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SUMMARY:10 ASIAN DESIGNERS TO WATCH EXHIBITION
DESCRIPTION:The 10 Asian Designers to Watch exhibition is an annual event organized by Fashion Asia Hong Kong and the Hong Kong Design Centre\, held in Hong Kong as part of the Hong Kong Fashion Fest. The exhibition showcases cutting-edge capsule collections from ten emerging Asian fashion designers selected by industry experts. For 2025\, the event will take place from December 5-7 at the Clockenflap Music & Arts Festival in the Central Harbourfront. \nShortlisted by a panel of esteemed fashion industry leaders\, ten extraordinary Asian fashion designers are spotlighted by FASHION ASIA in a vibrant and unique fashion exhibition. \nACT N°1 (Mainland China): Luca Lin\, a designer of Italian-Chinese heritage and a Milan graduate\, began his fashion career at Max Mara Group. In 2016\, he founded ACT N°1\, inspired by his multicultural background\, to advocate for diversity\, inclusivity\, and social justice\, using fashion as a platform to support marginalized communities. The brand strives to promote equality and women’s rights\, envisioning a world that transcends race\, gender\, and appearance. \nKHOKI (Japan): KHOKI is a Tokyo-based design brand shaped by a collective spirit. Its garments are born not from a singular vision\, but through the quiet dialogue of many hands – a process where craft\, emotion\, and construction converge. Since its founding\, the KHOKI has focused on making clothing where the human touch is always visible\, blending traditional craftsmanship with modern sensibility. The brand’s approach to form defines its identity -reinterpreting traditional menswear through expressive cuts and a refined sensitivity to fabric. Drawing from a wide range of cultural traditions and a spectrum of aesthetic references\, KHOKI allows contrasting elements to coexist with understated harmony. Techniques such as quilting\, Kantha\, and Suzani embroidery are not decorative accents\, but essential to the garments’ identity and narrative. KHOKI seeks to be recognized not by name\, but through the experience each garment offers. \nKIT WAN STUDIOS (Hong Kong): Kit Wan\, a Hong Kong and Oslo-based fashion designer and visual artist\, crafts unique abstract reality through costumes\, multimedia installations\, 3D graphics\, and sound design. Following his studies at the Amsterdam Fashion Institute\, Hong Kong Polytechnic University (BA) and the Oslo National Academy of the Arts (MA)\, Wan explores the interplay between humans and technology\, drawing inspiration from mechanical aesthetics\, manga\, and sci-fi subcultures. His visually captivating work has been featured in esteemed publications such as GQ\, Elle\, The New York Times\, and Vogue\, and showcased on stages like Eurovision and the Grammys. He received the “Young Artist Work Scholarship” by The Arts Council of Norway\, with pieces from his MA collection housed in Oslo’s National Museum archive. His studio collaborates with brands like Apple\, Epson\, Lenovo\, and Samsung\, and creates performative works for Denmark’s Hotel Pro Forma. Since 2020\, Wan has designed numerous costumes for leading Asian musical talents. \nLỰU ĐẠN (Vietnam): LỰU ĐẠN is a luxury menswear label established by designer Hung La in 2021. A first-generation Vietnamese American residing in London\, La pursued his passion for fashion design at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp. Upon graduating\, he landed a role at Balenciaga under Nicolas Ghesquière\, and later worked alongside Phoebe Philo at Céline. In 2016\, La\, together with his partner Léa Dickely\, launched the luxury womenswear label Kwaidan Editions. The name LỰU ĐẠN is inspired by La’s Vietnamese heritage\, combining the words for “Pomegranate” and “Bullet” to form a colloquial expression meaning “Dangerous Man.” The brand respects heritage and generational sacrifice while celebrating the creation of new legacies as its community breaks free of tropes and expectation. \nOSCAR OUYANG (Mainland China): Originally from Beijing\, Central Saint Martins graduate Oscar Ouyang doesn’t approach design like most people. While others work with existing materials\, he is more interested in building things from scratch\, starting with the material itself. After completing his BA and MA programmes at Central Saint Martins\, he founded his eponymous brand\, OSCAR OUYANG\, with Yibo Chen\, a Royal College of Art MA Fashion Womenswear alum. The London-based brand has been stocked in Dover Street Market globally and throughout major APEC markets since its debut collection. It focuses on gender-neutral fashion and knitwear\, with a particular emphasis on sustainable practices. Drawing inspiration from military wear\, nature\, and edgy street style\, Ouyang’s unique aesthetic offers a fresh perspective on traditional craftsmanship. \nPenultimate (Mainland China): Penultimate is a collection of wearable art\, designed in Shanghai by Xiang Gao. Born and raised in Wenzhou\, China\, Gao completed her master’s degree at Parsons School of Design and gained valuable experience working under Raf Simons at Calvin Klein 205W39NYC. In 2018\, she launched Penultimate in New York. Celebrating craftsmanship\, Gao draws inspiration from her Chinese heritage and American experiences\, employing mixed-material assemblage techniques reminiscent of the 1970s Wearable Art movement. In fusing found materials with modern silhouettes\, Gao creates imaginative capsule collections at a slow and steady pace. Every piece has its own story. Penultimate was selected as a semi-finalist for the LVMH Prize 2025. \nswaying/knit (Mainland China): swaying/knit is a Shanghai-based avant-garde knitwear label founded in 2018 by fashion knitwear and textile designer Shasha Wong. Wong earned her Master’s degree in Womenswear Knitwear from the Royal College of Art in 2017\, following her graduation from the University of Arts London. Her graduation collections were recognised as Vogue Talents by Vogue Italia in both 2014 and 2017. \nTamme (Japan): Tamme is a Tokyo-based menswear label established in 2021 by designer Tatsuya Tamada\, originally from Fukushima. Following his graduation from Bunka Fashion College in 2012\, Tamada studied abroad in Paris and then spent six years honing his craft at Sacai before debuting Tamme’s 2021 Fall/Winter collection. Dedicated to honoring the history and culture of clothing\, Tamme proposes contemporary garments that blend classic and modern elements. By reconstructing these pieces for the present\, they offer a diverse and unbound perspective on fashion. The brand received the TOKYO FASHION AWARD 2025\, and Tamada is also a recipient of the 86th Soen Award. \nyoung n sang (South Korea): Tamme is a Tokyo-based menswear label established in 2021 by designer Tatsuya Tamada\, originally from Fukushima. Following his graduation from Bunka Fashion College in 2012\, Tamada studied abroad in Paris and then spent six years honing his craft at Sacai before debuting Tamme’s 2021 Fall/Winter collection. Dedicated to honoring the history and culture of clothing\, Tamme proposes contemporary garments that blend classic and modern elements. By reconstructing these pieces for the present\, they offer a diverse and unbound perspective on fashion. The brand received the TOKYO FASHION AWARD 2025\, and Tamada is also a recipient of the 86th Soen Award. \nZhong Zixin (Mainland China): Zhong Zixin is a lifestyle fashion brand that begins with clothing and extends into homeware\, all inspired by the notion of “home.” The brand’s collections bridge the gap between fashion and home decor with modern Art Deco elements. Established in Shanghai in 2021 by designer Zixin Zhong\, who graduated with a master’s degree in womenswear from Central Saint Martins in 2018\, the brand quickly captured attention when she showcased her work at London Fashion Week the same year. Her designs masterfully balance artistic expression with wearability\, often showcasing sculptural silhouettes and a distinct aesthetic that emphasises feminine lines.
