Fashion Asia Hong Kong 2024 – Fashion Challenges Forum

Fashion Asia Hong Kong 2024 organized by the Hong Kong Design Centre (HKDC), will have a Fashion Challenges Forum on 29 November 2024 at The St. Regis Hong Kong. The Fashion Challenges Forum brings together high-level executives, multinational fashion retailers, innovative designers, and influential industry activists to share invaluable insights.

Fashion Challenges Forum 2024
Date: 29 November 2024
Time: 9:00 am – 4:30 pm
Venue: Astor Ballroom, The St. Regis Hong Kong
Details: https://www.fashionasiahk.com/en/programme/fashion-challenges-forum/
Ticketing: https://www.eventbrite.hk/e/fashion-asia-hong-kong-2024-fashion-challenges-forum-tickets-1037691442037?aff=SO

For inquiries, please contact Fashion Asia Hong Kong at 2522 8688 / email: fashionasia@hkdesigncentre.org.

Fashion Summit (HK) 2024 – Fashion Shows

Asia’s Leading Sustainable Fashion Event “Fashion Summit (HK) 2024” will be organizing the Fashion Shows from 27 to 29 November 2024 at Airside in Kai Tak Area.

Fashion Summit (HK) is funded by the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA) of HKSAR and organized by the Clothing Industry Training Authority (CITA). It plays a vital role in the development of sustainable fashion, bringing together key players from the fashion industry, NGOs, media, decision-makers, and leaders from around the world to exchange insights on the latest sustainable fashion trends, technology, best practices, solutions, and opportunities.

Fashion Summit (HK) invited 15 fashion designers from Hong Kong, Mainland China & Overseas to participate in Fashion Shows.

International Show
Theme: Time Traveller
Date: 27 November 2024 (Wed)
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Venue: Kai Tak Airside
(2 Concorde Road, Kai Tak, Kowloon / Transportation)
Fee: Free of Charge
Programme Details: https://www.fashionsummit.hk/events/fashion-show/
Online Registration: https://show.fashionsummit2024.org/onlineReg

Hong Kong Young Designer Fashion Show
Theme: Capture the Time
Date: 28 November 2024 (Thu)
Time: 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Venue: Kai Tak Airside
(2 Concorde Road, Kai Tak, Kowloon / Transportation)
Fee: Free of Charge
Programme Details: https://www.fashionsummit.hk/events/fashion-show/
Online Registration: https://show.fashionsummit2024.org/onlineReg

Hong Kong Brand Fashion Show
Theme: Local Power
Date: 28 November 2024 (Thu)
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Venue: Kai Tak Airside
(2 Concorde Road, Kai Tak, Kowloon / Transportation)
Fee: Free of Charge
Programme Details: https://www.fashionsummit.hk/events/fashion-show/
Online Registration: https://show.fashionsummit2024.org/onlineReg

Thread of Creativity 2024
Theme: CHINA CHIC
Date: 29 November 2024 (Fri)
Time: 8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Venue: Kai Tak Airside
(2 Concorde Road, Kai Tak, Kowloon / Transportation)
Programme Details: https://www.fashionsummit.hk/events/fashion-show/
Online Registration: https://show.fashionsummit2024.org/onlineReg

For inquiries, please contact Ms. Reika Ng|(852) 2263 6323|info@fashionsummit.hk

Fashion Summit (HK) 2024 – International Conference

Asia’s Leading Sustainable Fashion Event “Fashion Summit (HK) 2024” will be organizing the International Conference on 26 November 2024 at the Hong Kong Palace Museum with the theme of Power Up Sustainable Fashion Business”.

Fashion Summit (HK) is funded by the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA) of HKSAR and organized by the Clothing Industry Training Authority (CITA). It plays a vital role in the development of sustainable fashion, bringing together key players from the fashion industry, NGOs, media, decision-makers, and leaders from around the world to exchange insights on the latest sustainable fashion trends, technology, best practices, solutions, and opportunities.

Date: 26 November 2024 (Tue)
Time: 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Venue: Hong Kong Palace Museum, West Kowloon Cultural District
(8 Museum Drive West Kowloon, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, HONG KONG / Transportation)
Language: English (Real-time translation to Mandarin is available)
Programme Details: https://www.fashionsummit.hk/conference/programme/
Online Registration: https://fashionsummit2024.org/onlineReg

For inquiries, please contact Ms. Reika Ng|(852) 2263 6323|info@fashionsummit.hk

HKRITA – “Threads of Tomorrow: Textile Innovations and Industrial Opportunities” Seminar

