Hong Kong Fashion Week

The Hong Kong Fashion InStyle 2025 was successfully held from April 27 to 30, 2025, at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Hosted by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, this edition of the show centered on “Sustainable Fashion” and stood as Asia’s premier annual event for the fashion and textile industries.

In terms of scale, the exhibition brought together nearly 400 exhibitors from around the world and attracted over 11,000 professional buyers from 131 countries and regions. Complementing the event were seven concurrent fashion‑related exhibitions and licensing activities, including the Hong Kong Gifts & Premiums Show and the Hong Kong Fashion Accessories Show, collectively drawing approximately 100,000 visitors and more than 6,000 exhibitors, thereby underscoring Hong Kong’s pivotal role as an international sourcing hub.

This year’s show featured a host of highlights, with the newly launched “NEXT@Fashion InStyle” focal zone emerging as a major highlight. Funded by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government’s Creative Industries Development Office, this zone showcased cutting‑edge next‑generation materials—such as biodegradable fibers, mycelium leather, seaweed‑based textiles, and upcycling technologies—through the participation of over 60 leading global material suppliers. As a strategic partner, Thailand organized nearly 30 Thai exhibitors to present fashion materials that seamlessly integrate cultural heritage with sustainable technologies. The zone also welcomed Han Chong, founder of Self-Portrait, as project advisor, collaborating with five local Hong Kong designers to create innovative fashion pieces using these groundbreaking materials, while a live runway presentation vividly demonstrated the potential of these new materials in the fashion industry.

The international exhibitor lineup was particularly strong, with innovative technologies drawing significant attention. Australia’s Intimiti Pty Ltd unveiled CELYS™, the world’s first certified industrially compostable polyester fiber, which degrades by 95.4% within 179 days and leaves no microplastic residues. Mycoworks presented its breakthrough Fine Mycelium™ technology to produce Reishi™ mycelium leather, boasting a carbon footprint as low as 2.76 kg CO₂-eq/m², and already partnering with luxury brands such as Hermès and Ligne Roset. Meanwhile, NAMI, the Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials Research Institute, showcased a range of pioneering innovations, including ultra‑light, highly insulating aerogel fibers, sustainably dyed fabrics produced by bacterial fermentation, and bio‑based polyester fibers. Indonesia’s MYCL Company introduced “mushroom leather,” crafted from agricultural waste and mushroom mycelium, sparking cross‑industry collaborations with Malaysian designers and furniture manufacturers. Thailand’s Pim Collection presented its Hmong Batik collection, blending traditional Miao batik techniques with contemporary design to achieve a harmonious fusion of heritage and modern aesthetics.

A rich array of concurrent events further elevated the platform for industry dialogue and collaboration. Throughout the exhibition, numerous fashion showcases, seminars, and buyer forums addressed pressing topics such as sustainable fashion, fashion technology, creative design thinking, and the silver economy. Malaysian designer Richard Tsen and Indonesia’s MYCL reached a preliminary cooperation agreement on-site, planning to introduce mushroom leather into the Malaysian and broader Asian markets. Meanwhile, China’s non‑profit Textile Library exhibited innovative works that combine traditional Chinese crafts—such as Badu hemp embroidery and tie‑dye—with advanced materials, expressing interest in establishing a base in Hong Kong to leverage the city’s strategic position as a gateway connecting Southeast Asian manufacturers with European and North American buyers.

The professional visitor base was robust, with high‑quality buyer engagement evident throughout the event. The exhibition drew professional buyers from the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Australia, Japan, South Korea, the Middle East, ASEAN, and other regions, including prominent e‑commerce fashion groups such as Zalora, France’s Glop Studio, and South Korea’s Hyundai Department Store. Survey results indicated that nearly half of respondents (49.2%) anticipate sales growth over the next one to two years, while 44.5% expect stable sales, reflecting overall optimism about market prospects.

The Hong Kong Fashion InStyle 2026 is scheduled to take place in April 2026 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. The event will continue to serve as an effective platform for global exchange and collaboration within the fashion industry.