URL:https://cultureplus.asia/event/10-asian-designers-to-watch-exhibition/
LOCATION:Central Harbourfront\, Central and Western\, Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:Design,Fairs & Festivals
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SUMMARY:DesignInspire 2025
DESCRIPTION:Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC)\, co-organised by the Hong Kong Design Centre (HKDC) and sponsored by the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA)\, this year’s DesignInspire runs from 3 to 6 December at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). Under the theme “Where Connections Spark Inspiration”\, the event kicks off with an exclusive VIP preview on the opening day\, followed by free admission over the next three days for industry professionals and the public. \nDesignInspire serves as a Business-to-All (B2A) platform that unites global design elites and trendsetting brands to promote cutting-edge innovation and ideas through a diverse range of interactive exhibits\, masterpiece\, trend talks and workshops. It also creates exceptional opportunities for establishing potential business partnerships with international creative leaders. \nDesign authority Maison&Objet from Paris makes a much-anticipated return to Hong Kong\, with an upgraded presence under the new brand Maison&Objet Intérieurs Hong Kong 2025. Almost doubling in size compared to 2024\, the showcase will bring together more than 200 brands\, artisans and artists\, creating a world-class platform for cross-cultural dialogue in the global design community. Centered on the theme “Crossroads”\, the three core sections deliver essential design elements: Design Factory brings Inspiration\, Design Showcase leads visitors into a path of Discovery\, while Encounters will happen inside Le Club a business lounge dedicated for design players. \nAn immersive pavilion\, Design Factory will focus on sustainability\, material innovation and cultural storytelling\, offering visionary design solutions for the contemporary world and featuring four distinctive curatorial projects by forward-thinking creative teams\, such as Belgian designer Lionel Jadot and Thai bamboo artist Korakot Aromdee. Design Showcase will extend Maison&Objet’s creative footprint to seven design capitals and present diverse expressions of design excellence that address the evolving needs of multifunctional living\, workspace and hospitality environments. Featured creators include renowned French designer and sculptor Hubert Le Gall; renowned Hong Kong architect and interior designer Steve Leung; and Paul Bonlarron\, recipient of the Maison&Objet Design Showcase Award 2025\, co-presented by France’s Mobilier National and Maison&Objet. \nCurated by renowned design master Alan Chan\, UNVEIL and the Su Chang Design Research Office\, BOTTEGA HONG KONG merges Italian alimentari (boutique grocery stores) with Hong Kong’s local “si dor” corner shop culture\, transforming the space into an art-driven lifestyle concept store. The pavilion brings together 12 brands and designers from Hong Kong and Italy\, including Hong Kong creative icon anothermountainman\, LOEWE Craft Prize finalist Didi Ng\, and leading Italian design brands Moroso and Minotti by Andante. The showcase will also present a special crossover collaboration between century-old Italian umbrella maker Francesco Maglia and long-established Hong Kong umbrella brand Leung So Kee\, highlighting the beauty of the craftsmanship and cultural convergence between the two places. \nCurated by award-winning emerging artist Chilai Howard\, TINY STUDIO reimagines Hong Kong’s traditional street stalls to create 12 standalone pavilions that blend art\, design and technology. Visitors will be able to explore immersive installations featuring sculpture\, digital media\, scent design and live music performances\, offering a vibrant interpretation of creative encounters between Hong Kong and Italian cultures. Highlights include a collaborative sculpture by Hong Kong artist Danny Lee and Italian sculptor Francesca Bernardini; an audiovisual piece co-created by acclaimed music producer Edward Chan and Kelly Cheuk and Kwokin from the music video and visual production studio (Re); and a showcase of selected works by illustrator Pen So. \nThis year’s DesignInspire will feature more than 250 exhibitors from 14 countries and regions\, presenting a broad spectrum of innovative design across different disciplines. The Hong Kong Design Centre\, Hong Kong Design Institute (HKDI) and numerous local creators will showcase works that bridge tradition and modern innovation\, including a smart textile handbag series co-created by intelligent textile brand GERI and esteemed graphic design master Dr Kan Tai-keung\, demonstrating the synergy between technology and craftsmanship. The dedicated SHOP Zone will offer visitors the chance to purchase original design products from around the world. Meanwhile\, the InnoTalks series will bring together international designers and industry leaders to explore timely topics such as creative toy intellectual property (IP) development\, AI-powered design\, and innovation in licensing and IP strategy. \nFair Dates & Opening Hours\n3 Dec 2025 (Wed) 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm (VIP Preview\, By Invitation only)\n4 – 5 Dec 2025 (Thu – Fri) 9:30am – 7:30pm\n6 Dec 2025 (Sat) 9:30am – 7:00pm \nAdmission: Register for Free Admission
URL:https://cultureplus.asia/event/designinspire-2025/
LOCATION:Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC)\, 1 Expo Drive\, Wan Chai\, Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:Design
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SUMMARY:Hong Kong Book Fair 2025
DESCRIPTION:The 35th Hong Kong Book Fair\, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC)\, will be held from 16 to 22 July at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC)\, running together with the HKTDC Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo and the HKTDC World of Snacks. These three major summer fairs will feature more than 770 exhibitors\, offering a vibrant array of cultural and lifestyle experiences. \nThe theme of this year’s Book Fair is “Food Culture･Future Living”\, inviting readers to explore diverse aspects of food culture through reading\, savouring the cultural nuances and lifestyle attitudes behind various texts and delving into new food cultures shaped by future technologies to experience the joy brought by both reading and dining. The World of Art & Culture will present an exhibition titled “Book a Table･Food for Thought” that features eight tables curated by eight artists\, each exploring themes related to food and healthy living\, surplus and future\, table etiquette\, lifestyle and culture\, process\, experience\, music\, art\, and more. The exhibition will showcase related books and exhibits from around the world\, while an interactive device onsite will recommend books and exhibits to visitors. \nThe Book Fair’s Eight Seminar Series covers diverse topics including Theme of the Year\, Renowned Writers\, English and International Reading\, World of Knowledge\, Children and Youth Reading\, Hong Kong Cultural and Historical\, Lifestyle and Personal Development and Spiritual Growth\, inviting a stellar line-up of celebrated Chinese and international authors to join the seminars in person. There will be over 620 cultural activities both onsite and offsite\, providing diverse programmes for booklovers. \nThis year\, the HKTDC is collaborating with M1 Group Limited to bring the FIBA 3×3 World Tour Hong Kong 2025 international event to the HKCEC for the first time\, running alongside the Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo. A single ticket offers entry to all three fairs and the carnival-style 3×3 Village\, where visitors can enjoy interactive sports booth games as well as sports product showcases. \n 
URL:https://cultureplus.asia/event/hong-kong-book-fair-2025/
LOCATION:Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC)\, 1 Expo Drive\, Wan Chai\, Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:Fairs & Festivals,Literature
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SUMMARY:DesignInspire 2024