The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel (HKRITA) will organize a seminar entitled “Threads of Tomorrow: Textile Innovations and Industrial Opportunities” on 17 Oct 2024.
Discover the latest advancements in textile technology and learn how to turn innovations into tangible business success at the special seminar, hosted by HKRITA.
Threads of Tomorrow: Textile Innovations and Industrial Opportunities
Date: 17 Oct 2024 (Thu)
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM (HKT)
Location: Multi-Function Rooms 2 & 3, 2/F, 17W, Hong Kong Science Park
Language: English
For enquiry, please email event@hkrita.com

Knitwear Innovation and Design Society – “Young Knitwear Designers’ Contest 2024” Finalists’ Exhibition & Grand Final Fashion Show @ CENTRESTAGE 2024

Knitwear Innovation and Design Society (KIDS) organized the “Young Knitwear Designers’ Contest 2024” to provide a platform for young knitwear designers to develop their talents. The “Young Knitwear Designers’ Contest 2024” will have a Finalists’ Exhibition from 4 to 7 September and a Grand Final Fashion Show on 6 September at CENTRESTAGE 2024, showing Knitwear Design Collections from Hong Kong & Greater Bay Area. All these knitwear outfits are designed by the 9 FINALISTS of the ‘Young Knitwear Designers’ Contest 2024’. This fashion show will be the Finals of the ‘Young Knitwear Designers’ Contest 2024,’ and you will witness the Announcement of the Winners of the Contest in the show.

Finalists’ Exhibition
Exhibition Date: 4 – 7 September 2024
Opening Hours: 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. (closes at 6 p.m. on 7 Sep)
Venue: Hall 3D, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC)
Booth No.: 3D-C08
Fee: Free of charge
Details and Registration: https://contest.hkkids.org/en/my_events/hk-exhibition/
Remarks: please register online before 2 Sep

Grand Final Fashion Show
Date: 6 September 2024
Time: 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. (Reception starts at 6 p.m.)
Venue: Hall 3C, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC)
Fee: Free of charge
Detail and Registration: https://contest.hkkids.org/en/my_events/hk-fashion-show/
Remarks: please register online before 30 Aug

For inquiries, please contact the Contest Secretariat – CITA, Ms. Esther Wu (Tel: (852) 2263 6313 / email: contest@hkkids.org).

HKDC – Design Spectrum: ‘Pass The Baton Design Fest’

Design Spectrum will present the ‘Pass The Baton Design Fest’ from 10 to 11 August 2024, providing a series of workshops and design appreciation experiences, which includes designer’s sharing, casual lettering experience, tea tasting, custom-made perfume bar, paper craft experience, and VR drawing. Join us to explore the value of ‘inheritance’ and spark your imagination about ways to ‘inheritance’!

Date & Time: 2024.08.10 – 2024.08.11
Venue: Unit A, 7/F, D2 Place ONE, 9 Cheung Yee Street, Lai Chi Kok
Fee: Free of charges
Online Enrollment: https://www.designspectrum.hk/activities/pass-the-baton-design-fest/

For details, please visit Design Spectrum official website.

For inquiries, please email info@designspectrum.hk or call 3793-8479.

Announcement on HKITA Committee Members (2024/25)

12 Jun 2024

HKITA has formed the Committee Members for the year of 2024/25 with effect from 12 July 2024 as described below:

Prof. Kan Chi Wai (Chairman)
Mr. Spike Ngai (Vice Chairman & Coordinator of Membership Committee)
Ms. Man Lau (Hon. Secretary)
Mr. Steven Leung (Hon. Treasurer)
Ms. Alice Chu (Coordinator of Education Committee)
Dr. Eddie Chan (Committee Member)
Mr. Kelvin Cheuk (Committee Member)
Dr. Fan Di (Committee Member)
Ms. Elita Lam (Committee Member)
Dr. Magnum Lam (Committee Member)
Dr. Tracy Mok (Committee Member)
Mr. Yeung Wai Hon (Committee Member)
Mr. Eric Poon (Committee Member)
(in no particular order)

HKDC – Design Spectrum: Pass The Baton

Design Spectrum will present its first exhibition in 2024, a new thematic exhibition titled ‘Pass The Baton’, from 15 May to 23 September 2024.

Divided into three parts, the exhibition aims to reveal the all-round value of things, and explore the concept of ‘inheritance’ from tangible and intangible perspectives. Part 1 of the exhibition: ‘From Passing By To Passing On’ will be launched on 15 May, acts as a prologue, offering an introduction and laying the foundations for further exploration. Part 2 of the exhibition: ‘From Process To Progress’ will continue the exploration in July, showing how design elevates a standard process to progress when it is needed. Part 3 of the exhibition: ‘From Future To Now’ will then take place in August, bringing together the preceding sections, creating a cohesive and comprehensive experience.

