20 units of Hong Kong Fashion Designers to Showcase at Six Prime Locations
Seamlessly Blending Physical Discovery with Instant Shopping, Bringing a New Generation of Design Talent to the World
HONG KONG, Aug. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Clothing Industry Training Authority (CITA) today announced the upcoming launch of "Wear's HK", a major fashion retail initiative. Running for 14 consecutive days from 1st to 14th September, the event will span six landmark malls and locations in prime districts across Hong Kong, bringing together 20 of the city's leading and emerging fashion designer brands. Bringing runway design directly to the public and visitors alike, the initiative will create an immersive shopping experience where consumers can see, try on, wear and buy instantly. Wear's HK is organised by the Clothing Industry Training Authority (CITA) and sponsored by the Creative Industries Development Agency of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region as a flagship programme of the Hong Kong Fashion Fest.
"Wear's HK" is centred on the theme "Strategic Retail Integration for Emerging High-Value Design". The project aims to bring original Hong Kong fashion to local fashionistas, Gen Z, millennials and global consumers.
"Wear's HK" is a fashion pop-up project that goes beyond retail. It is an innovative platform designed to connect designers with the market. Through this initiative, "Wear's HK" is committed to creating greater exposure and broader sales channels for local designers, helping these young fashion talents bring their work into Hong Kong's mainstream market and grow into a proud symbol of the city's home-grown creative strength.
By building a high-performance pop-up ecosystem and curating premium retail spaces, "Wear's HK" closely connects Hong Kong designers with local fashionistas, Gen Z, millennials and global consumers, seamlessly blending physical discovery with instant shopping. Guided by three key objectives — driving revenue, expanding markets and nurturing local talent — the initiative enables original Hong Kong design to be tested in authentic commercial settings while opening up a sustainable retail pathway for emerging high-value design.
From shopping mall atriums and department stores to the departures level of an international airport, "Wear's HK" brings Hong Kong fashion into the everyday routes of residents and travellers, showcasing the many facets of local brands in high-value design, cross-cultural storytelling, sustainable fashion, youth culture and contemporary lifestyle aesthetics.
Highlights
Six prime locations across Hong Kong
From ifc mall in Central and Harbour City in Tsim Sha Tsui to Harvey Nichols Pacific Place, Hysan Place in Causeway Bay, Festival Walk in Kowloon Tong and Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA), the pop-up shops will cover Hong Kong's core commercial districts, major tourism landmarks and international gateway.
"Wear's HK" pop-up locations are as follows: | |||
Location | Venue | Operating Period | Opening Hours |
Harbour City | Gateway | 1–14 September | 11:00–20:00 |
ifc mall | Podium Level 1 | 1–14 September | 11:00–20:00 |
Harvey Nichols | Level 2, Pacific | 1–14 September | 11:00–20:00 |
Hong Kong | Shop 6T508C, | 1–14 September | 07:00–23:00 |
Hysan Place | 5/F Atrium | 2–13 September | 11:00–20:00 |
Festival Walk | Area B, LG2 | 8–13 September | 11:00–20:00 |
20 units of Hong Kong Fashion Designer brand showcase the city's new fashion force
A group of exceptionally talented rising stars from Hong Kong's fashion scene will take part. Many are award-winning designers whose work spans couture, streetwear, sustainable fashion and gender-fluid design.