DESCRIPTION:DesignInspire\, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC)\, co-organised by the Hong Kong Design Centre (HKDC)\, and sponsored by the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA)\, will be held on 5-7 December at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). \nThe exhibition will be fully open with complimentary admission for design industry players and the public throughout the three-day event. Under the theme of “Design for a Better Tomorrow”\, this year’s exhibition marks a milestone strategic partnership with globally renowned interior design trade fair creator Maison&Objet\, bringing together local and international design luminaries to create a unique experiential journey for both industry professionals and the public. The Business of Design Week Summit 2024\, organised by HKDC\, will run concurrently on 2-7 December and 4-6 December respectively\, creating a perfect synergy with DesignInspire. \nExplore French creative and design excellence \nThe globally renowned Maison&Objet\, a premier platform for international design\, interior decoration\, and lifestyle\, has signed an MOU with the HKTDC and is making its Hong Kong debut. The collaboration features the Maison&Objet Factory\, a 1\,000-square-metre immersive showcase that presents cutting-edge design trends while reinforcing Hong Kong’s role as Asia’s design capital. The exhibition area is divided into five unique zones conceived by master curators: “Nature\, the Muse!”\, “Conscious Staging”\, “Precious Matters”\, “Shades of Sustainability” and “Terra Cosmos: spaces full of future promise”\, each interpreting “conscious design” from its own unique perspective. “Nature\, the Muse!” curated by internationally renowned Chinese contemporary designer Jiang Qiong Er\, features selected works by 10 prestigious French artisans from Les Lauréats de l’Intelligence de la Main® and nine Chinese master craftsmen\, demonstrating the exceptional craftsmanship of both East and West. \nAdditionally\, DesignInspire will also work with several French institutions to present an array of prestigious French brands\, including Baccarat and LALIQUE. A highlight includes Baccarat’s exclusive crystal chandelier collaboration with Hong Kong design maestro Steve Leung\, featuring blue-and-white porcelain elements. \nFuture Archive showcases Hong Kong creativity and cross-generational dialogue\nThe Future Archive\, curated by award-winning designer and cross-disciplinary artist Chilai Howard\, will present groundbreaking collaborative works between Hong Kong’s veteran design masters and rising talents. The showcase features seven exceptional creative partnerships\, including graphic design master and ink painter Kan Tai-keung with printmaker and tattoo artist Li Ning; international architectural designer Steve Leung with new media artist Chris Cheung / XPLOR; sculptor Johnson Tsang with emerging Hong Kong artist Kila Cheung; watch designer Joe Kwan with sculptural visual effects designer Ram2; wood carving master craftsman Siu Ping-keung with woodwork craftsman Chow Kin-lung; neon light craftsman Wu Chi-kai with woodwork art brand Start From Zero; and master minibus sign writer Mak Kam-sang with hand- painted signage artist Katol. The exhibition features a life-sized red minibus facade showcasing their iconic calligraphic artistry. These cross-disciplinary collaborations between seasoned design masters and a new generation of artists\, exemplifies the perfect balance of tradition and innovation\, highlighting Hong Kong design’s unique appeal in combining international perspectives with local characteristics. \nInteractive art tech zone and local design showcase \nThe exhibition features a dedicated art tech interactive zone\, presenting creative performances by renowned local watercolour artist Pei Chung and real-time visual artist moon.noon. Pei Chung’s exhibition not only showcases his signature jellyfish motifs but also incorporates Hong Kong’s most iconic urban symbols\, including dazzling neon signs\, street-traversing trams and minibuses\, and local culinary delights like pineapple buns. The exhibits incorporate interactive elements\, allowing visitors to experience the creative fusion of watercolour art and digital technology. \nReal-time visual artist moon.noon brings an immersive art installation “Echoes of Urban Pulse”. The work consists of two installations. “Urban Mirage” which uses optical and sound data recorded on Hong Kong streets to present the city’s distinctive landscapes like Causeway Bay’s Yee Wo Street Bridge and Central’s Edinburgh Place pedestrian tunnel through over 2\,000 different light states\, offering visitors a unique sensory experience. The second installation\, “Streetlight Sonata”\, is an interactive art installation incorporating Hong Kong street light elements\, with backgrounds changing according to visitors’ movements and steps\, creating unique light and shadow effects. \nSeveral renowned local design institutions will also participate in DesignInspire. The Hong Kong Design Institute will showcase its project Motifx\, featuring distinctive household items using Chinese classical floral patterns\, demonstrating the unique charm of traditional patterns in stylish homes and daily life. The HKDC Pavilion by Hong Kong Design Centre will display approximately 20 creations from the Fashion Incubation Programme (FIP) and Design Incubation Programme (DIP)\, along with over 200 DFA Design Award-winning works. \nDemonstrating the remarkable strength of local design\, this year’s DesignInspire will feature a Hong Kong Design On Stage zone\, showcasing eight local design teams that won the Hong Kong section competition at Paris’ Maison&Objet\, including: Studio Yellowdot\, Studio-Ryte\, Hintegro Limited\, Green & Associates (HK) Limited\, @StreetsignHK\, Monica Tsang Designs Limited\, MLKK Design Studio Limited\, and BEAU Architects. \nAs a unique business-to-all platform for Hong Kong’s creative industry\, DesignInspire serves not only as a bridge connecting Hong Kong with the international design community but also a creative exchange platform that fosters collaboration among various stakeholders. The innovative works and concepts presented by event exhibitors not only showcase the latest design trends\, they also emphasise how these innovations can be applied in business\, providing rich inspiration and fresh ideas for various industries\, particularly those focused on customer experience\, such as real estate developers\, retail\, and service sectors (including hotels\, shopping malls\, chain restaurants\, clubs\, and airlines). Through advancements in spatial design\, product design\, material applications\, and art technology\, these industries can enhance their brand image and customer experience\, ultimately attracting more consumers. \nDesign seminars and workshops promoting Hong Kong craftsmanship \nTo foster design innovation and exchange\, the exhibition features InnoTalks with approximately 12 sessions by design experts from various countries and regions. Topics include font design\, Xiaohongshu marketing\, design trends promoting inclusion and social responsibility\, future design: conscious design\, storytelling through Bohemian glass\, Chinese patterns and modern design\, among other engaging subjects that stimulate creative thinking. The Design Council of Hong Kong will also hold the D-Mark certification ceremony and sharing session. \nThis year’s DesignInspire engages professionals\, design enthusiasts\, and the public through exhibitions\, seminars\, and workshops. The exhibition features diverse interactive experience zones and creative workshops\, including art design and traditional crafts\, where visitors can create Hong Kong-style iced lemon tea candles and cultural heritage bamboo coasters. STEAM education workshops offer Logiblocs programming and AR drawing activities to inspire innovative thinking. The venue also includes design select store in the Shop zone\, featuring collectors’ items from designers and brands\, offering visitors the opportunity to purchase unique design pieces to add fashion and elegance to their own homes. Click here for registration. \nAdditionally\, three major events – the Business of IP Asia Forum\, Entrepreneur Day and Start-up Express: International Edition 2024\, will be held concurrently with DesignInspire at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre on 5-6 December\, creating synergy and business opportunities. Participants can also explore cooperation opportunities through one-on-one business matching to meet with various design service companies.
