The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) will host the 10th edition Asia’s premier fashion gala – Centrestage in partnership with the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA) from September 3-6, 2025, at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC).
Its largest event yet, this year Centrestage will feature 260 brands from 24 countries and regions, with over 40 events, including 30 fashion shows, a new record for the showcase.
Sophia Chong, Deputy Executive Director, HKTDC, highlights, the event is a global meeting point for designers and brands. This year, it will feature acclaimed couturier Guo Pei, who will present her first solo couture show in Hong Kong, cementing the city's status as a cultural and fashion hub.
This year's Centerstage also features an impressive lineup of international brands, with pavilions from the United Kingdom, Czech Republic, Japan, and Thailand. The UK is participating for the first time as the ‘Partner Country,’ showcasing a variety of unique British designs.
Globally renowned fashion maestro Jimmy Choo will attend in person and highlight his visionary initiative, the Jimmy Choo Academy. The Czechia pavilion will present personalized fashion labels incorporating art-glass designs, while the Japan pavilion will showcase the creative force of its new generation of designers. The Thailand pavilion is returning on an unprecedented scale, bringing more than 40 brands to the show to express the rich diversity of Southeast Asian style.
A grand opening with Guo Pei
The prestigious opening event, Centrestage Elites, will be held on September 1 at M+ in the West Kowloon Cultural District. Acclaimed couturier Guo Pei will present her first solo couture show in Hong Kong, featuring 30 one-of-a-kind creations from her ‘Gilternity: An Everlasting Radiance’ collection. Inspired by the dazzling, fleeting moment of molten gold, the collection blends traditional craftsmanship with modern art. In a nod to both tradition and innovation, Guo has invited students from Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) to collaborate on the show’s opening piece.
Showcasing Hong Kong's creative talent
On September 3, Fashion Hong Kong Runway Show will be held under the theme ‘A Decade in Design: What is Seen? What is Felt?’ It will showcase the innovative collections of four Hong Kong designer brands - Angus Tsui, Arty:Active, IP Axis Industrialstudio, and selfFab. These collections will merge visual impact and emotional narrative to highlight the unique creativity of Hong Kong fashion.
The fair will be organized into six distinctive thematic zones. The new Accessories Zone will feature fashion jewelry and handbags, while the Athleisure Zone will champion sportswear. The Craftsmanship Zone will showcase traditional skills, and the Contemporary Zone will unveil avant-garde creations. The Urban Zone will spotlight youth-driven trends, including Louis Cheung's Petrolhead label. Finally, the Circular Fashion Zone will promote sustainable style, headlined by the 15th Redress Design Award Final.
Nurturing new talent
The grand finale of Centrestage 2025 on September 6, will be the Hong Kong Young Fashion Designers’ Contest (YDC), dedicated to discovering and nurturing new local talent. This year, designer Charles Jeffrey of the London label Charles Jeffrey Loverboy will serve as a guest judge, joining a panel of industry professionals to select winners from 10 finalists. YDC alumni brands Jesse Lee and gnastiy.com will also showcase their new collections.
Additionally, Centrestage will be staged in parallel with the HKTDC Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair and Salon de TIME, with visitors able to view products from some 400 watch and fashion brands at the same venue.
