Hong Kong CENTRESTAGE 2017 DE MODA Colecciones de marcas y diseñadores, China

CENTRESTAGE, Asia’s premier fashion event, was held September 6-9, 2017 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center (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 exchange sessions, an industry forum, trend forecasting seminars. and networking activities.

CENTRESTAGE debuted in 2016 as a new promotion and launch platform for international fashion brands and designs, especially Asian ones, reaffirming Hong Kong’s position as the fashion capital of Asia.

CENTRESTAGE received such wide and enthusiastic support both at home and abroad, the global fashion designs, fashion shows and networking activities at the event will generate great interest from buyers, fashion media and fashion lovers. As one of the activities to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the establishment of HKSAR, this year’s show will feature spectacular activities.

Following CENTRESTAGE ELITES, the «FASHION HONG KONG» RUNWAY SHOW presents the Pre-Spring 2018 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 day one, the FASHIONALLY online fashion hub will present its FASHIONALLY Collection # 10 fashion show, where 10 rising local fashion designers collaborate to highlight Hong Kong’s design prowess.

Collections of the brand FASHION HONG KONG
This proud display of local talent celebrated six Hong Kong designers and brands featured at past Fashion Hong Kong events, while presenting their latest Pre-Spring and Spring / Summer 2018 collections to a star-studded audience.

Maison Vermillion SS 2018 Collection: The Victorian Holidays
The Maison Vermillion SS 2018 «The Victorian Holiday» collection is inspired by classic Victorian seaside vacations. This collection explores patched motifs throughout delicately embroidered lace dresses, encompassing youthful and delicate silhouettes that generate simple yet powerful modern sensibilities.

Maison Vermillion reflects a mix of Eastern and Western design influences and practices. Inspired by both the romanticism of the West and the delicacy of oriental accents, the look is electric, majestic and empowered. The collections are expertly crafted with haute couture techniques using lace, silks, crepe de chine and contrasted with strong and bold metallic hardware.

DORISKATH SS 2018 Collection: Dandelion
The silence of the wind is the breath of heaven, the dandelion tries to fly away from the ground. Live life fully, fly beautifully, survive storms, endure the dark, never give up. Dandelions like each of us can make the world a brighter place. The trick is to flourish 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 each lady. The brand offers a wide range of services ranging from custom made evening dresses to custom wedding dresses. The «One Dress Fits All» concept made their dresses fit the unique styles and shapes of different women for various occasions, 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 disproportionate and exaggerated shoulders. Wong takes the almost random lines and stripes so familiar in Dubuffet’s work to unify the collection, be it in striking shirts or outer jackets with a fitted touch.

HARRISON WONG is an original contemporary clothing and accessories brand for fashion conscious consumers. The designs are bold and aggressive, but they also exude understated elegance. The products are of the highest quality yet affordable at the same time, which shows that good design and taste are not determined by the price tag.

KENAXLEUNG SS 2018 Collection – I killed my old me, but the new me isn’t much better
The KENAXLEUNG SS18 collection is inspired by many cyberpunk signatures such as neon light and LED wall in a center without light. The collection showcased the combination of ergonomics and traditional classic, in regards to the meaning of the cyberpunk movie, and the creation of attributes of abstract shapes for distorted lines and inflated volumes cut out with high-visibility details.

Established in 2012, the contemporary fashion brand «KENAXLEUNG» is a presentation of the combination of elements of sportswear, installation arts, architecture and ethnic crafts: 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, magpie and cow prints were used. The cow print also pays tribute to an iconic figure of a chocolate milk drink in Hong Kong.

Climbing and looping are the basics of knitting. LOOM LOOP focuses on adding value to delicate materials and specializes 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. Looks can be reformulated by reshaping, revising, and reversing. They are casually paired with layers or contemporary or smart casual tailoring to create a laid-back, innovative touch.

Inspired by architecture and guided by the most basic unit in design: lines, HOUSE OF V strives to create elegant and minimalist fashion. The «V» in HOUSE OF V represents the designer’s philosophy of using simple lines to create subtle depth. This «V» brand symbol also embodies visual languages, echoing the universality of the brand’s designs.

Fashion 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 rookie designers to brilliant entrepreneurs with their own fashion labels along the way. over the years.

HANG raised the curtain on a collection geared toward naturalism that features designer Mim Mak’s deliberate use of raw, uncontaminated fabric and exquisite knotting and weaving techniques for trims. MANIFESTATION. He then invited the audience to appreciate the archaic beauty of the Japanese Oiran, which designer Derek Chan appropriated to introduce sumptuous brocades and elegant silhouettes of traditional courtesan costumes into his menswear design. After DEMO., Kurt Ho’s collection revolved around the theme of sublimation, transcending his signature designs through an innovative exploration of cutting-edge shapes and possibilities.

Once again, FromClothingOf’s Shirley Wong strove to subvert the stereotypical narrative of femininity by giving an androgynous tone to her streamlined, monochromatic designs, while KENSON challenged the notion of masculinity by juxtaposing plaid pants with fluorescent pink jackets in her pieces of men’s clothes. After KENSON, NECRO POON presented a spectacular collection with voluminous pieces adorned with ropes and graphic details inspired by underground figures such as graffiti and roofs.

Lapeewee’s collection smelled of the innocence of a girl personified by designer Yannes Wong’s doll cutouts, sash details, and the use of translucent materials, which was also seen in Ka Wa Key’s menswear collection. Designer Key Chow and Jarno Leppanen maintained their idiosyncratic approach, infusing fairytale fantasy into the sometimes serious male scene. Following Ka Wa Key, NELSONBLACKLE introduced a fun and whimsical collection in which she experimented with denim and a variety of finishing techniques like frayed hemming. The show was completed with the KEVIN HO women’s clothing collection that presents a sequence of avant-garde looks with a tribal touch, touched up by its draping techniques and contrasting colors.

CENTRESTAGE 2017
Hong Kong CENTRESTAGE is Asia’s leading fashion event, offering a promotional platform for fashion brands and designers to showcase their talents. Events such as fashion shows, designer exchange sessions, open talks, trend analysis and networking opportunities, with the aim of connecting local brands with the global fashion industry.

Under the theme «Nouveau Playhouse», this year’s CENTRESTAGE, which is one of the activities to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the HKSAR, presents three thematic zones: GLAM, ALLURE and METRO.

The second edition of 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 exchange sessions. of designers, an industry forum, forecast trends for seminars and networking activities.

Hong Kong CENTRESTAGE exhibition of high-caliber local and foreign fashion talents and exciting and engaging events were held during the exhibition period. He has created a fashion show that allows brands to overcome geographic and time constraints to showcase their latest designs to fashionistas and buyers.

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 fashionistas and buyers at the same time. More local and international fashion brands participated in 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 Business Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body dedicated to creating opportunities for Hong Kong businesses. With more than 40 offices around the world, including 13 in mainland China, HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a platform for doing business with China, Asia and the world. With 50 years of experience, the HKTDC organizes international exhibitions, conferences and trade missions to provide companies, in particular SMEs, business opportunities on the continent and in international markets, while providing information through trade publications, investigative reports and digital channels, including the press room. .