Asia's Fashion Spotlight
6-9 September 2017

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CENTRESTAGE: Asia's Fashion Spotlight Issue 2, 7 Sep 2017
6-9 Sep 2017, Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Cemtre
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CENTRESTAGE Raises the Curtain on a Nouveau Playhouse

Style in motion is back with youthful exuberance, vibrant expression and appreciation without borders. Welcome to CENTRESTAGE 2017 as the 2nd edition of this world-class industry event officially launched with yesterday’s CENTRESTAGE ELITES gala evening, celebrating Asia's most distinguished designers. Collecting the best and the brightest in global fashion, CENTRESTAGE presents a top-tier platform for buyers to source the latest collections from iconic labels, fashion powerhouses and emerging brands in Asia and beyond.

CENTRESTAGE proudly supports young designers in Hong Kong by providing golden opportunities to showcase their talent. Yesterday’s grand opening included the FASHIONALLY COLLECTION #10, featuring the latest SS18 menswear and womenswear collections from the following 10 emerging Hong Kong labels, presented by online fashion hub, FASHIONALLY. Participants include:

FromClothingOf
3B-A66

KA WA KEY
3B-A62
KEVIN HO
3B-A65
Lapeewee
3B-A56

NECRO POON
3B-A67
DEMO.
3B-A58

HANG
3B-A63

KENSON
3C-B81

KURT HO
3B-A69

NELSON BLACKLE
3B-A68
IKA BUTONI MAXRIENY

IKA BUTONI
3B-A21

MAXRIENY
3A-A05

 
112 mountainyam
3C-B57
Blind by JW
3C-B79
HAK
3C-B61
MEIKING NG
3B-A45
METHODOLOGY
3B-A29
phenotypesetter
3C-B70
SKETCHAROUND
3C-B62
WHOSTHAT
3C-B64
Yeung Chin
3C-B66
Featuring experts with vast industry experience, the Master Sharing Series kicked off yesterday by spotlighting star brand JUUN.J and his influence on Korean fashion and beyond. Representing Juun.J, the event featured Jean Colin, Vice President, Global Expansion Fashion Division, Samsung C&T, as she shared her perspective on the work of an Asian fashion pioneer.
What’s hot and what’s not? Launching our Trend Talk Series, Michael Leow, Asia/Pacific Sales & Marketing Head for global creative agency, Fashion Snoops, highlighted 10 macro lifestyle trends in 2018-2019 that will affect business strategy across all enterprises.
Trend Talk Series Picture
In the Zone
METRO collects sporty, trend-setting looks for on-the-go cosmopolites living a fabulous urban existence. Join us and experience the vibrancy of youth with the following labels on full display:
Unfold
3C-B80

WINNIE WITT
3C-B68
UNIUS
3C-A19
THE CENTAUR
3C-A07

BEOM
3C-B10
DRESSEDUNDRESSED
3C-A25
FUPPU
3C-A25

SKETCHAROUND
3C-B62
SEPT POINTS
3C-B11
More Brands

"NANHI puts strong emphasis on locally-sourced natural materials in Taiwan for our fashion collections. We are actively expanding our overseas presence through CENTRESTAGE. This is our second-year participation in the fair. We generated very positive response last year and that’s why we’re here again to promote new designsOur latest ‘The Daughter of Mountain and Sea’ collection adds unique Taiwanese elements into the design to offer some wearable and comfortable fashion. The feedback has been strong on the first day of exhibition. We have met with quite a number of buyers mainly from the Chinese mainland. A Singapore buyer also came to discuss cooperationThis fair is an international trade event attracting buyers from different places including Europe and Southeast Asia. We’re very pleased to be able to grow our business through this valuable platform."

Jerry Ho, Designer,
NANHI Co., Taiwan

"Pourquoi means ‘why’ in French and my designs represent an unanswered question mark. The clothes are full of creative, amusing and interesting designs, and I hope to surprise people with my pieces and capture their imagination. My pieces are popular in Japan, as they appreciate the colourful joyful designs. I have been liking it so far at CENTRESTAGE – the decoration is nice and it’s vibrant and spacious. I met a buyer from japan today, which is the right market for me since my brand is influenced by Japanese style. I brought a few select pieces from Macau to put on display and I hope to make a statement with my selection to make my booth stand out. I will be featured in the Designers’ Collection Show tomorrow and I’m looking forward to that."

