Spearheaded and sponsored by the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency under the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau, the third edition of Hong Kong Fashion Fest continued the momentum by presenting two flagship programmes today (September 3), namely, "Hong Kong Fashion Fest Gala 2026" and "Fashion Summit (Hong Kong) 2026". This brought together global fashion industry leaders and emerging Asian design talent to further consolidate Hong Kong's position as a fashion design hub in Asia.
 
     Organised by the Hong Kong Fashion Council, the "Hong Kong Fashion Fest Gala 2026" gathered leaders from local, Asian, and international fashion industries. Centred on fashion, culture and creative exchanges, this year's Gala featured the "10 Asian Designers to Watch Fashion Show and Award Presentation Ceremony", which honoured outstanding designers from across Asia for their refined craftsmanship and distinctive aesthetic vision. The cross-cultural showcase highlighted Hong Kong's important position as an Asian fashion hub and an international creative capital.
 
     Officiating and speaking at the Gala, the Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Miss Rosanna Law, said that the event successfully gathered guests from Hong Kong and beyond to witness the unique pulse of Hong Kong fashion and the East-meets-West synergy. With continued support from the Government, Hong Kong Fashion Fest has entered its third edition, as the local creative ecosystem thrives and fashion design emerges as a driving force. She noted that the "10 Asian Designers to Watch Fashion Show" demonstrated fashion's unique ability to resonate with and connect people across cultures. She congratulated the 10 awarded designers, and invited everyone to immerse themselves in the array of fashion events taking place across the city these two weeks.
 
     Organised by the Clothing Industry Training Authority as one of the leading sustainable fashion events in Asia, "Fashion Summit (Hong Kong) 2026" adopted the theme "Code the Fashion Forward" this year, bringing together global fashion groups, innovation pioneers, international environmental organisations, and industry leaders to discuss the latest trends, innovative technologies, and solutions in sustainable fashion, and to explore the future development and possibilities of the industry. The "Fashion Summit (Hong Kong) 2026 - Hong Kong Exhibition" is also being held with free admission at Jardine House in Central from today to September 14, showcasing sustainable design works created by 20 local fashion designers.
 
     Addressing the Fashion Summit (Hong Kong) 2026 International Conference, the Under Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr Raistlin Lau, remarked that "Fashion Summit (Hong Kong) 2026" was once again one of the flagship programmes of Hong Kong Fashion Fest, and had become a leading platform for industry practitioners to exchange ideas, explore opportunities, and advance sustainable fashion. He added that this year's theme was both timely and thought-provoking, emphasising that technology should not only drive business growth, but also help the industry move towards greater sustainability.
 
     For details of the two flagship programmes and more information on Hong Kong Fashion Fest, please visit hongkongfashionfest.com, and follow the official social media channels.

Ends/Thursday, September 3, 2026
Issued at HKT 23:45

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