11.26.2025 | HONG KONG

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Established in 2024, the Hong Kong Fashion Council (HKFC) is a not-for-profit representative body dedicated to uniting all fashion initiatives in Hong Kong to support the growth of the fashion industry. HKFC envisions Hong Kong as Asia’s leading international fashion hub, leveraging the city’s unique geographical and multicultural context to drive creativity, innovation, collaboration, and sustainability in fashion. Committed to supporting stakeholders throughout the entire fashion ecosystem, HKFC is building a collaborative network between the East and the West to showcase Asia’s vibrant fashion identity.

GLOBAL CREATIVITY AND THE FASHION IMAGINATION

DESIGN INSPIRATION: WHERE IT COMES FROM AND HOW IT HELPS CREATE CULTURE

From global runways to local streets, design inspiration crosses borders and influences culture worldwide. We’ll explore how Asian and Western aesthetics interact, how Hong Kong’s role as a crossroads of style informs creativity, and how inspiration not only fuels artistry but also drives cultural and commercial impact.

Storytelling is no longer just about creative expression - it’s a strategic business tool. This discussion will examine how brands weave narratives that resonate with diverse global audiences, build community across cultures, and enhance value as they scale into new markets, with Asia playing an increasingly central role. 

From archival pieces to traditional craftsmanship, the past is a foundation for innovation. We’ll look at how brands draw on heritage to appeal to both regional and international consumers, and use it to create timeless messages that inspire future generations. 

Global sourcing has never been more complex. As trade tensions ebb and flow and tariffs fluctuate on a seemingly daily basis, sourcing leaders are under pressure to make quick, strategic decisions that protect margins. Situated at the crossroads of global trade, Hong Kong continues to play a pivotal role as a logistics and sourcing hub, connecting East and West even amid shifting policies and evolving rules of origin. This panel brings together senior sourcing executives and trade experts to discuss how companies are adapting to ongoing uncertainty — and how Hong Kong fits into the new sourcing landscape.

New materials require a new mind-set. From lab-grown fibers and regenerative cotton to next-generation synthetics and bio-based alternatives, material innovation is redefining what sustainability means for fashion and textiles. As the industry faces mounting pressure to decarbonize and reduce waste, new materials are not just a design choice—they’re becoming a business imperative. With its deep roots in textile manufacturing, research, and sourcing, Hong Kong continues to shape this material revolution—serving as a bridge between cutting-edge innovation and large-scale industry adoption across Asia and beyond.

SPEAKERS

Irina Fan
Irina Fan
Director of Research
Hong Kong Trade Development Council
Yuting Hung
Yuting Hung
Global Brand Director
Cindy Chao The Art Jewel
Kim Jones
Kim Jones
Artistic Director
Kim Jones Studio
David Leigh-Pemberton
David Leigh-Pemberton
Deputy Director, Policy & Engagement
British Fashion Council
Emmanuelle Nodale
Emmanuelle Nodale
Chief Executive Officer
De Beers London
Sally Peng
Sally Peng
Senior Managing Director
FTI Consulting
Fausto Puglisi
Fausto Puglisi
Creative Director
Roberto Cavalli
Omar Sabre
Omar Sabre
Chief Executive Officer & Creative Director
Maison de Sabré
Stanley Szeto
Stanley Szeto
Executive Chairman
Lever Style Corporation
Jason Wu
Jason Wu
Founder & Chief Creative Officer
Jason Wu
Robert Wun
Robert Wun
Founder & Creative Director
Robert Wun

SCHEDULE
AT A GLANCE

Wednesday, November 26, 2025
Breakfast & Registration9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Block I10:00 AM - 11:35 AM
Networking Break11:35 AM - 12:05 PM
Block II12:05 PM - 1:30 PM
WWD Fashion Loves Culture Gala | Cocktail Reception7:00 PM
WWD Fashion Loves Culture Gala | Gala Dinner8:00 PM

VENUE

REGENT HONG KONG
18 Salisbury Rd, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China

WWD FASHION LOVES CULTURE GALA

WWD x SJ Global Fashion & Business Conference and WWD Fashion Loves Culture Gala on November 26, 2025 - Organized by the Hong Kong Fashion Council in partnership with Women’s Wear Daily (WWD) and Sourcing Journal (SJ), this event unites global and local industry leaders for a dynamic program of thought leadership, creative exchange, and cultural celebration. Taking place as part of Hong Kong Fashion Fest, the conference and gala will spotlight innovation across fashion, business, and sustainability, while fostering meaningful dialogue between East and West. The collaboration underscores Hong Kong’s growing role as a global hub for creativity and commerce in the fashion industry.

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Faces, a Sense of Place and Sharing Symbols Are Key to Southeast Asian Luxury Market

Executives from Bulgari, Piaget and Thailand’s PP Group shared insights on the successful strategies from Western brands have taken to enter the market at WWD Global Fashion Spotlight in Bangkok.

Mytheresa on Saudi Arabia’s Plugged-in Fashion Fans

CEO Michael Kliger discussed the importance of comfort, and unique occasion wear, for a burgeoning clientele from the kingdom.

ABOUT HONG KONG FASHION FEST

Announced by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Chief Executive in the 2023 Policy Address, “Hong Kong Fashion Fest” will be organised to develop Hong Kong into a fashion design hub in Asia. Through consolidating various fashion design events and introducing innovative elements and affiliate activities annually, the Hong Kong Fashion Fest promotes Hong Kong’s fashion and textile design brands and boosts Hong Kong’s position as a prime destination for hosting mega cultural and creative events. The second edition of Hong Kong Fashion Fest will be held from 22 November and 7 December 2025 at various cultural landmarks and iconic design and fashion locations in Hong Kong. The event will promote digital fashion and sustainable fashion in collaboration with Paris Fashion Week and Milan Fashion Week; attract fashion design industry players from all over the world to participate in Hong Kong; foster collaboration, innovation and business opportunities; establish platform for local and international fashion designers and brands and connect with different sectors in the fashion design industry of Hong Kong, the Chinese Mainland and overseas, thereby consolidating Hong Kong’s position as the East-meets-West centre for international cultural exchange.

ABOUT CULTURAL AND CREATIVE INDUSTRIES DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CCIDA)

The Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA) established in June 2024, formerly known as Create Hong Kong (CreateHK), is a dedicated office set up by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR Government) under the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau to provide one-stop services and support to the cultural and creative industries with a mission to foster a conducive environment in Hong Kong to facilitate the development of arts, culture and creative sectors as industries. Its strategic foci are nurturing talent and facilitating start-ups, exploring markets, promoting cross-sectoral and cross-genre collaboration, promoting the development of arts, culture and creative sectors as industries under the industry-oriented principle, and promoting Hong Kong as Asia’s creative capital and fostering a creative atmosphere in the community to implement Hong Kong’s positioning as the East-meets-West centre for international cultural exchange under the
National 14th Five-Year Plan

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Disclaimer: The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region provides funding support to the project only, and does not otherwise take part in the project. Any opinions, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in these materials/events (or by members of the project team) are those of the project organisers only and do not reflect the views of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau, the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency, the CreateSmart Initiative Secretariat or the CreateSmart Initiative Vetting Committee.