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1MetaWorld forms JV with FAME Universe to deliver immersive metaverse fashion experience

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SINGAPORE, Jan 17, 2023 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Platform aggregator 1MetaWorld has entered into a joint venture agreement with Seoul-based FAME Universe to support fashion designers and digital creators to create, launch, sell and produce their own digital fashion NFTs in connection with physical garments and real-world experiences.Interactive digital fashion assets by 1FAME's Meta StudioBased in Singapore, the new joint venture 1FAME seeks to support the fashion industry's fight against counterfeiting with Web3 innovation, leveraging NFTs as unique tokens of authenticity and trusted tools for Metaverse e-Commerce and authentic real world experiences."Backed by the ONERHT network of professional services, 1FAME will continuously develop its 'phygital' business model by applying innovative Web3 solutions to the world of fashion, and leverage on 1MetaWorld's trusted and secured institutional grade transaction platform with curated community lifestyle privileges. This innovation will enhance the development of the fashion industry from Web3 into the Metaverse as well as solve current problems of fraudulent trading and counterfeiting," said 1MetaWorld Chairman, Mr Tan Chon...

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Hong Kong Young Fashion Designers’ Contest 2022 winners revealed

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HONG KONG, Sep 14, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Asia's leading fashion event CENTRESTAGE, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), concluded on 11 September with the 2022 Hong Kong Young Fashion Designers' Contest (YDC). Ten promising local designers showcased their creations at an eye-catching fashion show with celebrities Will Or, Siuyea Lo and JB showing up as special guests to add to the celebratory atmosphere. Following the catwalk parade, a judging panel of industry professionals picked out three winners for the four YDC awards. Champion Vicky Tsang received a monetary reward together with a one-month overseas internship sponsored by Fang Brothers Knitting Ltd.Ten promising local designers showcased their creations at an eye-catching fashion show with celebrities Will Or, Siuyea Lo and JB showing up as special guests to add to the celebratory atmosphere.The winners at YDC 2022 are as follows:- Champion: Vicky Tsang; Design: "EXHAUSTING A CROWD"- Excellence Award: Lorraine Tam; Design: "I AM NOT INFECTED"- Best Visual Presentation Award: Lorraine Tam; Design: "I AM NOT INFECTED"- My Favourite Collection Award: Justine Wan; Design: "AN UNQUIET ...

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CENTRESTAGE ELITES unveils latest fashion trends

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HONG KONG, Sep 10, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - 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.Mrs Chanunpat Pisanapipong, Trade Commissioner & 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; Paul Chan, Financial Secretary of HKSAR; Margaret Fong, Executive Director, HKTDC; Katherine Fang, Chairman, HKTDC Garment Advisory Committee; Hong Kong designers Derek Chan and Mite Chan, founder of DEMO [L-R]CENTRESTAGE is Asia's premier fashion event, offering a promotional platform for fashion brands and designers from Hong Kong and around the ...

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CENTRESTAGE ELITES unveils spring/summer fashion trends

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HONG KONG, Sep 11, 2021 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - A major fashion extravaganza, CENTRESTAGE ELITES, was held last night (10 September) at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. The three-day CENTRESTAGE event, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), kicked off with CENTRESTAGE ELITES as its exclusive opening event, bringing together renowned Hong Kong designers Calvin Chan and Joyce Kun's brand The World Is Your Oyster, as well as acclaimed Korean designer Lee Mooyeol's brand, YOUSER, in a joint fashion show featuring their 2022 spring/summer collections. For the first time, the CENTRESTAGE ELITES show was boosted by extended reality (XR) elements.Joining last night's CENTRESTAGE opening ceremony are Shirley Chan, Council member of the HKTDC; Felix Chung, member of the Legislative Council of the HKSAR; Margaret Fong, Executive Director, HKTDC; Paul Chan, Financial Secretary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR); Dr Peter K N Lam, Chairman, HKTDC; Katherine Fang, Chairman, HKTDC Garment Advisory Committee; Hong Kong designers Calvin Chan and Joyce Kun [L-R]Paul Chan, Financial Secretary of the Hong Kong Special Administrativ...

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Asia’s fashion spotlight CENTRESTAGE returns next month

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HONG KONG, Aug 19, 2021 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - CENTRESTAGE, Asia's premier fashion event, returns in September for its sixth edition, running in a physical format from 10 to 12 September at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the show features more than 200 brands from over 20 countries and regions and close to 30 fashion events, offering an ideal platform through which brands and designers can showcase their creativity in the fashion arena and demonstrate their resilience in overcoming the recent challenges. For the first time, the show will open to public visitors for the entire duration of the event.HKTDC Deputy Executive Director Benjamin Chau, speaking at today's press conference, said CENTRESTAGE has overcome limitations resulting from the pandemic to return in a physical format, featuring 200 brands from over 20 countries and regions.Panther Chan, ANSONBEAN and Hong Kong designer Calvin Chan [L-R]. The two celebrities wore outfits by The World Is Your Oyster at the CENTRESTAGE press conference.A fashion parade at the press conference presented designs by two of the featured brands...