{"id":3214,"date":"2025-12-19T10:42:35","date_gmt":"2025-12-19T10:42:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hongkongfashionfest.com\/?post_type=press&#038;p=3214"},"modified":"2026-02-06T10:10:35","modified_gmt":"2026-02-06T10:10:35","slug":"hong-kong-fashion-designers-association-presents-virtuose-the-artistry-of-couture-2025-unfolded-on-stage-last-saturday","status":"publish","type":"press","link":"https:\/\/hongkongfashionfest.zlashy.com\/archive\/2025\/press-post\/hong-kong-fashion-designers-association-presents-virtuose-the-artistry-of-couture-2025-unfolded-on-stage-last-saturday\/","title":{"rendered":"Hong Kong Fashion Designers Association presents \u201cVIRTUOSE: The Artistry of Couture 2025\u201d Unfolded on Stage Last Saturday"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\"><em><span style=\"color:#7B3324;\">A couture spectacle set against Hong Kong\u2019s iconic harbour skyline at Pier 4, Central, cementing Hong Kong\u2019s role as a global couture capital<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-extra-small-font-size\">Virtuose2025 #HKFDA #TheArtistryOfCouture #hkfashionfest #HongKongFashionFest #CSTB #CCIDAHK<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/hongkongfashionfest.zlashy.com\/archive\/2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/00-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3216\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hongkongfashionfest.zlashy.com\/archive\/2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/00-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hongkongfashionfest.zlashy.com\/archive\/2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/00-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hongkongfashionfest.zlashy.com\/archive\/2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/00-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hongkongfashionfest.zlashy.com\/archive\/2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/00-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/hongkongfashionfest.zlashy.com\/archive\/2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/00-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/hongkongfashionfest.zlashy.com\/archive\/2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/00-1360x907.jpg 1360w, https:\/\/hongkongfashionfest.zlashy.com\/archive\/2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/00-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/hongkongfashionfest.zlashy.com\/archive\/2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/00-321x214.jpg 321w, https:\/\/hongkongfashionfest.zlashy.com\/archive\/2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/00-1568x1046.jpg 1568w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>November 24, 2025, Hong Kong \u2013 Organised by the Hong Kong Fashion Designers Association (HKFDA) and sponsored by the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency under the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau, \u201c<strong>VIRTUOSE: The Artistry of Couture<\/strong>\u201d grandly staged on November 22, 2025, at Central Ferry Pier 4 as the opening program and a flagship event of Hong Kong Fashion Fest 2025. Being one of the most significant annual events for Hong Kong\u2019s fashion community, the show not only celebrates couture excellence but also supports the development of Hong Kong\u2019s cultural and creative industries, showcasing the city\u2019s creative strength and competitiveness on the international fashion stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color:#7B3324;\"><strong>A Sensorial Journey from Day to Night<\/strong><\/span><br>Last saturday marks the official presentation of the two VIRTUOSE shows. The Day Show and opening ceremony commenced at 3pm, followed by the Night Show at 7pm. Sets against the stunning backdrop of Victoria Harbour, Central Ferry Pier 4 is transformed into a captivating runway with two intimate yet opulent shows. These meticulously curated presentations bring a sensorial journey from day to night, unveiling couture against Hong Kong\u2019s urban skyline to create a visual symphony of culture and elegance. Both shows are being live broadcasted on VIRTUOSE\u2019s IG and HKFDA\u2019s YouTube, bringing this immersive visual celebration to audiences worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/hongkongfashionfest.zlashy.com\/archive\/2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/01a-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3215\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hongkongfashionfest.zlashy.com\/archive\/2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/01a-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hongkongfashionfest.zlashy.com\/archive\/2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/01a-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hongkongfashionfest.zlashy.com\/archive\/2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/01a-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hongkongfashionfest.zlashy.com\/archive\/2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/01a-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/hongkongfashionfest.zlashy.com\/archive\/2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/01a-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/hongkongfashionfest.zlashy.com\/archive\/2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/01a-1360x907.jpg 1360w, https:\/\/hongkongfashionfest.zlashy.com\/archive\/2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/01a-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/hongkongfashionfest.zlashy.com\/archive\/2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/01a-321x214.jpg 321w, https:\/\/hongkongfashionfest.zlashy.com\/archive\/2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/01a-1568x1046.jpg 1568w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Miss