Get ready, fashion lovers! The inaugural Hong Kong Fashion Fest is set to dazzle the city from November 20 to December 4, celebrating its emergence as a global fashion hub. This exciting event was announced by the chief executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region in 2023 as part of the Hong Kong Fashion Design Week, which is now slated to become an annual spectacle. Its mission? To reinforce Hong Kong’s status as a premier destination for culture and creativity within the fashion and textiles industry.

Organized by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and backed by the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency, Fashion Fest promises to unite an array of fashion events under one exciting banner. Victor Tsang, the commissioner for Cultural and Creative Industries, expressed enthusiasm for this amazing venture, stating, “We are thrilled to launch the Hong Kong Fashion Fest, uniting Hong Kong’s various fashion happenings under one vibrant festival on the global fashion calendar. This endeavor reflects our city’s creative energy and its role as a bridge between regional and international fashion.”

The festival is designed around six core pillars, focusing on themes such as the celebration of diverse fashion curation, establishing Hong Kong as a thought leader in the industry, and embracing its rich cultural heritage. Moreover, it will act as a dynamic marketing platform to nurture emerging talents and connect them with global celebrities and icons.

Highlights of the event include "The Fashion Union," which will celebrate the beauty of workwear starting on November 20. On November 26, the Hong Kong Palace Museum will host a fashion summit focused on “Power Up Sustainable Fashion Business,” emphasizing sustainability in the fashion sector. Moreover, on November 25, The Henderson in Central will feature "Virtuose: The Artistry of Couture," showcasing exquisite works from international designers like Charles de Vilmorin and Kay Kwok. Notably, the celebration of the 30th anniversary of Shanghai Tang will be honored through a riveting exhibition from November 27 to December 15.

Fashion Asia Hong Kong will also feature various pivotal discussions on Asian design and craftsmanship, with the Fashion Challenges Forum taking place at the St. Regis Hong Kong on November 29. This forum will collect a roster of influential speakers, including Nicolas Morineaux of Galeries Lafayette China and Prabal Gurung, the vice chairman of the CFDA.

Fashion aficionados won’t want to miss the “10 Asian Designers to Watch” exhibition, located at the Clockenflap Music & Arts Festival from November 29 to December 1, spotlighting burgeoning talents such as Grace Ling and Juntae Kim.

Join the buzz and prepare to be inspired as Hong Kong transforms into a vibrant crossroads of fashion, creativity, and culture during this glamorous event!