Lalaismi Wai, Designer,
Pourquoi, Macau

"“In business for two years, Hausie is a Hong Kong-based showroom representing more than 20 international fashion brands from different places including UK, USA, Australia, Peru, Lebanon, UAE, Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines. We are making our debut at CENTRESTAGE this year to showcase a variety of fashion collections, jewellery and bags for 17 brands we exclusively distribute.  The feedback has been positive. So far, we have found about 20 potential customers from different markets including Galeries Lafayette from France, Aishti Group from Lebanon and multi-branded stores from the Chinese mainlandThey expressed interest in a wide range of items on offer. We will send pricing details to them for further negotiation. This fair has been well managed and we’re pleased with the results. We will consider exhibiting again."

Vivian Pang-Williams, Founder & CEO,
Hausie Showroom, Hong Kong

“YFS is a leading fashion retailer in Malaysia running 138 stores under different brands and concepts across the country. I am visiting CENTRESTAGE for the first time to find new brands and collections for business expansion. This is a fascinating fair featuring a lot of creative designs and interesting brands. I have already identified several Hong Kong designer brands for cooperation. They include fashion jewellery by CIAO and casual wear for ladies by FromClothingOf. I expect to place orders worth about US$10,000 to US$30,000 each with them. The menswear collections by Hong Kong designer Angus Tsui are also appealing. We will explore collaboration to create new menswear series for the HK$1,000-HK$4,000 retail price market. We had visited Hong Kong Fashion Week for Fall/Winter and Hong Kong Fashion Week for Spring/Summer in previous years and the results were very positive. We have opened two WOW concept stores for premium ladies' fashion in Kuala Lumpur and Johor Bahru this year with a USA partner we found at Hong Kong Fashion Week. The trade shows organised by HKTDC are always successful. I will visit CENTRESTAGE again.”

Nicholas Chong, Group CEO,
YFS Corporate (M) Sdn Bhd, Malaysia

"As an international fashion consultant, I travel on behalf of big buying houses or large department store groups. When they have shortcomings, they tell me what kind of clientele they might be losing so they advise me to go out to new fashion weeks and find something different to help them regain the ground they’ve lost and boost sales. So far at CENTRESTAGE I’ve found two exceptional brands that I’m interested in, one in particular amongst the offerings at the Japanese stand – there are some new brands with excellent quality. I’m very impressed with CENTRESTAGE and am confident I will return. It has a nice Parisian feel to it – there’s plenty of space, it’s well laid out and it’s easy to navigate."

Margaret Rushe, Buying Agent,
Rushe Farrell Consultancy, Australia

"I’m the owner of Lettie Gooch, a boutique that specialises in women’s apparel and accessories in Washington DC. I’m here to source new emerging designers. The US retail scene is evolving, so we’re focusing on more unique apparel offerings that can’t be found everywhere. We’ve had a few appointments with emerging Hong Kong designers and we’ve found some really great brands that we may be able to bring in to the shop because they produce in smaller quantities and might work with us so we can get stuff shipped to the US. I can see thought has been put into CENTRESTAGE, there is a lot of creativity. The fun social media friendly display pieces are a nice touch."

Theresa Watts, Owner
Lettie Gooch, the United States

"Hyundai currently operates 15 department stores, 5 outlet stores and a duty free shop in Korea. We are also selling various products through TV home shopping and two online portals. This is our first visit to CENTRESTAGE to source new designer brands to enrich our fashion offerings. So far, I have got in touch with 6 Japanese brands for menswear, ladies’ wear, scarves and other accessories through business matching meetings. The talks have been fruitful and the brands will provide more designs as well as pricing details for further discussion. My colleague is also here exploring with some Hong Kong and Indian brands for cooperation. It will take at least three to four months to conclude deals. The size of order will be smaller for pop-up sales but bigger for longer-term cooperation of showcase in our stores. This is a well-organised fair with everything in order. HKTDC has done an excellent job."

