CENTRESTAGE provided us with a critical opportunity as fashion newcomers. The platform handled everything we lacked experience in – from runway production to model casting – allowing us to focus solely on design. Through this process, we learned fundamental skills like garment sampling and coloring. Most importantly, having a clear deadline forced us to finally execute ideas we’d discussed for years.

As a first-time participant in a major fashion fair, she aims to explore new markets and build connections beyond the art and design circuits where her work has previously been featured.

This was my first time attending CENTRESTAGE, and I was highly impressed—the event was very well-organised, particularly the app which made connecting with designers seamless. What stood out to me most, however, was the calibre of local talent. I was especially interested in Hong Kong-based designers—like Sparkle by Karen Chan, which offers a compelling modern interpretation of Chinese style. I also had inspiring conversations with designers in the UK pavilion and was pleasantly surprised by the strong offering from Korean talents.

This is my first time at CENTRESTAGE, and I find the event remarkably rich in its offering—there's a great deal to discover.