows and networking activities at the event will generate strong interest from buyers, fashion media, as well as fashion lovers. Being one of the celebration activities for the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the HKSAR, this year’s show will feature spectacular activities.
Following CENTRESTAGE ELITES, the “FASHION HONG KONG” RUNWAY SHOW present the 2018 Pre-Spring and spring/summer collections of six local brands: HARRISON WONG (designer: Harrison Wong), KENAXLEUNG (designer: Kenax Leung), LOOM LOOP (designer: Polly Ho), DORISKATH (designer: Doris Kath Chan), Maison Vermillion (designer: Dora Chu)., and HOUSE OF V (designer: Vickie Au).
Also on the first day, online fashion hub FASHIONALLY will feature its FASHIONALLY Collection #10 fashion show, where 10 rising local fashion designers collaborate to highlight Hong Kong’s design prowess.
FASHION HONG KONG Brand Collections
This proud showcase of local talent celebrated six Hong Kong designers and labels featured in past Fashion Hong Kong events, while unveiling their latest 2018 Pre-Spring and Spring/Summer collections to a star-studded audience.
Maison Vermillion SS 2018 Collection: The Victorian Holiday
Maison Vermillion SS 2018 collection “The Victorian Holiday” showcases inspiration from the classical seaside Victorian Holiday.This collection explores motifs patched along to delicately embroidered lace dresses, encompasses youthful and delicate silhouettes generating simple but powerful modern sensibilities.
Maison Vermillion reflects a mix of Eastern and Western influences and design practices. Inspired by both romanticism of the West and the delicacy of Eastern accents, the look is electric, regal and empowered. The collections are expertly constructed with couture techniques using lace, silks, crepe de chine and contrasted with strong and bold metallic hardware.
DORISKATH SS 2018 Collection: Dandelion
Wind hush is the sky breath, dandelion tries to fly away from the ground. It lives life fully, flies with beauty, survives storms, endures darkness, never gives up. Dandelions like each of us can make the world a brighter place. The trick is to bloom right where we are, which is a good journey in our life.
Since 2007, DORISKATH has been known for its unique and exquisite designs that best reflect the personality and capture the essence of every lady. The brand provides a wide array of services ranging from tailor-made evening dresses to custom wedding gowns. “One Dress Fits All” concept made her dresses fit different ladies’ unique styles and figures for various occasions ranging from work to party.
HARRISON WONG SS 2018 Collection: Art Brut
HARRISON WONG’s SS 2018 Collection, Art Brut, emphasizes the discord fostered by Jean Dubuffet, the mid-century French artist in the form of unproportional fitting and exaggerated shoulders. Wong takes the nearly random lines and stripes so familiar in Dubuffet’s work to unify the collection whether on striking shirts or outdoor jackets with a fitted touch.
HARRISON WONG is an original contemporary apparel and accessory brand for fashion aware consumers. The designs are edgy and aggressive, but also emit an understated elegance. The products are of the highest quality yet affordable at the same time, demonstrating that fine design and taste are not determined by the price tag.
KENAXLEUNG SS 2018 Collection: Killed My Old Self, But The New Me Isn’t Much Better
KENAXLEUNG SS18 collection is inspired by plenty of cyberpunk signatures such as neon light and LED wall among a lightless downtown. The collection showcased the combination of ergonomics and classic traditional, as regards to the significant of cyberpunk movie, and the creation of abstract forms attributes to distorted lines and inflated volumes cut with high-visibility details.
Established in 2012, the contemporary fashion label “KENAXLEUNG” is a presentation of the combination of sportswear elements, installation arts, architecture and ethnic craftsmanship – the combination of innovative materials and exquisite digital prints is the brand’s signature.
LOOM LOOP Pre-Spring 2018 Collection: The Separated Lovers
The inspiration for LOOM LOOP’s Pre- Spring 2018 collection comes from a Chinese legend and love story, “The Weaver Girl and the Cowherd”. In the upcoming Pre-Spring 2018 collection, prints of magpies and cows was used. The cow print also pays homage to an iconic figure of a chocolate milk beverage in Hong Kong.
Looming and looping are the fundamentals in knitting. LOOM LOOP focuses on adding value to delicate materials and specialises in designing pieces using luxurious Canton silk, a traditional fabric that requires a high degree of craftsmanship.