Xian Ying Zhu, Global Marketing Director,
New Business Development,
Hyundai Department Store Co., Ltd., Korea

Fashion Summit (HK) 2017
Time 9am - 6pm
Venue Meeting Room N200 Series
Major Sponsor CREATEHK
Organisers
  • Clothing Industry Training Authority
  • Hong Kong Design Institute
  • Office of the Hon Felix CHUNG Kwok-pan,
    Member of the Legislative Council
  • Redress
  • Sustainable Fashion Business Consortium
  • The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel
  • World Wide Fund for Nature Hong Kong
Strategic Partners
  • Hong Kong Trade Development Council
  • The Mills
Language English (simultaneous interpretation service in Putonghua will be provided)
Remarks Separate registration is required
 
Registration
Designers' Collection Show 1
Time 11:30am - 12noon
Venue Grand Hall, Level 3
Designers ALPS ANNIE LING, b.yu DESIGNS, Jade.K, MEIKING NG, WINNIE WITT, WINSOME LOK
Remarks By invitation – only fashion show ticket holders aged 18 or above will be admitted
Networking cum Business Matching Luncheon
Time 12noon - 2pm
Venue Fashion Funhouse, Halls 3B-C
Remarks By invitation only
Master Sharing Series:
A Dialogue with FFIXXED STUDIOS:
A Creative Take on the "Everyday"
Time 12noon - 12:45pm
Venue Meeting Rooms N106-8
Speaker Kain Picken and Fiona Lau,
Creative Directors, FFIXXED STUDIOS
Moderator Prof Cory Quach, Professor of Fashion Marketing & Management, SCAD Hong Kong
Language English (simultaneous interpretation service in Putonghua will be provided)
 
Programme Registration
Trend Talk Series:
WGSN Trend Talk: Retailing in the Age of AI
Time 2pm – 3pm
Venue Meeting Room N101B
Speaker Erica Ng, Senior Editor, WGSN Insight Asia Pacific
Language English (simultaneous interpretation service in Putonghua will be provided)
 
Programme Registration
Solo Fashion Parade: 
TAIPEI IN STYLE FASHION PARADE
Time 2:30pm – 2:45pm
Venue Fashion Funhouse, Halls 3B-C
Designers' Collection Show 2
MACAO FASHION PARADE
Time 3pm – 3:30pm
Venue Grand Hall, Level 3
Designers AXOXYXOXS, JADE.L, MACON, POURQUOI, Salut, ça va ?,
Worker Playground, ZICS, I.N.K
Remarks By invitation – only fashion show ticket holders aged 18 or above will be admitted
Fashionistas' Sharing:
Female Entrepreneurs Worldwide Panel Discussion: How to Stand Out and Elevate Your Brand
Time 4:15pm – 5:45pm
Venue Fashion Funhouse, Halls 3B-C
Speaker
  • Adrian Warr, Managing Director, Edelman Hong Kong
  • Pamela Ambler, Digital Reporter, Forbes
  • Bohan Qiu, Co-founder, totem collective & Senior PR Executive, APAC, Mr Porter
Moderator Tiffany Ap, Asia Correspondent, Women's Wear Daily
Organisers
  • Hong Kong Trade Development Council
  • Female Entrepreneurs Worldwide
Language English
 
Programme Registration
Redress: The EcoChic Design Award 2017 Grand Final Fashion Show
Time 5pm – 6pm
Venue Grand Hall, Level 3
Remarks By invitation – only fashion show ticket holders aged 18 or above will be admitted

CENTRESTAGE spreads the vibes of fashion across town with Hong Kong in Fashion! From mid-August onwards, over 100 hotels, restaurants, boutiques, shopping malls, studios and other partnering companies have joined hands with CENTRESTAGE to present a month-long line-up of events! Over 90 activities, shows, installations and exclusive offers are available to the city’s fashionable public as CENTRESTAGE brings style and flair across Hong Kong! Visit www.centrestage.com.hk/hkinfashion for the latest updates!

“Your Own Therapy” 
Aromatherapy Workshop HKTDC x HKDC Presents: 
Fashion Workshop Series

Fashion Night Out @ D2 Place

“The City of Fashion”
Flash Dance @ Harbour City

 
Snap Me Up
Join the CENTRESTAGE Street Snap Competition with prizes worth over $100,000! Simply showcase your style by taking a photo of yourself in your most chic outfit, tag your photos with #CENTRESTAGEHK on Instagram for a chance to win! Entries with the most votes will win prizes including hotel staycations, must-have fashion items and more!

 
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The concurrent HKTDC Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair is the world’s largest event of its kind gathering more than 820 exhibitors to showcase the latest designs and products under one roof. The fair’s special highlight Salon de TE brings together around 150 prestigious brands including Adriatica, Anonimo, ANPASSA, Blancpain, Breguet, Catena, Chopard, CORUM, DeWitt, Doxa, Enicar, FRANCK MULLER, Glashütte Original, Jacob & Co, Jaquet Droz, Juvenia, Mathey-Tissot, Memorigin, Montblanc, Piaget, Pilo & Co, Sultana, Zenith and many more.

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