Opening Event of
Fashion Hong Kong - Sustainable Designer Showcase in London
Fashion Hong Kong - Sustainable Designer Showcase in London
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2022
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INFORMATION
date
Nov 15 (Tuesday)
time
17:30 - 20:30 London Time
venue
The Mills Fabrica, 36-40 York Way, N1 9AB, London (Map)
registration
A limited quota will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
We are thrilled to welcome you to the Opening Event of ‘Fashion Hong Kong - Sustainable Designer Showcase in London’.
The event has brought together six fashion designer labels from Hong Kong that are driving positive change and educating consumers to make conscious and design-led purchases. After their collection’s debut at the CENTRESTAGE event in Hong Kong, the designers will showcase selected pieces throughout 15th November - 31st December, 2022 at The Mills Fabrica, London. The SS’23 collections have been made in partnership with Novetex, who developed a waterless solution called ‘ The Billie System’ that breaks down and recycles textile waste into yarn fibres.
Featuring a panel discussion on Hong Kong’s Sustainable Fashion Scene by Brooke-Roberts Islam (Co-founder of Techstyler & Senior Contributor at FORBES), insights on UK’s state of fashion by Francois Souchet (Global Head of Sustainability BPCM) and finally highlight the crucial importance of supply chain innovation by Nina Marenzi (Founder of Sustainable Angle), moderated by fashion veteran Anne-Marie Curtis (Founder at Calendar Magazine).
Following with unveil of 6 designer showcases alongside canapés and drinks. We’re looking forward to celebrating Fashion Hong Kong showcase and designer unveil with you.
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Agenda
17:30
Welcome Drink
18:00 - 19:00
Welcome Remarks
- Nikita Jayasuriya - General Manager Europe, The Mills Fabrica London
Opening Remarks
- Daisy Ip, Director - UK, Nordics & Ireland, HKTDC
- Gilford Law - Director General, HKETO London
Panel Discussion:
Insights on UK & Hong Kong’s Sustainable Fashion
- Anne-Marie Curtis - Founder, Calendar Magazine (moderator)
- Brooke Roberts-Islam - Co-founder, Techstyler & Senior Contributor, Forbes
- Francois Souchet - Global Head of Sustainability, BPCM
- Nina Marenzi - Founder & Director, The Sustainable Angle
19:00 - 20:00
Cocktail Reception & 6 HK Designer Showcase
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Speakers
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Organizers & Event Partners
About The Organizers:
Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences, and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly SMEs, in the mainland and international markets.
Hong Kong Economic & Trade Office (HKETO) is responsible for fostering trade and economic relations, promoted bilateral trade with and investment in Hong Kong.
Event Partners:
Novetex Textiles Limited is a premium quality yarn spinner committed to sustainable sourcing and production. Since the launch of ‘Billie System’ Novetex is currently upcycles textile waste into new yarn, addressing pressing environmental issues.
The Mills Fabrica is a go-to solutions platform accelerating techstyle and agrifood technology innovations for sustainability and social impact.