Author: HKKEMA

Asia’s Leading Sustainable Fashion Event “Fashion Summit (HK) 2024” will be organizing the Fashion Shows from 27 to 29 November 2024 at Airside in Kai Tak Area.

Fashion Summit (HK) is funded by the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA) of HKSAR and organized by the Clothing Industry Training Authority (CITA). It plays a vital role in the development of sustainable fashion, bringing together key players from the fashion industry, NGOs, media, decision-makers, and leaders from around the world to exchange insights on the latest sustainable fashion trends, technology, best practices, solutions, and opportunities.

Fashion Summit (HK) invited 15 fashion designers from Hong Kong, Mainland China & Overseas to participate in Fashion Shows.

International Show
Theme: Time Traveller
Date: 27 November 2024 (Wed)
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Venue: Kai Tak Airside
(2 Concorde Road, Kai Tak, Kowloon / Transportation)
Fee: Free of Charge
Programme Details: https://www.fashionsummit.hk/events/fashion-show/
Online Registration: https://show.fashionsummit2024.org/onlineReg

Hong Kong Young Designer Fashion Show
Theme: Capture the Time
Date: 28 November 2024 (Thu)
Time: 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Venue: Kai Tak Airside
(2 Concorde Road, Kai Tak, Kowloon / Transportation)
Fee: Free of Charge
Programme Details: https://www.fashionsummit.hk/events/fashion-show/
Online Registration: https://show.fashionsummit2024.org/onlineReg

Hong Kong Brand Fashion Show
Theme: Local Power
Date: 28 November 2024 (Thu)
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Venue: Kai Tak Airside
(2 Concorde Road, Kai Tak, Kowloon / Transportation)
Fee: Free of Charge
Programme Details: https://www.fashionsummit.hk/events/fashion-show/
Online Registration: https://show.fashionsummit2024.org/onlineReg

Thread of Creativity 2024
Theme: CHINA CHIC
Date: 29 November 2024 (Fri)
Time: 8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Venue: Kai Tak Airside
(2 Concorde Road, Kai Tak, Kowloon / Transportation)
Programme Details: https://www.fashionsummit.hk/events/fashion-show/
Online Registration: https://show.fashionsummit2024.org/onlineReg

For inquiries, please contact Ms. Reika Ng｜(852) 2263 6323｜info@fashionsummit.hk

Asia’s Leading Sustainable Fashion Event “Fashion Summit (HK) 2024” will be organizing the International Conference on 26 November 2024 at the Hong Kong Palace Museum with the theme of “Power Up Sustainable Fashion Business”.

Fashion Summit (HK) is funded by the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA) of HKSAR and organized by the Clothing Industry Training Authority (CITA). It plays a vital role in the development of sustainable fashion, bringing together key players from the fashion industry, NGOs, media, decision-makers, and leaders from around the world to exchange insights on the latest sustainable fashion trends, technology, best practices, solutions, and opportunities.

Date: 26 November 2024 (Tue)
Time: 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Venue: Hong Kong Palace Museum, West Kowloon Cultural District
(8 Museum Drive West Kowloon, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, HONG KONG / Transportation)
Language: English (Real-time translation to Mandarin is available)
Programme Details: https://www.fashionsummit.hk/conference/programme/
Online Registration: https://fashionsummit2024.org/onlineReg

For inquiries, please contact Ms. Reika Ng｜(852) 2263 6323｜info@fashionsummit.hk

The Hong Kong Knitwear Exporters & Manufacturers Association (HKKEMA), Hong Kong Woollen & Synthetic Knitting Manufacturers’ Association (HKWSKMA), The Hong Kong Shippers’ Council (HKSC), and Hong Kong Intimate Apparel Industries’ Association (HKIAIA) jointly organized a study mission to Zhejiang from 24 to 27 September 2024. The study mission visited several companies in Hangzhou and Ningbo to gain a better understanding of local development opportunities and potential partners. The study mission has successfully concluded, and we would like to thank all visited organizations and enterprises for their hospitality and arrangements.

On 24 September 2024, the study mission visited Zhejiang Xinao Textiles Inc. to tour its showroom, spinning, dyeing, and wool processing facility. The participants then proceeded to Jiaxing Huayi Co., Ltd. to visit its silk-spinning factory. Through these visits to textile enterprises in Zhejiang, the participants aimed to gain a deeper understanding of the local textile industry’s development and technology.

On 25 September 2024, the study mission visited the showroom of Cainiao Network Technology Co., Ltd. (Cainiao) and participated in a discussion to explore how Cainiao integrates logistics operations with internet technology. The participants also visited the showroom of BrainCo, Inc. (BrainCo) to learn about its developments in automation and intelligence, as well as its products. The aim was to promote automation and intelligent development within our industry.

On 26 September 2024, the study mission visited Ningbo Cixing Co., Ltd. (Cixing), where they toured the showroom and factory and engaged in networking session. Mr. Sun, the founder of Cixing, shared insights on enhancing Research and Development investment and improving after-sales service. The participants also visited various factories at Consinee Group Co., Ltd. (Consinee), including the roving yarn, novelty yarn, Ai factory. Mr. Xue, the president of Consinee, shared the company’s successful experiences in technological innovation and market expansion with the study mission participants.