20 Featured Designers (in no particular order): | |
Alex Po & Derek Cheng @ PONDER.ER | Finalists for the LVMH Prize for |
Calvin Chan & Joyce Kun @ THE WORLD | Known for embracing |
Christy Fok @ NONOBO | Christy is a multidisciplinary |
Derek Chan @ DEMO | Derek incorporates elements |
Doris Kath Chan @ DorisKath | Renowned in Hong Kong's |
Gary Tsang @ ARTY:ACTIVE | A fashion designer, brand |
Jesse Lee @ JESSE LEE | Currently based between |
Jessica Lau & Walter Kong @ Blind by JW | The two designers work in |
Kayan Lam @ WHY | Guided by a design philosophy |
Kev Yiu @ KEV YIU | Winner of Amazing Cut Season |
Kinyan Lam @ KINYAN LAM | Kinyan Lam founded his |
Lorraine Tam @ MOODLABBYLORRAINE | Lorraine won the Hong Kong |
Mandy Fong @ SZMAN | Mandy developed a strong |
Max Tsang @ IP-Axis Studio | Max founded IP-Axis Studio on |
Natacha Van @ Natacha Van | A recurring theme in Natacha's |
Otto Tang @ Oplus2 | Otto has taken part in |
Tiger Chung @ Tigerstrolling | Winner of Amazing Cut 2, the |
TIMBEE LO @ TIMBEELO | TIMBEE LO's contemporary |
Toki Wong @ Kowloon City Boy | A double-theme award winner |
Uia Kwok & K Cheang @ ÆNRMOÚS | The two are emerging Hong |
Also on show: Fashion Summit (HK) 2026 cross-disciplinary exhibition
All 20 designers participating in "Wear's HK" will also be featured in a cross-disciplinary promotional exhibition at the Common Arcade on 1/F, Jardine House, Central, from 1 to 14 September, creating even stronger synergy. In addition, the Fashion Summit (Hong Kong) 2026 International Summit will be held on 3 September 2026 at the Hong Kong Palace Museum under the theme "Code the Fashion Forward", exploring the future direction of the fashion industry.
About Wear's HK
"Wear's HK" is a fashion pop-up shop project organised by the Clothing Industry Training Authority (CITA) and sponsored by the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA) of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region as a flagship programme of the Hong Kong Fashion Fest. A series of pop-up shops will be launched across six prime fashion and shopping destinations in Hong Kong from 1 to 14 September 2026, bringing the fashion vibe to various districts across the city. The pop-up shops will be located at Harbour City, ifc mall, Harvey Nichols Pacific Place, Hong Kong International Airport, Hysan Place and Festival Walk — six prime locations featuring carefully selected retail spaces. These physical spaces will connect 20 units of Hong Kong Fashion Designers with local fashionistas, Gen Z, millennials, and global consumers. By seamlessly integrating physical exploration with instant purchasing, the pop-up shops not only drive revenue but also help local fashion designers expand their market reach, nurture talent, and build a high-efficiency "Wear's HK" pop-up ecosystem.
Please visit the official website: https://wearshk.com/.
Please visit the official social media platforms:
Instagram: @wearshk_popup
Facebook (Wear's HK): https://www.facebook.com/share/194FjvAKC4/
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. Under the theme "Rhythm of the Heart", the third edition of Hong Kong Fashion Fest will be held from 1 to 14 September 2026 at various landmarks in Hong Kong. The event will bring together eight flagship programmes organised by six industry organisations and, for the first time, will be combined with CENTRESTAGE - the annual fashion extravaganza organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council - to generate stronger synergies. The event will attract fashion design industry players from all over the world to come to Hong Kong; foster collaboration, innovation and business opportunities; establish a 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
The Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA), formerly known as Create Hong Kong (CreateHK) since 2009, was established in June 2024. CCIDA is a dedicated office under the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR Government) to provide one-stop services and support to the cultural and creative sectors with a mission to foster a conducive environment in Hong Kong to facilitate development of the arts, culture and creative sectors as industries. CCIDA's strategic foci are nurturing talent and facilitating start-ups, exploring markets, promoting cross-sectoral and multi-disciplinary collaboration, promoting industrialisation of the arts, culture and creative sectors under the industry-oriented principle, and fostering a creative atmosphere in the community, thereby reinforcing Hong Kong as Asia's creative capital and our positioning as the East-meets-West centre for international cultural exchange.
For more details about the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency, please visit: www.ccidahk.gov.hk.





Contact Us
Notice