HOUSE OF V SS 2018 Collection: Transformative
The SS 2018 collection is inspired by a renowned architect, Oscar Niemeyer whose famous work “Spiral Staircase” re-sculpts a simple yet modern collection. The looks can be reformulated by reform, revise and reverse. They are casually layered or combined with contemporary tailoring or leisure smart casual to create a relaxed and innovative edge.
Inspired by architecture and guided by the most basic unit in design – lines, HOUSE OF V strives to create elegant and minimalistic fashion. The “V” of HOUSE OF V represents the designer’s philosophy in using simple lines to create subtle depth. This brand symbol “V” also embodies visual languages, echoing with the universality of the brand’s designs.
FASHIONALLY Designers’ Collection
CENTRESTAGE with FASHIONALLY Collection #10, a fashion show where 10 of Hong Kong’s most promising designers showcased their Spring/Summer 2018 collections and demonstrated how they have transformed from fledgling designers to shining entrepreneurs with their own fashion labels over the years.
HANG raised the curtain with a collection geared toward naturalism boasting designer Mim Mak’s deliberate use of unpolluted greige fabric and exquisite knotting and weaving techniques for embellishments. DEMO. then invited the audience to appreciate the archaic beauty of Japanese Oiran, which designer Derek Chan appropriated to introduce sumptuous brocade and elegant silhouettes of the courtesans’ traditional costumes into his menswear design. Following DEMO., Kurt Ho’s collection revolved around the theme of sublimation, transcending his signature designs through an innovative exploration of avant-garde forms and possibilities.
Once again, Shirley Wong of FromClothingOf endeavoured to subvert the stereotypical narrative of femininity by giving an androgynous undertone to her streamlined and monochromatic designs, while KENSON challenged the notion of masculinity by juxtaposing tailored gingham pants with fluorescent pink jackets in his menswear pieces. Coming after KENSON, NECRO POON came out with a kick-ass collection featuring bulky pieces emblazoned with string and graphic details inspired by underground figures such as graffiti artists and rooftoppers.
Lapeewee’s collection smacked of a young girl’s innocence epitomized by designer Yannes Wong’s baby-doll cuttings, girdle details and use of translucent materials, which was also spotted in Ka Wa Key’s menswear collection. Designer Key Chow and Jarno Leppanen stuck with their idiosyncratic approach, infusing fairytale fantasy into the sometimes staid men’s scene. Following Ka Wa Key, NELSONBLACKLE came out with a playful and whimsical collection in which he experimented with denim and a variety of finishing techniques like frayed hem. The show completed with KEVIN HO’s womenswear collection featuring a sequence of fashion forward looks with a tribal edge, touched up by his draping techniques and colour contrast.
CENTRESTAGE 2017
Hong Kong CENTRESTAGE is Asia’s premier fashion event, offering a promotion platform for fashion brands and designers to showcase their talent. Events such fashion shows, designer sharing sessions, open talks, trend analyses and networking opportunities, with the objective of connecting local brands with the global fashion industry.
Under the theme “Nouveau Playhouse,” this year’s CENTRESTAGE, which is one of the celebration activities of the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the HKSAR, features three thematic zones: GLAM, ALLURE and METRO.
The 2nd edition CENTRESTAGE features more than 210 fashion brands from 22 countries and regions, along with nearly 40 fashion events, including the opening gala fashion show, CENTRESTAGE ELITES, some 20 fashion shows, as well as designer sharing sessions, an industry forum, trend forecast seminars and networking activities.
The Hong Kong CENTRESTAGE showcase of high-calibre local and overseas fashion talents, and exciting, engaging events was held during the show period. It has created a fashion extravaganza that enables brands to overcome geographical and time limitations to showcase their latest designs to buyers and fashionistas.
CENTRESTAGE to provide a comprehensive promotional platform through which Asian fashion brands and budding designers can launch and present their latest fashion collections and connect with global buyers and fashionistas at the same time. A greater number of local and international fashion brands participating at this year’s CENTRESTAGE, underscoring the event’s position as Asia’s leading launch and marketing platform for fashion brands and highlighting its ability to create diverse business opportunities.
HKTDC
Established in 1966, the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body dedicated to creating opportunities for Hong Kong’s businesses. With more than 40 offices globally, including 13 on the Chinese mainland, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a platform for doing business with China, Asia and the world. With 50 years of experience, the HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to provide companies, particularly SMEs, with business opportunities on the mainland and in international markets, while providing information via trade publications, research reports and digital channels including the media room.