LAW Shuk Pui, Rosanna, JP<\/strong>, Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, <strong>Ms Lai Sai Ming, Drew<\/strong>, Commissioner for Cultural and Creative Industries, <strong>Ms IP Man Yee, Yvonne<\/strong>, Assistant Commissioner for Cultural and Creative Industries, <strong>Mr Kevin Yeung<\/strong>, Chairman of Hong Kong Fashion Designers Association, and <strong>Ms Bonita Cheung,<\/strong> Conceptual &amp; Project Director, VIRTUOSE: The Artistry of Couture joined the Day Show to officially unveil the Opening Program of Hong Kong Fashion Fest 2025, with guests in attendance witnessing this remarkable occasion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2018\u201cVIRTUOSE\u201d is more than a fashion show\u2014it is a celebration of exceptional artistry, creativity, and craftsmanship that brings together different cultures and perspectives,\u2019 said Mr. Kevin Yeung, Chairman of Hong Kong Fashion Designers Association at the opening ceremony. Ms Bonita Cheung, Conceptual &amp; Project Director, VIRTUOSE: The Artistry of Couture, added, \u2018In this tapestry of couture, diverse designers unite, weaving stories that spark a dialogue of culture and creativity; a poetic feast for the eyes.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dominic Lam (\u6797\u5609\u83ef), Ana R, Eunis Chan (\u9673\u5609\u5bb9), Lilian Ho (\u4f55\u5609\u8389), Mandy Tam (\u8b5a\u65fb\u8431), Hazel Lam (\u6797\u7199\u5f64), Sophie Yip (\u8449\u84a8\u6587), Carman Kwan (\u95dc\u5609\u654f), Manson Cheung (\u5f35\u9032\u7ff9), Winky Wong (\u9ec3\u5065\u6021), Archie Sin (\u51bc\u9756\u5cf0), Oscar Tao (\u6d82\u6bd3\u9e9f), Alex Lee (\u674e\u5fd7\u525b) setting the stage at Day Show with their support. As evening fell, fashion luminaries, collectors from around the world including Bryan Boy, Susie Lau, Irene Kim, Yoyo Cao, Jenny Tsang, Hanan Besovic; together with local celebrities &amp; fashionista including Simon Yam (\u4efb\u9054\u83ef), Qi Qi (\u7426\u7426), William Chang (\u5f35\u53d4\u5e73), Patricia Ha (\u590f\u6587\u6c50), Kathy Chow (\u5468\u6c76\u9321), Nicola Cheung (\u5f35\u65b0\u6085), Amanda S, Angie Ng, Carl Ng (\u5433\u5609\u9f8d), Jeannie Ng (\u5433\u5bb6\u5ffb), Sabrina Cheung (\u5f35\u8513\u59ff), Gigi Cheung (\u5f35\u8513\u838e), Bruce Tong (\u6e6f\u541b\u6148), Chris Tong (\u6e6f\u541b\u8000), Victoria Tang (\u9127\u611b\u5609), Elly Lam (\u6797\u5fc3\u5152), Hilary Fan lit up the Night Show with their presence. Each guest was captivated by a celebration of exquisite craftsmanship and refined sophistication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color:#7B3324;\"><strong>Cementing Hong Kong\u2019s Role as a Global Couture Capital<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More than a fashion show, \u201cVIRTUOSE: The Artistry of Couture\u201d is an artistic dialogue that transcends cultures and borders. The inaugural edition last year garnered widespread acclaim, capturing attention from designers and fashion communities around the world. Now firmly established as a hallmark of exceptional craftsmanship of global couture, the event has become a luminous platform for international fashion exchange in Hong Kong, affirming the city\u2019s status as a vibrant nexus where East meets West in style and vision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By honing its focus to four exceptional and seasoned designers, \u201cVIRTUOSE: The Artistry of Couture 2025\u201d will amplify the narrative of each creator, ensuring a more profound cultural exchange between East and West. The event reinforces Hong Kong\u2019s growing reputation as a global couture capital, standing alongside Paris as a beacon of sartorial excellence, and highlights its pivotal role in the international fashion landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/hongkongfashionfest.zlashy.com\/archive\/2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/02a-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3217\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hongkongfashionfest.zlashy.com\/archive\/2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/02a-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hongkongfashionfest.zlashy.com\/archive\/2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/02a-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hongkongfashionfest.zlashy.com\/archive\/2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/02a-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hongkongfashionfest.zlashy.com\/archive\/2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/02a-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/hongkongfashionfest.zlashy.com\/archive\/2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/02a-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/hongkongfashionfest.zlashy.com\/archive\/2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/02a-1360x907.jpg 1360w, https:\/\/hongkongfashionfest.zlashy.com\/archive\/2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/02a-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/hongkongfashionfest.zlashy.com\/archive\/2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/02a-321x214.jpg 321w, https:\/\/hongkongfashionfest.zlashy.com\/archive\/2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/02a-1568x1046.jpg 1568w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color:#7B3324;\"><strong>A Visual Feast Celebrating Diverse Styles and Cultures<\/strong><\/span><br>Curated as an artistic and cultural dialogue between four exceptional designers, VIRTUOSE 2025 features Peet Dullaert from France, Tomo Koizumi from Japan, Zhaoyi Yu from Chinese Mainland, and Caroline Hu from Hong Kong, China. Together, these designers are presenting 40 meticulously crafted couture ensembles in two immersive fashion