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<h4>CENTRESTAGE ELITES unveils latest fashion trends DEMO and Children of the discordance present new collections</h4> Organised by Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), CENTRESTAGE, which runs from 9 to 11 September, kicked off yesterday at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). The spotlight opening gala show, CENTRESTAGE ELITES, was held last night (9 September), bringing together DEMO, the acclaimed brand of Hong Kong designers Derek Chan and Mite Chan, and Children of the discordance, the label founded by renowned Japanese designer Hideaki Shikama. The two brands showcased their spring/summer 2023 collections in the joint fashion show. CENTRESTAGE is Asia’s premier fashion event, offering a promotional platform for fashion brands and designers from Hong Kong and around the world to showcase their talent. Last night’s gala drew an impressive attendance of industry insiders, celebrities and fashionistas including Joyce Cheng, Alfred Hui, Jay Fung, Kenny Kwan, Tim@Dear Jane, Dickson Yu, Jude Tsang, Det Dik and more. Louise Wong, winner of the Hong Kong Film Award for Best New Performer, was the star model at the event, strutting down the runway in DEMO’s latest collection. CENTRESTAGE, which closes tomorrow (Sunday), features more than 240 participating brands from 15 countries and regions. The fair welcomes fashion buyers and other industry participants as well as the general public. Across the three days of the fair, attendees can participate in 30 events, including fashion shows, fashion summits, workshops and lucky draw sessions. Photo download: <a href="https://bit.ly/3qxRSt6" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://bit.ly/3qxRSt6</a>

Joining last night’s CENTRESTAGE opening ceremony are (from left) Mrs Chanunpat Pisanapipong, Trade Commissioner &amp; Consul, DITP, Ministry of Commerce, Royal Thai Government; Sunny Tan, member of the Legislative Council of the HKSAR; Shirley Chan Council Member, HKTDC; Dr Peter K N Lam, Chairman, HKTDC; Paul Chan, Financial Secretary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR); Margaret Fong, Executive Director, HKTDC; Katherine Fang, Chairman, HKTDC Garment Advisory Committee; Hong Kong designers Derek Chan and Mite Chan, founder of DEMO

Paul Chan, Financial Secretary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, speaks at the opening ceremony

Katherine Fang, Chairman, HKTDC Garment Advisory Committee, speaks at the opening ceremony

Alfred Hui

Jay Fung

Joyce Cheng

Kenny Kwan

Dickson Yu

Det Dik

Celebrities at CENTRESTAGE ELITES

Louise Wong

DEMO’s 2023 spring/summer collection

Children of the discordance’s 2022 spring/summer collection

<div style="overflow: auto;">Date: 9 to 11 September 2022 (Friday to Sunday) Venue: Hall 1A-D, HKCEC<table style="border: solid 1px #d3d3d3;" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td style="border-right: 1px solid #d3d3d3; padding: 10px 20px; text-align: center;" width="33%">Date</td><td style="text-align: center;" colspan="2">CENTERSTAGE opening hours</td></tr><tr style="background-color: #b0b0b0;"><td style="border-right: solid 1px #d3d3d3; padding: 10px 20px;" width="33%">9 Sept (Fri)</td><td style="border-right: solid 1px #d3d3d3; padding: 10px 20px;" width="33%">10am - 7pm</td><td style="border-right: solid 1px #d3d3d3; padding: 10px 20px;" rowspan="2" width="33%">Free admission for trade and public visitors</td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: solid 1px #d3d3d3; padding: 10px 20px;" width="33%">10-11 Sept (Sat-Sun)</td><td style="border-right: solid 1px #d3d3d3; padding: 10px 20px;" width="33%">10am - 6pm</td></tr></tbody></table></div>

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Organised by Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), CENTRESTAGE, which runs from 9 to 11 September, kicked off yesterday at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). The spotlight opening gala show, CENTRESTAGE ELITES, was held last night (9 September), bringing together DEMO, the acclaimed brand of Hong Kong designers Derek Chan and Mite Chan, and Children of the discordance, the label founded by renowned Japanese designer Hideaki Shikama. The two brands showcased their spring/summer 2023 collections in the joint fashion show.

 