Editor’s Note
This article previews the 51st Hong Kong Fashion Week, scheduled for April 2020. The event was subsequently postponed due to the global COVID-19 pandemic.
The 51st Hong Kong Fashion Week, organized by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), is scheduled to be held at the iconic Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) from April 20 to 23, 2020, welcoming industry professionals.
Established as a premier Asian fashion fair, Hong Kong Fashion Week will be held concurrently with the Hong Kong Houseware Fair and the Home Textiles & Furnishings Fair. This co-location is expected to generate significant synergy, showcasing lifestyle products that reflect the latest global sourcing trends.
Recognized as a key event among global fashion fairs, Hong Kong Fashion Week attracted over 1,400 exhibitors and more than 13,000 professional buyers from 78 countries in 2019.
Various themed pavilions organized by product category will create a one-stop sourcing platform, allowing buyers to easily find desired products. These include new season apparel, designer collections, fashion accessories, fabrics, and garment accessories.
In response to growing demand from both overseas and domestic suppliers, the Corporate Fashion and Uniforms pavilion will be featured again this year. The World of Fashion Accessories pavilion will showcase shoes, bags, fashion jewelry, scarves, shawls, and numerous other items to complete any fashion look. Specialized pavilions such as Fashionable Sportswear, Bridal & Evening Wear, and Intimate Wear & Swimwear will present the latest designs and functional products.
The Clothing Accessories, Fabrics & Yarn pavilions will gather high-quality raw materials. The International Fashion Designers’ Showcase will introduce promising and talented fashion designers from around the world, offering a unique opportunity to view special designer collections in one place.
Hong Kong Fashion Week aims to provide buyers not only with business expansion opportunities but also with rich market information through various events held during the exhibition period.
The returning FASHIONALLY Presentations will feature numerous emerging designers on beautifully staged runways. The public can get a closer look at their collections in a friendly and engaging atmosphere where designers will share their brand stories. Exhibitors will also present fashion parades to capture the attention of global buyers.
Furthermore, seminars led by industry experts focusing on technology, trends, product development, and creative practices will offer buyers solutions to stay ahead in the ever-evolving fashion industry. Various networking receptions held during the exhibition will serve as perfect connections to gather fashion professionals and expand business opportunities.
To ensure a safe and efficient fair experience for exhibitors and buyers, HKTDC will provide the following support services:
• Free shuttle bus service between the airport, major hotels, and the exhibition centre.
• HKTDC service counters at Hong Kong Airport to provide up-to-date transportation information.
• On-call service with HKTDC staff accessible via direct phone line/mobile connection.
• Buyer concierge desks at the exhibition venue to provide complimentary business matching services.
More details can be found at https://home.hktdc.com/en/s/fairs-open.
Exhibition Website: Hong Kong Fashion Week: hkfashionweek.hktdc.com