"L' Atelier Duncan Ho specialises in custom-made one-of-a-kind fashion for clients looking for something unique and outstanding. We are pleased to be one of the Taiwanese brands to showcase at CENTRESTAGE. The parade of my evening gowns has been well received here. The feedback has been exceptional and I am happy that so many people love my collections. The show provides a great opportunity to raise our profile. It's an amazing experience being here to explore new business opportunities. I look forward to participating in the show again and hope that my collections will be featured in the opening gala show one day."

Duncan Ho, Creative Director,
L' Atelier Duncan Ho, Taiwan

"Galtiscopio has extended beyond wristwatches to provide a new series of clothing, footwear and fashion accessories. We have established a strong presence with over 200 points of sales in Asian markets including Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, Japan and the Chinese mainland. At CENTRESTAGE, Galtiscopio is exploring opportunities to work with partners to open brand stores in different markets. We've attracted positive responses from a number of Asian buyers such as customers from Korea, Indonesia and the Chinese mainland. Two buyers from Korea and Beijing have expressed serious interest in our collections."

Jeams Ho, Brand Manager,
Galtiscopio, Hong Kong

"We are showcasing our 2017 spring/summer evening wear as well as fall/winter collection at CENTRESTAGE. The traffic has been quite good at the show. A lot of people approached us and asked for catalogue details. Most of the buyers come from the Chinese mainland, Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia. Hong Kong is a good trading hub with excellent infrastructure, geographic advantage and good environment to do business. With the changing landscape of the fashion industry, we all need to work together to get better."

Ali Charisma, Designer,
Ali Charisma, Indonesia

"Established in Hong Kong, anagram takes inspiration from the beauty of everyday life to create versatile, easy-to-wear premium clothing for discerning women. As the quality of anagram is comparable to that of big brands, we think we have a niche market. That's why we participate at CENTRESTAGE to develop the international market. We have also participated in two fashion shows, with positive feedback from international buyers. We have established more than 10 new contacts including wholesalers from Malaysia, Singapore and the US, and a potential distributor from Vietnam. A buyer from New York has already confirmed her initial order. We expect that half of the new contacts will place orders after the show. As CENTRESTAGE will open its doors to public visitors on the last day, it provides a great opportunity for us to build our brand."

Winnie So, Brand Director,
anagram international limited, Hong Kong

"Hankyu Hanshin is one of the biggest department store operators in Japan running a total of 15 stores across the country. We are planning to open a 160,000-sqm flagship store in Ningbo of the Chinese mainland in 2018. That's why I am visiting CENTRESTAGE to meet fashion brands especially those with business connections in the Chinese mainland to explore cooperation opportunities. This visit allows me to establish some good contacts such as Hong Kong brand 'i.t.' I have also got in touch with some Chinese mainland brands such as JNBY and ILOVECHOC. These connections will facilitate our future business development."

Kiyohisa Kato, Merchandise Manager,
Hankyu Hanshin Department Stores, Inc., Japan

"Lucy House is a multi-branded high fashion boutique in the heart of Jakarta offering elegant women's wear to bring out the best of style. We are keen to introduce more new brands to our customers. CENTRESTAGE offers a good platform to meet designers and this visit has generated good business opportunities. I am now negotiating with Hong Kong brand Dorian Ho for its qipao collection. Initial order will involve about 100 pieces in different styles. I've also found another two Hong Kong brands anagram and YI-MING interesting. CENTRESTAGE has brought together some appealing designer brands. I will definitely visit the show again next year."

Lucy Kurniawan, Owner
Lucy House, Indonesia

"ZALORA is an online fashion powerhouse offering a comprehensive selection of local and international brands. I am visiting CENTRESTAGE to explore all kinds of fashion possibilities from apparel to bags and accessories. I have already found five potential brands from Taiwan, the Chinese mainland and Hong Kong. As we are looking for new collections for next year, the brands will provide more information about their latest designs for us. This show is good; the interior design and decoration of the fairground is very stylish."

Sinsupot Charoenkultawat,
Creative and Communication Director,
ZALORA (Thailand), Thailand

"I have come to CENTRESTAGE to look for contemporary evening wear for Harvey Nichols store in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. I am so happy to have found four new brands which suit the tastes of our customers. These brands include evening wear from Marquess & Homa, Guy Laroche Furs, shoes and handbags from Shelina and Camelia, and women's wear from Hong Kong's b.yu Designs. I really appreciate HKTDC's business matching service because it saves me a lot of time finding the right brands. The fashion shows are also very fascinating and I have found b.yu Designs at one of the fashion shows."

Fida Alkaud, Buyer,
Harvey Nichols Riyadh, Saudi Arabia