Filipino fashion takes ‘Centrestage’ at Hong Kong trade show
By: Aly Dela Peña
For the first time, the Philippines is set to join Centrestage 2024 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) on September 4-7, 2024. Under the banner of FASHIONPhilippines, 15 Filipino brands will showcase the Philippines' heritage-rich textiles and excellent Filipino craftsmanship on the global stage.
Centrestage 2024, known as “Asia’s Fashion Spotlight,” will feature more than 250 fashion brands from around the world. Alongside the exhibitions, the event will also include fashion shows, parades, seminars, and networking activities.
Visitors can expect a wide array of handcrafted apparel, footwear, and accessories reflecting the rich cultural heritage and innovation of the Philippine fashion industry. The brands will also present their creative and artistic expertise through a mini-parade fashion show on September 6.
The FASHIONPhilippines participation is organized by the Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM), the export promotion arm of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), and supported by the Malikhaing Pinoy Program of the Competitiveness and Innovation Group (CIG) in partnership with Fashion and Accessories Makers of the Philippines (FAMPh) and the Philippine Textile Research Institute (PTRI).
Some of the participating brands will also be joining Manila FAME 2024 happening at the World Trade Center Metro Manila in Pasay City on October 17-19, 2024. Manila FAME is the Philippines’ premier trade show for quality home, fashion, and lifestyle products. It showcases Philippine-made artisanal pieces from designers and manufacturers.
Visit the Philippine Booth 3E-E01 at the HKCEC. Visit https://fameplus.com/trade_fairs/centrestage to learn more about the Philippine participation. Centrestage is organized by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC).