‘Pass The Baton’ Exhibition details:

Part 1: ‘From Passing By To Passing On
Part 1: ‘From Passing By To Passing On’ to be launched on 15 May, features over 20 design projects from Hong Kong, the Mainland, the Netherlands, Italy, and Iceland. This part will explore the role of design in ‘Inheritance’ and show how value can be represented through design, bringing ideas on how should we respond to this global topic.
Date: 2024.05.15 (Wed) – 2024.06.30 (Sun)
Time: 10:00am – 7:00pm
Address: Unit A, 7/F, D2 Place ONE, 9 Cheung Yee Street, Lai Chi Kok
Fee: Free of charges
Online Enrollment: https://www.eventbrite.hk/e/design-spectrum-pass-the-baton-exhibition-tickets-903085421807?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR0dJAXFSlOf0WZXdz5DfafYlMt4mo-VyMhpBA2BDX72ik3tHQActCihE1I_aem_ATHHRbU1goe9aPuzgeaq6JKsCS04-s_zQJOmLlGNRQjG7jKKpykscctkBiNAGOAj_X0GPDtoin4pdisNF9nkggau

Part 2: ‘From Process To Progress’
Date: 2024.07.05 (Fri) – 2024.08.14 (Wed)
Address: Unit A, 7/F, D2 Place ONE, 9 Cheung Yee Street, Lai Chi Kok
Admission details to be announced

Part 3: ‘From Future To Now’
Details to be announced

For details, please visit Design Spectrum official website.

For inquiry, please email to info@designspectrum.hk or call 3793-8479.

Knitwear Innovation and Design Society – “Young Knitwear Designers’ Contest 2024” Finalists’ Show & Finalists’ Exhibition @ Shenzhen Fashion Week AW2024

Knitwear Innovation and Design Society (KIDS) organized the “Young Knitwear Designers’ Contest 2024” to provide a platform for young knitwear designers to develop their talents. The “Young Knitwear Designers’ Contest 2024” will showcase finalists’ Knitwear Collections at “Shenzhen Fashion Week AW2024 scheduled on 13 – 21 April at OCT Harbour in Shenzhen. There will be a “Finalists’ Show” on 20 April and “Finalists’ Exhibition” on 13 – 21 April. In this event, you will see Knitwear Design Collections from Hong Kong & Greater Bay Area. All these knitwear outfits are designed by the FINALISTS of the “Young Knitwear Designers’ Contest 2024”. Come visit at Shenzhen Fashion Week AW2024!

Finalists’ Show
Date: 20 April 2024
Time: 12:45 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. (Reception starts at 12:15 p.m.)
Venue:Hall A, Creative Exhibition Square
OCT Harbour, Nanshan District, SHENZHEN
(10 min walk from Metro Line 9 Shenzhen Bay Park Station Exit E)
Fee: Free of charge
Detail and Registration: https://contest.hkkids.org/en/my_events/sz-fashion-show/

Finalists’ Exhibition
Exhibition Date: 13 – 21 April 2024
Opening Hours: 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Venue: O’Plaza Shopping Center (near Gate 4)
OCT Harbour, Nanshan District, SHENZHEN
(10 min walk form Metro Line 9 Shenzhen Bay Park Station Exit E)
Fee: FREE entry with Admission QR Code
Details and Registration: https://contest.hkkids.org/en/my_events/sz-exhibition/

For inquiry, please contact the Contest Secretariat – CITA, Mr. Jacky Cheng (Tel: (852) 2263 6313 / email: contest@hkkids.org).

Knitwear Innovation and Design Society – “Young Knitwear Designers’ Contest 2024” Seminar on “Together We Knit the Future Fashion”

Knitwear Innovation and Design Society (KIDS) organized the “Young Knitwear Designers’ Contest 2024” to provide a platform for young knitwear designers to develop their talents. The “Young Knitwear Designers’ Contest 2024” will hold a free seminar “Together We Knit the Future Fashion” on 15 Mar 2024. This seminar aims to let fashion designers and industry professionals understand new technologies of knitwear and market information of the fashion industry.

The seminar invited Ms. Jessica Lee from UNIFi3D, Ms. Marianne McLean-Atkins (Knitwear Designer), Mr. Harry Lui from Smark Global and Mr. Stanley Kwok from KnitWarm to be the guest speakers and they will share us their experiences and insights on virtual fashion, sustainable knitwear design, tips on operation of fashion e-shop and knitwear innovation.

Seminar: Together We Knit the Future Fashion
Date: 15 March 2024 (Friday)
Time: 14:30 – 17:30
Venue: Exhibition Hall, 2/F, CITA Building, 63 Tai Yip Street, Kowloon Bay
Language: Cantonese & English
Fee: Free of Charge
Details and Registation: https://contest.hkkids.org/en/my_events/seminar-iii/

For inquiry, please contact the Contest Secretariat – CITA, Mr. Jacky Cheng (Tel: (852) 2263 6313 / email: contest@hkkids.org).