Founded by designer Victor Chan, the high-end womenswear brand Victor Chan Studio has drawn attention in the local fashion scene with its exquisite bespoke wedding gowns and evening dresses ever since its establishment in 2019. A graduate of the womenswear master's programme at Kingston University in London, Victor brings modern elegance and a sense of layering to his designs, focusing on cut, detail, and timeless aesthetics. The brand has created stage looks for singers and artists such as Kelly Chen, Stephy Tang, and Gin Lee, and has been active at theHong Kong Film Awards, the Golden Horse Awards, and other international events.

This year marks Victor Chan Studio's fifth consecutive appearance at CENTRESTAGE, and this representative of homegrown Hong Kong design arrives with a larger collection than in years past. Speaking of the changes over these five years, Victor admits his original intention remains unchanged: he still hopes to present the brand's unique story on the runway, writing a powerful, passionate footnote for Hong Kong fashion. He also looks back with us on why he chose the bespoke path in the first place, examines the pros and cons of this model in today's market, and shares his thoughts on why handcraft grows ever more precious in an age of fast fashion: "The entire bespoke process involves close communication with the client, and these are details you simply can't experience in today's fast fashion."

Rooted in the traditions of Naples, Karl Mommoo Homme represents the substance of "Made in Italy." Combining three generations of craft with a contemporary design vision, Karl Mommoo Homme has created a new brand of gentlemanly style — refined yet with a rock-and-roll edge. Known for its lightweight, deconstructed suiting, high-quality Italian fabrics, and meticulously considered details, the design team seeks inspiration around the world to offer the modern man a wardrobe that combines elegance with individuality.

Bringing Italian craft to Hong Kong for an in-depth dialogue with the Asian market, Karl Mommoo Homme makes its debut at CENTRESTAGE 2026. The team has carefully selected the pieces that best embody the brand's essence, showcasing Italian aesthetics between lightweight tailoring and contemporary proportions. A gentleman's dress has never been as simple or straightforward as it looks; the culture it represents spans several centuries and has created a vast aesthetic world. In the interview, the brand shares its expectations for the Hong Kong market, how it finds creativity within the constraints of menswear design, and the challenges that lie behind the halo of "Made in Italy." Read on for what Karl Mommoo Homme has to share.

Founded by Thai designer Chalermkiat Khatikasemlert (Pop), Maison Wonder Anatomie is a brand that moves between art, craft, and contemporary fashion. A graduate of the Institut Français de la Mode in Paris, Pop interned at Maison Margiela and won the Fashion Grand Prix in Japan in 2007. The brand draws inspiration from travel, museums, and quirky little shops on street corners, transforming a curiosity about the human body and nature into a garment language full of experimental spirit.

"Fashion can be both expressive and approachable." Maison Wonder Anatomie's presentation at CENTRESTAGE unfolds around the theme of "FARMER." Starting from the visual language of agriculture, it transforms the geometric patterns of farmland, plants, and the organic forms found in nature into wearable contemporary designs through exquisite printing craft, embroidery, and structural details, exploring the connection between nature, creativity, and craftsmanship. Leafing through Maison Wonder Anatomie's design portfolio, it's easy to see that, while attending to the craft of design and the deconstruction of silhouette, the brand also draws on Thai youth culture, weaving boldly individual slogans into its creations — a persistence and attitude that belong uniquely to today's younger generation.