FASHION ASIA HONG KONG (Fashion Asia), a cornerstone of Hong Kong’s vibrant fashion scene, returns with a dynamic programme celebrating creativity and innovation, fostering the vigorous development of the fashion industry. Fashion Asia is organised by Hong Kong Design Centre (HKDC) and sponsored by the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA) as a programme of the Hong Kong Fashion Fest which is presented by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

The Fashion Challenges Forum, held on 5 December 2025 at the Pavilion Hall, Rosewood Hong Kong, offers an inspiring deep dive of the forces shaping the future of fashion. This dynamic platform brings together global industry leaders and esteemed guests, including high-level executives from leading fashion retailers, designers, and influential industry voices, to share insights and spark transformative ideas. The forum will engage both local and international audiences with discussions on emerging trends, innovative strategies, and opportunities for growth. Key topics include:

• The Global Fashion Landscape: Insiders reveal the forces shaping fashion’s evolving ecosystem.

• Fashion Business Leadership: Top executives share strategic perspectives on industry growth.

• Storytelling in Fashion: Media experts and curators unpack authentic narratives driving brand impact.

• Designer Conversations: Emerging and established designers from Asia and beyond share their success stories.

• Art, Culture & Cross-brand Collaboration: Creative experts dive into fashion’s cultural significance and innovative cross-brand partnerships.

The forum features an impressive lineup, including:

• Andre Hou, Former APAC President, Boucheron

• Blake Abbie, Editor in Chief, A Magazine Curated By

• Bosse Myhr, Director of Buying – Menswear, Womenswear and Childrenswear, Selfridges

• Caroline Issa, CEO, Tank

• Danai Sorakraikitikul, Founder and CEO, ALIST

• Divia Harilela, Principal, The D’Vine

• Gloria Tso, Online and Features Editor, STYLE by SCMP

• Jian DeLeon, Men's Fashion Director, Nordstrom

• Jingwei Yin, Founder and Creative Director, OUDE WAAG

• Jitpon Siriwattanamathangkur, Co-founder, Gentlewoman

• Kay Kwok, Founder and Creative Director, KWK by KAY KWOK

• Liushu Lei, Founder and Creative Director, SHUSHU/TONG

• Lv Xiaolei, Secretary General of the Shanghai Fashion Week Organizing Committee; Executive Vice Chairman, SFDA

• Oscar Wang, Founder, Open Work Studio

• Peggy Hu, Chief Executive Officer, Audemars Piguet Greater China Region

• Rok Hwang, Founder and Creative Director, ROKH

• Ruohan Nie, Founder and Creative Director, RUOHAN

• Sara Sozzani Maino, Creative Director, Fondazione Sozzani

• Satoshi Kuwata, Founder and Creative Director, SETCHU

• Sophia Yu, Managing Director and Publisher of SCMP Hearst

• Tasha Liu, Co-founder, LABELHOOD

• Tracey Cheng, Vice President of Merchandising Planning and Business Development, I.T