URL:https://cultureplus.asia/event/designinspire-2024/
LOCATION:Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC)\, 1 Expo Drive\, Wan Chai\, Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:Design,Fairs & Festivals
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SUMMARY:CENTRESTAGE 2024
DESCRIPTION:Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and sponsored by the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA)\, CENTRESTAGE\, Asia’s annual fashion extravaganza\, returns to the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) from 4 to 7 September (Wednesday to Saturday). This year’s event will see the catwalks light up with the latest collections from 250 brands and emerging talents from 17 countries and regions. The HKTDC is welcoming buyers from around the globe to explore unique procurement opportunities and will also open the doors to the public free of charge over the four-day period. This year’s CENTRESTAGE will further cement Hong Kong’s status as Asia’s fashion capital and a flourishing hub for cultural exchange and international trade. \nShowcasing the latest collections of local fashion design brands in a cinematic way \nThe excitement continues with the Fashion Hong Kong Runway Show on the opening day of the fair (4 September)\, with four top local fashion brands – ANGUS TSUI\, röyksopp gakkai\, selfFab.\, and Z I D I – showcasing their latest collections. Moving beyond the traditional runway format\, the event is collaborating with Steve Chan\, director of the film Weeds on Fire that won the 1st First Feature Film Initiative organised by the CCIDA (formerly known as Create Hong Kong)\, to present the fashion creations of the four brands through a unique cinematic storytelling approach. This innovative take on the runway experience allows audiences to explore the world of fashion through a fresh lens while fostering deeper collaboration in Hong Kong’s creative industries. \nThe four-day fair will feature a series of other fashion shows\, including the “Greater Bay Area Fashion Fusion Show” organised by Fashion Farm Foundation with the CCIDA as Lead Sponsor\, the “Macao Fashion Parade” by the Macao Productivity and Technology Transfer Center\, “Thai Designers’ Showcase” by Thailand’s Department of International Trade Promotion\, and the “Hong Kong Kids Fashion Show” by Hong Kong Kids Fashion Week. \nCENTRESTAGE will feature five zones\, including the newly added Athleisure and Circular Fashion zones that will feature products from the increasingly popular activewear fashion and circular fashion sectors. The Craftsmanship zone will feature exquisite artisanship while the Contemporary zone offers chic and avant-garde designs and the Urban zone highlights products targeting the younger segment. \nParticipating at CENTRESTAGE for the first time\, the British Consulate-General Hong Kong will bring circular fashion clothing from eight British brands\, including the Roksanda label from master British designer Roksanda Ilinčić. International celebrities such as American pop star Lady Gaga\, former United States First Lady Michelle Obama and British royal Kate Middleton have all worn Roksanda’s designs. The designer will attend the exhibition in person\, hosting a sharing session at which she will interact with attendees and discuss her path to success. \nThe sports fever sparked by the Paris Olympics Games remains intense. Different sports brands will participate at CENTRESTAGE this year\, including internationally renowned golf brand ASHWORTH\, which is collaborating with well-known Hong Kong designer Mountain Yam to launch a joint collection at the event. \nAlso in attendance at CENTRESTAGE are local and global industry powerhouses such as the Hong Kong Fashion Designers Association (HKFDA)\, the Hong Kong Design Institute (HKDI)\, the Laboratory for Artificial Intelligence in Design (AiDLab)\, Redress\, the Knitwear Innovation and Design Society (KIDS)\, the School of Fashion and Textiles of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University\, and the Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel (HKRITA). Governments and brands from around the world are actively supporting the event and showcasing their collections\, including first-time participant the Singapore Fashion Council\, Japan’s Ueda College of Fashion\, the Thailand Textile Institute and the Indonesia Fashion Chamber. \nExperts gather to discuss future fashion industry developments \nLeading figures from various fields in the fashion industry will take part in a series of seminars that will provide in-depth insights into the latest fashion trends\, industry developments and related technologies. Among them\, the Innovation and Technology Symposium organised by the Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel\, themed “Scaling from Innovation to Impact”\, will explore how collaboration can multiply the effectiveness of innovative research and development to help the textile and fashion industry meet future challenges. \nEntering its ninth edition\, CENTRESTAGE not only attracts top international designers and brands but also provides a stage for iconic industry competitions. The finals of the REDRESS Design Award 2024\, a sustainable fashion design competition sponsored by CCIDA\, will be held at CENTRESTAGE on 5 September. Ten finalists from around the world will come to Hong Kong to showcase their latest designs on the runway and compete for awards. Meanwhile\, the Young Knitwear Designer’s Contest (YKDC)\, organised by the Knitwear Innovation and Design Society\, will hold its final fashion show on the third day of the exhibition (6 September). \nSet to be the grand finale of this year’s CENTRESTAGE\, the Hong Kong Young Fashion Designers’ Contest (YDC) 2024 will take place on 7 September. Masayuki Ino\, founder and designer of Japanese fashion brand doublet\, will join as a guest judge alongside a panel of industry experts. Together\, they will select the winners from 10 finalists for four awards: the Champion\, Excellence Award\, Best Art Direction and My Favourite Collection. The public is invited to participate by casting votes online (https://bit.ly/YDC2024_Vote_Now) for their favourite collection. \nCENTRESTAGE will be held concurrently with HKTDC’s Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair and Salon de TIME.