On 27 September 2024, the study mission visited Youngor Group (Youngor) to explore its 5G smarty factory, gaining insights into how intelligent and automated production processes are reshaping the traditional garment industry. They also visited the brand showroom to learn about Youngor’s development history, industry layout, and brand positioning. After the visit, the participants engaged in the networking with the representatives of China National Garment Association, Ningbo Garment Association, Youngor Group, and NKM Holdings Ltd. During the networking, they actively explored new cooperation models between the Ningbo industry and Hong Kong, aiming to create a collaborative framework “guided by the government, led by enterprises, and facilitated by associations”.

We would like to express our gratitude once again to all the companies for their hospitality. We believe that this study mission has effectively deepened mutual understanding and trust between Zhejiang and Hong Kong, laying a solid foundation for potential future cooperation.

HKKEMA will have a workshop about Cleaner Production titled “‘FOR THE FUTURE’ WORKSHOP” on 25 October 2024. We have invited Ms. Karen Ho from WWF HK to be the speaker. During this event, Karen will share how to save energy, reduce emissions, so as to achieve green and sustainable production processes.

‘FOR THE FUTURE’ WORKSHOP
Date: 25 October 2024
Time: 13:30 – 17:30
Venue: Exhibition Hall, 2/F, Clothing Industry Training Authority, 63 Tai Yip Street, Kowloon Bay
Online Registration: https://form.jotform.com/242131856758463

For enquiry, please contact Ms. Wallis Lo at 2263 6316｜wallis.lo@cita.org.hk.

HKKEMA will have a factory visit to Dongguan Jiashun Knitting Co., Ltd. (東莞嘉順針織有限公司) on 26 September 2024. This event will visit industry cleaner production technologies to reduce cost and energy.

Factory Visit to Dongguan Jiashun Knitting Co., Ltd. (東莞嘉順針織有限公司)
Date: 26 Sep 2024
Time: 9:15 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Venue: Dongguan Jiashun Knitting Co., Ltd. (東莞嘉順針織有限公司)
Language: Cantonese
Online Registration: https://form.jotform.com/242121628620447

For inquiries, please contact Ms. Wallis Lo at 2263 6316 / email: wallis.lo@cita.org.hk.

Knitwear Innovation and Design Society (KIDS) organized the “Young Knitwear Designers’ Contest 2024” to provide a platform for young knitwear designers to develop their talents.

The “Young Knitwear Designers’ Contest 2024” will have a Finalists’ Exhibition from 4 to 7 September and a Grand Final Fashion Show on 6 September at CENTRESTAGE 2024, showing Knitwear Design Collections from Hong Kong & Greater Bay Area. All these knitwear outfits are designed by the 9 FINALISTS of the ‘Young Knitwear Designers’ Contest 2024’. This fashion show will be the Finals of the ‘Young Knitwear Designers’ Contest 2024,’ and you will witness the Announcement of the Winners of the Contest in the show.

The launching ceremony for the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA) of the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau, restructured from Create Hong Kong, was held on 24 June 2024. Our chairman, Mr. Peter Hui attended the ceremony.

Innovation is the heartbeat of progress, turning lab ideas into real-world solutions. But how do we make this leap?

Find out at the HKRITA Innovation and Technology Symposium 2024 on September 4th! This year’s theme, ‘Scaling from Innovation to Impact’ navigates the path from new concepts to building a resilient future for the textile and fashion industry, featuring insights from leading experts. Sign up now!

Innovation and Technology Symposium 2024
Date: 4 September 2024
Time: 2:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Venue: S221, HKCEC, Wan Chai
Online Registration: https://hkritaevent.hk/Symposium2024/register?code=so-hkkema

For more details, please visit HKRITA official website.

For inquiries, please contact 2627 0180 or email info@hkrita.com.

HKKEMA will have a seminar about Cleaner Production titled “製衣及紡織業的清潔生產技術與溫室氣體” on 30 August 2024. During this event, speakers will share with the industry cleaner production technologies and greenhouse gas emission reductions in the garment and textile industry.

Seminar on “For the Future” 「製衣及紡織業的清潔生產技術與溫室氣體」
Date: 30 Aug 2024
Time: 15:00 – 17:30
Venue: Lecture Hall, 1/F, Clothing Industry Training Authority, 63 Tai Yip Street, Kowloon Bay
Online Registration: https://form.jotform.com/241988957398484

For enquiry, please contact Ms. Wallis Lo at 2263 6316｜wallis.lo@cita.org.hk.

HKKEMA will have a workshop about Cleaner Production titled “‘FOR THE FUTURE’ WORKSHOP” on 16 August 2024. During this event, speakers will share with the industry how to energy saving and emissions reduction, so as to achieve green and sustainable production processes.

‘FOR THE FUTURE’ WORKSHOP
Date: 16 Aug 2024
Time: 13:30 – 17:30
Venue: Exhibition Hall, 2/F, Clothing Industry Training Authority, 63 Tai Yip Street, Kowloon Bay
Online Registration: https://form.jotform.com/241928392854468

For enquiry, please contact Ms. Wallis Lo at 2263 6316｜wallis.lo@cita.org.hk.