Centrestage (event)

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CENTRESTAGE
Statusactive
GenreFashion trade show
FrequencyAnnually
Country Hong Kong
Founder Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC)
Most recent17–19 September 2020
Next eventSeptember 2021
ParticipantsFashion brands from around the world
Website www.centrestage.com.hk

CENTRESTAGE is an international fashion trade show organised annually by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC). [1] [2]

Contents

History

The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) first launched CENTRESTAGE in 2016 as a new promotion and launch platform for international Asian fashion brands and designs.[ citation needed ]

The fourth edition of the fashion trade show was staged from 4 to 7 September 2019 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. [3] [4] [5] The 2019 show attracted some 240 fashion brands from 23 countries and regions, and attracted close to 7,000 buyers from 74 countries and regions. Many other fashion events were held during the trade show, including runway shows, designer sharing sessions, industry seminars and networking events. [6] [7]

Purpose

CENTRESTAGE is organised to promote fashion designers' collection and brands from around the world. [8] [9]

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References

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