URL:https://cultureplus.asia/event/centrestage-2024/
LOCATION:Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC)\, 1 Expo Drive\, Wan Chai\, Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:Fairs & Festivals,Fashion & Jewellery
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SUMMARY:Hong Kong Book Fair 2024
DESCRIPTION:The 34th HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair\, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC)\, will be held from 17 to 23 July (Wednesday to Tuesday) at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC)\, running concurrently with the HKTDC Sports and Leisure Expo and HKTDC World of Snacks. With a single ticket\, visitors can immerse themselves in the worlds of literature\, sports and leisure activities and global snacks\, with some 760 exhibitors across the three fairs. This year’s Book Fair will stage more than 600 cultural events onsite and off-site\, including acclaimed writers’ seminars and book launches to help promote a stronger reading culture in Hong Kong. \nArt Gallery exhibits take visitors from page to screen \nThe Book Fair continues to receive funding from the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region’s Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency to support featured activities\, including the Art Gallery\, World of Art & Culture\, the International Publishing Forum and the debut of IP Roundtable. \nThe popular Art Gallery will be exhibiting a wide range of works from the featured writers of the year\, including Erica Li\, Raymond To\, Joyce Chan\, Norris Wong\, Chiang Hiu Mei\, and Law Kar\, highlighting their publications\, manuscripts\, awards\, and movie props. Most of them will also attend the Book Fair in person to engage with visitors both inside and outside the event. The Art Gallery has two other exhibition areas\, namely Featured Directors and Classic Literary Adaptations. The former showcases selected works by directors such as Wong Kar-wai\, Ho Cheuk-tin\, Nick Cheuk\, Tsui Hark\, Ann Hui and Stanley Kwan; while the latter highlights original novels by writers like Yi Shu\, Lilian Lee\, Jin Yong\, Ni Kuang and Eileen Chang\, along with selected clips\, posters\, e-books and theme songs from respective film adaptations. \nWorld of Art & Culture opens door to different cultures \nTo guide readers in exploring the world through Hong Kong\, the Book Fair has set up the World of Art & Culture\, promoting cultural exchange through displaying exhibits from across the globe.  In addition to creations from Mainland China\, Hong Kong and Taiwan\, the zone will also feature film and television literature from Argentina\, Colombia\, the Czech Republic\, France\, Indonesia\, Korea\, Mexico\, Peru\, the Philippines\, Spain and Switzerland\, Vietnam and more. Echoing this year’s fair theme\, the World of Art & Culture features an AI-powered interactive installation. Visitors can select keywords to recompose iconic scenes from global films and TV shows\, including In the Mood for Love\, Infernal Affairs\, Kung Fu Hustle\, Blade Runner and Spirited Away. Additionally\, an interactive map will display filming locations and behind-the-scenes details. \nAs the East-meets-West centre\, Hong Kong is well positioned to promote international cultural exchange\, particularly relating to traditional Chinese culture. This year\, the Book Fair will feature a Mainland China Publishers Zone with Beijing as the thematic city\, demonstrating the cultural allure of the nation’s capital. The Book Fair will also host an IP Roundtable for the first time on the second day (18 July)\, inviting representatives from the international publishing and copyright industries to discuss the challenges and opportunities that AI is bringing to IP and copyright commercialisation. \nEight Seminar Series invites literary giants to host seminars \nThe Book Fair will continue to feature the Eight Seminar Series\, with authors invited to share and exchange ideas on topics including Theme of the Year\, Renowned Writers\, English and International Reading\, World of Knowledge\, Children and Youth Reading\, Hong Kong Cultural and Historical\, Lifestyle and Personal Development and Spiritual Growth. One seminar has invited Yuyi\, the author of the original novel City of Darkness\, which was adapted into the hit movie “Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In”\, to share his creative journey and the process of adapting the story into comics and a film\, as well as the challenges he encountered along the way. \nThe Renowned Writers Seminar Series\, co-organised with Ming Pao and Yazhou Zhoukan\, will invite heavyweight Chinese-language writers from Mainland China\, Hong Kong and Taiwan to speak at the fair. The lineup includes Su Tong\, a pioneer of Chinese avant-garde fiction; Jin Yucheng\, who won the Lu Xun Literary Award for his novel Blossoms Shanghai; and Ban Yu\, one of the three trailblazers of the Dongbei renaissance. \nThis year\, the English and International Reading Seminar Seriesfully reflects Hong Kong’s internationality. The global authors sharing at the event include British scholar Christopher Cowell\, who explores the relationship between architecture and urban cultural history; renowned Czech illustrator and animation director Galina Miklínová; Korean writer Mirinae Lee\, who has been shortlisted for a women’s fiction award and more; and Thai author Narisapongse Rakwattananont\, recipient of the Southeast Asian Literature Award. Speakers at other seminars include business management expert\, writer and poet Feng Tang; aerospace expert Lui Kin-Chuen; and local lyricist scholar Chu Yiu-wai. The Story Sharing by Celebrities session will feature singer Serrini\, CUHK Medical School Associate Dean Dr Teoh Yuen-chun\, renowned pianist Lee Ka-ling\, and Ngong Ping 360 Managing Director Tung Pui-chuen.
