FASHION

Manufacturers urged to consider Russia, ASEAN

26 March 2019

Hong Kong manufacturers looking to diversify their operations could consider the Russian Far East or the ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) region as attractive investment destinations, Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) economists said when announcing the Council’s Export Index for the first quarter of 2019. More

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Optimistic Outlook: The 2019 Outlook for the Clothing and Fashion Market Amid Sino-US Trade Turbulence

16 October 2018

HKTDC conducted face-to-face interviews with 234 buyers and 72 exhibitors attending CENTRESTAGE 2018. The survey results show that the industry is optimistic with regard to the market outlook for the next 12 months, with 87% of buyers and 91% of exhibitors expecting sales to remain steady or to increase. The optimism stems perhaps from the fact that apparel and made-up textiles are not included in any of the currently effective US 301 tariff lists. More

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Keeping it Casual

09 April 2018

A former stylist for some of the biggest names on the Hong Kong celebrity circuit, including actor Simon Yam, singer/actor Myolie Wu and singer Kay Tse, Marco M Chan has become one of the city’s celebrated fashion designers. More

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Hong Kong Takes on London Fashion Week

05 March 2018

Most designers can only dream of showing their work at London Fashion Week (LFW), where Britain’s Queen Elizabeth attended this year’s show for the first time. More

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Fashion Hong Kong at London Fashion Week

05 February 2018

Fashion Hong Kong is a series of international promotional events organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) to promote Hong Kong fashion designers and labels in the global fashion arena. More

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Niche Market Focus

13 December 2017

Despite an overall slowdown in the garment sector, many exhibitors at the October China International Fashion Fair (CHIC) in Shanghai seemed to be weathering the storm by exploring a particular niche. More

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Cautiously Optimistic: The 2018 Outlook for the Clothing and Fashion Market

25 October 2017

HKTDC conducted face-to-face interviews with 202 buyers and 71 exhibitors attending CENTRESTAGE 2017. The survey results show that the industry is cautiously optimistic with regard to the market outlook for the next 12 months, with 58% of buyers and 82% of exhibitors expecting sales to remain steady or to decrease. Greater unity was on show when it came to evaluating sales channels, with 70% of respondents showing greater e-tailing engagement. More

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The Future of Fashion

31 July 2017

Fashion is a reflection of the times, as highlighted by online fashion forecasting service, Fashion Snoops. More

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Reinterpreting Fashion through Art

20 July 2017

FFIXXED STUDIOS is fashion inspired by art. More

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Hong Kong Fashion Week for Spring/Summer

12 June 2017

The show features the latest garments and accessories, from high-end fashion to mass merchandise. More