Organised by Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), CENTRESTAGE, which runs from 9 to 11 September, kicked off yesterday at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). The spotlight opening gala show, CENTRESTAGE ELITES, was held last night (9 September), bringing together DEMO, the acclaimed brand of Hong Kong designers Derek Chan and Mite Chan, and Children of the discordance, the label founded by renowned Japanese designer Hideaki Shikama. The two brands showcased their spring/summer 2023 collections in the joint fashion show.
CENTRESTAGE is Asia’s premier fashion event, offering a promotional platform for fashion brands and designers from Hong Kong and around the world to showcase their talent. Last night’s gala drew an impressive attendance of industry insiders, celebrities and fashionistas including Joyce Cheng, Alfred Hui, Jay Fung, Kenny Kwan, Tim@Dear Jane, Dickson Yu, Jude Tsang, Det Dik and more. Louise Wong, winner of the Hong Kong Film Award for Best New Performer, was the star model at the event, strutting down the runway in DEMO’s latest collection.
CENTRESTAGE, which closes tomorrow (Sunday), features more than 240 participating brands from 15 countries and regions. The fair welcomes fashion buyers and other industry participants as well as the general public. Across the three days of the fair, attendees can participate in 30 events, including fashion shows, fashion summits, workshops and lucky draw sessions.
Joining last night’s CENTRESTAGE opening ceremony are (from left) Mrs Chanunpat Pisanapipong, Trade Commissioner & Consul, DITP, Ministry of Commerce, Royal Thai Government; Sunny Tan, member of the Legislative Council of the HKSAR; Shirley Chan
Council Member, HKTDC; Dr Peter K N Lam, Chairman, HKTDC; Paul Chan, Financial Secretary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR); Margaret Fong, Executive Director, HKTDC; Katherine Fang, Chairman, HKTDC Garment Advisory Committee; Hong Kong designers Derek Chan and Mite Chan, founder of DEMO
Paul Chan, Financial Secretary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, speaks at the opening ceremony
Katherine Fang, Chairman, HKTDC Garment Advisory Committee, speaks at the opening ceremony
Alfred Hui
(wearing ANGUS TSUI)
Jay Fung
(wearing Children of the discordance)
Joyce Cheng
Kenny Kwan
(wearing DEMO)
Dickson Yu
(wearing DEMO)
Det Dik
(wearing Children of the discordance)
Date: 9 to 11 September 2022 (Friday to Sunday)
Venue: Hall 1A-D, HKCEC
Date | CENTERSTAGE opening hours | |
9 Sept (Fri) | 10am-7pm | Free admission for trade and public visitors |
10-11 Sept (Sat-Sun) | 10am-6pm | |
CENTRESTAGE: www.centrestage.com.hk
CENETRESTAGE pre-registration link: https://bit.ly/3QNzd7M
Fashion Hong Kong: https://www.fashionhongkong.com.hk/en
Hong Kong Young Fashion Designers’ Contest (YDC): www.fashionally.com
CENTRESTAGE in Town: https://centrestage.hktdc.com/ex/centrestageintown/en
For more information, please contact Raconteur:
Molisa Lau Tel: (852) 6187 7786 Email: molisalau@raconteur.hk
Betsy Tse Tel: (852) 9742 7338 Email: betsytse@raconteur.hk
Please contact the HKTDC’s Communication & Public Affairs Department:
Snowy Chan Tel: (852) 2584 4537 Email: snowy.sn.chan@hktdc.org
Agnes Wat Tel: (852) 2584 4554 Email: agnes.ky.wat@hktdc.org
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The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With 50 offices globally, including 13 in Mainland China, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus.