URL:https://cultureplus.asia/event/hong-kong-book-fair-2024/
LOCATION:Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC)\, 1 Expo Drive\, Wan Chai\, Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:Children,Fairs & Festivals,Literature
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SUMMARY:Hong Kong Book Fair 2023
DESCRIPTION:The 33rd HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair\, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC)\, will run from 19 to 25 July at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). With the theme of Children’s and Young Adult Literature\, the Book Fair will showcase children’s and young adults’ literature\, explore the depth of it and promote the fun of reading in the city\, echoing the tagline Reading the World: The Joy of Reading for Children and Youth. This year’s Book Fair has invited acclaimed writers and speakers and organised more than 600 seminars and cultural activities. \nArt Gallery highlights rich culture of Lingnan \nReaders have always liked the Art Gallery which will have two thematic exhibitions this year – Featured writers of the theme of the year and Treasures of Lingnan Culture – at the HKCEC Hall 3 Concourse. The exhibition of featured writers will focus on the selected works and precious collections of the nine writers. They are A Nong\, Chau Mat-mat\, Wei Ya\, Sun Wai-ling\, Leong Monk-fung\, Poon Ming-chu\, Poon Kam-ying\, and the late Quenby Fung and Ho Tsz. \nThey will share their views on the evolution of children’s literature and shed light on their writing experiences. Quenby Fung’s close friends Dr Justine Woo and Joanne Chan will attend the Book Fair on her behalf while Carmen Ho will join the talk on behalf of her late father Ho Tsz. \nThe Book Fair\, together with the Ling Ngai Art Association\, the Hong Kong Calligraphers’ Association and other organisations\, will jointly launch the Treasures of Lingnan Culture exhibition showcasing calligraphy by famous artists\, paintings from the Lingnan school and intangible cultural heritage – Canton Porcelain – to help promote the unique artistic heritage of Lingnan. \nWong Fei-hung is considered the guru of Lingnan culture. The Book Fair has dedicated an exhibition to honour his legacy by featuring books\, martial arts magazines\, movie programme booklets and stage photos related to his movies in the 1950s and 1960s\, among other invaluable items\, helping visitors visualise the history of Lingnan martial arts and culture. The Art Gallery will incorporate interactive design and display\, bringing to life Lingnan customs and traditions. \nBrand-new World of Art & Culture to facilitate cultural exchange \nSponsored by Create Hong Kong* (CreateHK) of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR)\, the World of Art & Culture zone will be launched to further strengthen Hong Kong’s position as an East-meets-West centre for international cultural exchange. Curated by renowned Hong Kong designers\, the zone vividly depicts literature and cultural arts related to the youth-focused theme from 24 countries and regions including France\, Hungary\, Switzerland\, Spain\, Korea\, Brunei and more. The zone will also exhibit the awarded books under Children & Youth and Art & Design categories of Hong Kong Publishing Biennial Award 2023. There will be workshops where participants experience art\, culture and creativity to help readers develop a deeper understanding of different cultures. \nBrightest minds share tips on creative insights at Eight Seminar Series \nThe Eight Seminar Series continues to be a Book Fair highlight. The seminars include: Theme of the year\, Renowned Writers\, English and International Reading\, World of Knowledge\, Children and Youth Reading\, Personal Development and Spiritual Growth\, Lifestyle and Hong Kong Cultural and Historical. Partnering with Ming Pao and Yazhou Zhoukan\, the HKTDC again organises the Renowned Writers Seminar Series addressed bv leading Chinese-language authors as speakers. Speakers include Yu Hua\, considered one of the three most talented writers in China; Luo Zhen-yu\, a motivational speaker with an online and offline audience of over 10 million for his New Year’s Eve speech; Ma Boyong\, famous novelist; Xu Zhi-yuan\, founder of the bookstore Owspace; Pang Bei\, a Mao Dun literature prize winner; Chen Chun-cheng\, a Blancpain-Imaginist literary prize winner\, Guan Zhong-min\, famous Taiwanese host; Shum Sai-shing\, scholar of Hong Kong history; Brian Wong\, Balliol College Rhodes scholar and Susana Cheung Chui-yung\, a veteran journalist. They will share ups and downs of their writing journey with Hong Kong booklovers. \nThe Book Fair is privileged to draw high-profile English-language writers to host seminars for the English and International Reading Seminar Series. The special guests include Indonesian writer Jesse Q Sutanto\, who won the 2021 Comedy Women in Print Prize; Theadora Whittington\, a well-known British children’s book author who published The Sand Turtle; Jane Houng\, a British children’s literature author who has been living in Hong Kong for more than 30 years; Winston Chu\, Vice President of Society for Protection of the Harbour; Libby Lam\, aka Lady Libby\, children’s book author; and Mark O’Neill\, an experienced researcher of Chinese history. Speakers of other series include Hong Kong pop band The Wynners formed in the 70s\, former Hong Kong cycling team member Wong Kam-po\, Executive Council convener Regina Ip and artiste Priscilla Wong. A broad spectrum of topics will be covered. \nThe Book Fair continues to invite many outstanding figures to share their stories with children at the Storytelling by Celebrities session. The speakers include Hong Kong education expert Dr Chan Wai-kai; orthopaedic surgeon Dr Liyeung Lucci Lugee; CEO of Chinese Estates Holdings Limited Chan Hoi-wan; Chairman of Board of Trustees of Wai Yin Association Mandy Cho\, Chairman of Shininglife Charity Jade Kwan; artiste Coco Chiang and more.
URL:https://cultureplus.asia/event/hong-kong-book-fair-2023/
LOCATION:Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC)\, 1 Expo Drive\, Wan Chai\, Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:Fairs & Festivals,Literature
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SUMMARY:CENTRESTAGE 2022
DESCRIPTION:Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC)\, Asia’s fashion showcase CENTRESTAGE will be held from 9 to 11 September at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). This year’s show features more than 230 well-known and emerging brands from 15 countries and regions. \nIn 2022\, CENTRESTAGE will offer a trip to the metaverse\, together with a number of virtual reality interactive zones\, seamlessly blending technology with the fashion world to encourage fashion buyers and the public to fully immerse themselves. \nEntering its seventh edition in 2022\, the upcoming CENTRESTAGE will have “Inclusion and Diversity” as its central theme. The opening gala\, CENTRESTAGE ELITES\, will feature the 2023 spring/summer collections of Hong Kong fashion brand DEMO and Japanese brand Children of the discordance. \nDerek Chan and Mite Chan\, co-founders of DEMO\, will give a preview of CENTRESTAGE highlights at the media event on 23 August. Moreover\, key features from other CENTRESTAGE events will be revealed\, including the Fashion Hong Kong Runway Show\, FASHIONALLY shows and the annual Hong Kong Young Fashion Designers’ Contest (YDC). Collections from a number of brands exhibiting at the fair will be showcased at the media event’s fashion parade. Celebrity artiste Adam Pak will be guest model at the event.
