Macau Fashion Parade today in HK

Some 1,250 exhibitors from 19 countries and regions are participating in the 21st HKTDC Hong Kong Fashion Week for Spring/Summer, which opened on Monday at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, and continues through to July 10. The four-day fair, organized by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), welcomes first-time exhibitors from Madagascar, Morocco, Thailand, the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom. Seven group pavilions are also on hand, led by the Chinese mainland, with the fair’s biggest pavilion, and newcomer Thailand.
Under the theme “Cruise Sensation,” Fashion Week offers buyers a wide variety of theme zones, including: Emporium de Mode; International Fashion Designers’ Showcase; World of Fashion Accessories; Bridal & Evening Wear; and Infant & Children’s Wear.
This year, two new areas have been added to the fashion mix: Activewear & Sportswear; and Cashmere & Wool. In addition, the Small-Order Zone shines a spotlight on 130 garment racks and showcases, targeting buyers who are looking to source products in quantities from five to 1,000 pieces. The Small-Order Zone is also accessible online at smallorder.hktdc.com, with instant payment via PayPal and shipping arrangements available for select products.
In all, more than 40 events are being showcased at the fair, including eight fashion parades and nine house shows. They include this morning’s brand spotlight on Clara Tan, Ika Butoni and ZeevanCo by Meggie, and today’s Macau Fashion Parade. In addition, the Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, the Hong Kong Design Institute and the Hong Kong Raffles School of Continuing Education are all putting forth collections of student designers.