URL:https://cultureplus.asia/event/centrestage-2022/
LOCATION:Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC)\, 1 Expo Drive\, Wan Chai\, Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:Fairs & Festivals,Fashion & Jewellery
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SUMMARY:Hong Kong International Jewellery Show and International  Diamond\, Gem & Pearl Show
DESCRIPTION:Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC)\, the 38th HKTDC Hong Kong International Jewellery Show and 8th HKTDC Hong Kong International Diamond\, Gem & Pearl Show will be held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre from 29 July to 2 August\, presenting a dazzling array of exquisite jewellery and jewellery-making materials. The two shows will be fully open to public\, welcoming jewellery lovers to enjoy the displays and purchase precious items. In parallel with the twin jewellery shows\, the HKTDC will stage the inaugural Simply Shopping Fest\, bringing together a variety of gourmet foods and wine\, home and living products\, as well as toys and leisure products to offer the public a rewarding one-stop shopping experience. \n430+ global exhibitors participate in twin jewellery shows\nThis year’s twin jewellery shows have attracted more than 430 exhibitors. In addition to local jewellery companies\, exhibitors from Mainland China\, Germany\, Italy\, Japan and Singapore are taking part in the event\, including the Italian pavilion that comprises some 20 exhibitors. In addition\, the Asia Pacific Creator Association will present innovative jewellery creations from a number of Hong Kong designers.\nSophia Chong\, Deputy Executive Director of the HKTDC\, said: “Many exhibitors taking part in the jewellery shows have continued to explore opportunities in the retail market during the pandemic\, while local consumers crave for jewellery pieces with unique designs and attractive pricing. That’s why we have fully opened this year’s shows to public visitors. At the same time\, Simply Shopping Fest will feature six exhibit zones with more than 540 exhibitors showcasing products from Taiwan\, Japan\, Australia and France\, along with other countries and regions. The government will soon issue the second phase of the Consumption Voucher Scheme (CVS)\, which will stimulate the local public to embark on a new wave of spending. In addition\, the opening of the MTR Exhibition Centre Station will provide greater convenience for many\, elevating the entire shopping experience at the three fairs.” \nJewellery industry further explores local market and online business\nHelped by the stabilisation of the local pandemic situation in April and May and the first phase of the CVS by the government\, Hong Kong’s total retail sales rose in value by 4.7% year on year in April and May. It is expected that the second phase of the CVS and other government measures will continue to stimulate the local jewellery retail market. Lawrence Ma\, Chairman of the HKTDC Hong Kong International Jewellery Show and HKTDC Hong Kong International Diamond\, Gem & Pearl Show Fair Organising Committee\, pointed out that the continuation of the pandemic combined with increased geopolitical and global economic uncertainty have led many in the jewellery industry to shift their focus to the local market in addition to online opportunities. “More and more jewellery retailers are looking to expand their online sales business and promote their brands and products to the target consumer market through livestreaming and social media promotion\,” Mr Ma said. \nExquisite jewellery pieces make their Hong Kong debut\nThis year’s Hong Kong International Jewellery Show consists of five highlighted zones\, including “World of Glamour”\, which showcases the artistry and world-renowned expertise of Hong Kong’s fine jewellery sector and has attracted many well-known local jewellery companies to participate. “Fine Jewellery”\, meanwhile\, showcases a wide variety of fine jewellery from around the world. Featured products in the two fair spotlights include:\n– The “Secret Garden” collection from Zuri Jewelry Company Limited (Booth 3D-D16). Inspired by the masterpieces of impressionist painter Claude Monet\, Zuri combines natural- colour diamonds gifted by nature with modern jewellery design\, presenting a feast of flower- shaped high-end jewellery that people will adore.\n– The “Spring Miracle.Bee” collection 18K White Gold Diamond Earrings from Dai Sun Jewellery Company Limited (Booth 3G-A10) highlight the beauty of nature in the design.\n– Jadeite Cabochon and Diamond Earrings from On Tung Company (Booth 3E-F02)\, beset by hexagon-shaped\, kite-shaped\, and oval-cut diamonds with a classic and timeless jadeite design.\n– A variety of wedding jewellery\, including the 18K Yellow & White Gold Diamond with Natural Golden South Sea Pearl Necklace and Brooch from Wing Hang South Sea Pearl Company Limited (Booth 3E-C16) and the Calla Lily Pure Gold Collection from Just Gold Company (Booth 3E-D02).\nOther fair highlights include “Antique & Vintage Jewellery”\, which presents a variety of magnificent antique jewellery showcasing timeless craftsmanship and charm; “Silver and Finished Jewellery”\, which showcases vibrant and fashionable jewellery collections; and “Tools & Equipment and Packaging” where a broad array of jewellery tools and packaging items will be showcased. \nMaterials for making unique jewellery items\nThe main focus of the Hong Kong International Diamond\, Gem & Pearl Show is on quality jewellery materials. Many exhibitors will feature loose diamonds in various cuttings along with coloured gemstones and pearls from different origins. Visitors can choose their favourite diamonds\, gemstones and other jewellery materials\, and then match with different accessories to design and make their own unique jewellery items. \nFeatured products in the show include:\n– Pink Morganite from RMC Gems Limited (Booth 3F-F04)\, with a magnificent pear-shaped cut. This is another member of the beryl family of gems coming in various hues of pink and resembling a pink diamond.\n– A uniquely shaped diamond ring with two precious gemstones from Dynamic International (Booth 3D-B02). The two gemstones are a purplish-red Sri Lankan ruby and a vivid bluish- green Zambian emerald\, both displaying a checkerboard cut.\n– An elegant South Sea Pearl String from J Ocean Pearl Jewellery Limited (Booth 3G-E12). \nBid on favourite jewellery items with discounts of up to 90%\nSince this year’s shows are fully open to jewellery enthusiasts\, sharing sessions are being organised to help enhance the public’s jewellery knowledge. Topics will include “Diamond\, Arts and Science”\, “The Creation and Appreciation of Jewellery”\, “The Tradition and Future of Craftsmanship” and “Why Choose Sustainable Pearls” along with the “Handmade Rose Earrings Workshop”. Jewellery Smart Bidding will also take place\, with auction items including an 18K colour diamond earrings and ring collection and an 18K South Sea white pearl and diamond pendant. Visitors can bid for their favourite products starting at 10% of the original retail price. Numerous jewellery parades and lucky draws will also be held during the exhibition. Visitors who spend more than HK$1\,000 in a single receipt can redeem a lucky draw coupon\, with fabulous prizes such as gold tiger ornaments and a Bijoumontre Petit Series wrist watch on offer. \nIn addition\, the award ceremony for the 23rd Hong Kong Jewellery Design Competition Award will be held on the first day of the show to encourage and reward local jewellery design talents. The winning designs will be displayed in the south lobby of Hall 3FG during the show.
URL:https://cultureplus.asia/event/hong-kong-international-jewellery-show-and-international-diamond-gem-pearl-show/
LOCATION:Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC)\, 1 Expo Drive\, Wan Chai\, Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:Fairs & Festivals,Fashion & Jewellery
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SUMMARY:Hong Kong Book Fair 2022
DESCRIPTION:The 32nd HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair\, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC)\, will run from 20 to 26 July (Wednesday to Tuesday) at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC)\, offering a wide range of stimulating and thought-provoking events for Hong Kong’s booklovers. \nAs one of the celebration events for the 25th anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region\, the HKTDC has invited renowned authors to host and participate in seminars and cultural events. The Book Fair will run in parallel with the 5th HKTDC Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo and 2nd HKTDC World of Snacks\, giving visitors the chance to enjoy three very different experiences with a single ticket. \nTheme of the year: “History and City Literature”\nThe theme of this year’s Book Fair is “History and City Literature”\, with the tagline “Reading the World: Stories of Hong Kong”. The HKTDC will introduce celebrated authors and their outstanding works to booklovers\, giving them a deeper understanding of Hong Kong’s historical and cultural development and promoting the joy of reading among the public. Thematic exhibitions titled “History Writers” and “City Literature” will be featured at the Art Gallery\, allowing visitors to savour Hong Kong’s unique story through literature and arts. Two other exhibitions\, “Tastes of Hong Kong” and “Hong Kong Architecture”\, will offer different perspectives on the city’s lifestyle and culture through collections and artworks. \nThe “Eight Seminar Series” is one of the highlights at the Book Fair. This year’s topics include\n“Stories of Hong Kong”\, “Renowned Writers”\, “English and International Reading”\, “World of Knowledge”\, “Children and Youth Reading”\, “Lifestyle”\, “Hong Kong Cultural and Historical”\, and “Personal Development and Spiritual Growth”. Meanwhile\, the always popular “Storytelling by Celebrities” series will invite star speakers to share inspirational stories with children. \nDiverse experiences at Sports and Leisure Expo and World of Snacks\nThis year’s Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo will cover eight thematic zones and bring together a wide range of sports and leisure brands\, products and experiences\, along with a number of free trials for visitors to enjoy. World of Snacks\, meanwhile\, features six thematic zones and will offer more than 1\,000 tasty treats from across the globe\, including Japan\, Taiwan\, South Korea\, Germany\, Australia\, Greece and Spain.
URL:https://cultureplus.asia/event/hong-kong-book-fair-2022/
LOCATION:Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC)\, 1 Expo Drive\, Wan Chai\, Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:Fairs & Festivals,Literature
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SUMMARY:CENTRESTAGE 2021
DESCRIPTION:CENTRESTAGE\, Asia’s premier fashion event\, returns in September for its sixth edition\, running in a physical format from 10 to 12 September at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council(HKTDC)\, the show features more than 200 brands from over 20 countries and regions and close to 30 fashion events\, offering an ideal platform through which brands and designers can showcase their creativity in the fashion arena and demonstrate their resilience in overcoming the recent challenges. For the first time\, the show will open to public visitors for the entire duration of the event. \nCENTRESTAGE 2021 will have “Chapter Infinity” as its central theme\, encouraging those in the fashion industry to take creative approaches and reignite their inspiration in the pandemic era\, exploring the countless opportunities that lie ahead. The event will feature three thematic zones: ALLURE – representing craftsmanship\, refinement and elegance; ICONIC – displaying avant- garde designs; and METRO – showcasing contemporary\, minimalistic expressions of urban life. \nThis year’s event will feature over 200 fashion brands\, including more than 120 brands from Hong\nKong. Although travel restrictions remain in effect between Hong Kong and the rest of the world\,\nsome brands and industry organisations outside Hong Kong will send local representatives to\nparticipate in the event\, including the Taiwan Textile Federation\, Macau Productivity and\nTechnology Transfer Center\, Italian fashion promotion organisation Ente Moda Italia (EMI) and\nnew joiner Chamber of Entrepreneurs of Amalty from Kazakhstan. \nThe spotlight opening gala show on 10 September\, CENTRESTAGE ELITES\, will see the global\nlaunch of the latest 2022 Spring/Summer collections from local designers Calvin Chan and Joyce Kun’s renowned brand The World Is Your Oyster\, as well as acclaimed Korean designer Lee Mooyeol’s brand\, YOUSER. Lee Mooyeol won’t be able to come to Hong Kong himself\, but he is actively involved in the show’s production. Celebrity singer and fashionista Hins Cheung will attend the event\, which will use extended reality (XR) for added impact\, and give his support to the designers. The show will be livestreamed through the CENTRESTAGE website and social media platforms Facebook and Instagram\, employing augmented reality (AR) effects to enhance the online viewing experience. \nThe HKTDC has organised a series of activities around the world. With profound experience\ngained through international fashion weeks\, a number of local designers will present their latest\ncollections at Hong Kong Emerging Talents Show on 10 September and Fashion Go Places on 11 September. \nAnother highlight of this year’s CENTRESTAGE will be the final of the Hong Kong Young Fashion Designers’ Contest 2021 (YDC) held on 12 September. The VIP judges will be Rushemy Botter and Lisi Herrebrugh\, founders of menswear label BOTTER. The 10 shortlisted candidates will compete for four honours\, including overall champion\, the Excellence Award\, Best Visual Presentation Award and My Favourite Collection Award. Members of the public can vote for their favourite collection online and stand the chance to win one of seven HK$2\,000 Lee Gardens Area e-gift certificates sponsored by Hysan Development. \nLocal online fashion hub FASHIONALLY.com will feature its FASHIONALLY Collection #17 fashion show on 10 September\, presenting rising local fashion designers and labels. Other Hong Kong brands will combine a fashion short film with an onsite performance at FASHIONALLY Presentations on 10 September and 11 September\, providing a creative showcase for their 2022 Spring/Summer collections. \nFashion Summit (Hong Kong) 2021\, an international forum focused on sustainable development in\nthe fashion industry\, will take place on 9 and 10 September with the theme “Design for the Future”.\nRedress\, a local non-governmental organisation promoting sustainable fashion\, will present the Grand Final of the Redress Design Award 2021\, the world’s largest sustainable fashion design competition\, on 11 September. Local fashion brands Sparkle by Karen Chan and The Sparkle Collection will launch their new collections at CENTRESTAGE. Well-known key opinion leader Lilian Kan will also showcase her designs at the fair for the first time. Other events include the Hong Kong Kids Fashion Show and “LEGO x Hong Kong Designers Parade” on 12 September\, while the “Watch x Fashion” Lucky Draw Session will take place on the weekend of 11-12 September.
URL:https://cultureplus.asia/event/centrestage/
LOCATION:Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC)\, 1 Expo Drive\, Wan Chai\, Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:Fairs & Festivals,Fashion & Jewellery
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