shows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/hongkongfashionfest.zlashy.com\/archive\/2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/03_four-designers-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3218\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hongkongfashionfest.zlashy.com\/archive\/2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/03_four-designers-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hongkongfashionfest.zlashy.com\/archive\/2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/03_four-designers-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hongkongfashionfest.zlashy.com\/archive\/2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/03_four-designers-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hongkongfashionfest.zlashy.com\/archive\/2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/03_four-designers-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/hongkongfashionfest.zlashy.com\/archive\/2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/03_four-designers-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/hongkongfashionfest.zlashy.com\/archive\/2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/03_four-designers-1360x907.jpg 1360w, https:\/\/hongkongfashionfest.zlashy.com\/archive\/2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/03_four-designers-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/hongkongfashionfest.zlashy.com\/archive\/2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/03_four-designers-321x214.jpg 321w, https:\/\/hongkongfashionfest.zlashy.com\/archive\/2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/03_four-designers-1568x1046.jpg 1568w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Based in Paris, France, <strong>Peet Bullaert<\/strong> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/peetdullaert\/\">@peetdullaert<\/a>) is a designer who\u2019s redefining the language of tailoring through fluidity, movement, and emotion, with a strong commitment to sustainable luxury. Recognized by Vogue France as one of the designers who are environmentally engaged and working to make a difference for the oceans. Guided by a philosophy of harmony between body and garment, Peet sculpts silhouettes that flow rather than conform \u2014 balancing innovation with an intimate respect for the human form. For Virtuose, he presents his vision of elegance rooted in progress \u2014 where craftsmanship meets consciousness, and every gesture becomes design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"461\" src=\"https:\/\/hongkongfashionfest.zlashy.com\/archive\/2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/\u672a\u547d\u540d\u8a2d\u8a08-19-1024x461.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3219\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hongkongfashionfest.zlashy.com\/archive\/2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/\u672a\u547d\u540d\u8a2d\u8a08-19-1024x461.png 1024w, https:\/\/hongkongfashionfest.zlashy.com\/archive\/2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/\u672a\u547d\u540d\u8a2d\u8a08-19-300x135.png 300w, https:\/\/hongkongfashionfest.zlashy.com\/archive\/2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/\u672a\u547d\u540d\u8a2d\u8a08-19-768x346.png 768w, https:\/\/hongkongfashionfest.zlashy.com\/archive\/2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/\u672a\u547d\u540d\u8a2d\u8a08-19-1536x691.png 1536w, https:\/\/hongkongfashionfest.zlashy.com\/archive\/2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/\u672a\u547d\u540d\u8a2d\u8a08-19-1360x612.png 1360w, https:\/\/hongkongfashionfest.zlashy.com\/archive\/2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/\u672a\u547d\u540d\u8a2d\u8a08-19-900x405.png 900w, https:\/\/hongkongfashionfest.zlashy.com\/archive\/2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/\u672a\u547d\u540d\u8a2d\u8a08-19-321x144.png 321w, https:\/\/hongkongfashionfest.zlashy.com\/archive\/2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/\u672a\u547d\u540d\u8a2d\u8a08-19-1568x706.png 1568w, https:\/\/hongkongfashionfest.zlashy.com\/archive\/2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/\u672a\u547d\u540d\u8a2d\u8a08-19.png 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tomo Koizumi<\/strong> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/tomo_koizumi\/\">@tomo_koizumi<\/a>), one of the leading creative forces in contemporary Japanese fashion, redefines couture through colour, volume, and imagination. His iconic ruffles are more than decoration \u2014 they are expressions of freedom, play, and joy. Behind the spectacle lies an artist deeply connected to emotion, transforming layers of organza into movement and light. At Virtuose, Tomo is taking his fearless spirit to Hong Kong, turning exuberance into art \u2014 and reminding us that beauty can also be bold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"467\" src=\"https:\/\/hongkongfashionfest.zlashy.com\/archive\/2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/5-1024x467.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3220\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hongkongfashionfest.zlashy.com\/archive\/2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/5-1024x467.png 1024w, https:\/\/hongkongfashionfest.zlashy.com\/archive\/2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/5-300x137.png 300w, https:\/\/hongkongfashionfest.zlashy.com\/archive\/2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/5-768x350.png 768w, https:\/\/hongkongfashionfest.zlashy.com\/archive\/2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/5-1536x700.png 1536w, https:\/\/hongkongfashionfest.zlashy.com\/archive\/2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/5-1360x620.png 1360w, https:\/\/hongkongfashionfest.zlashy.com\/archive\/2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/5-900x410.png 900w, https:\/\/hongkongfashionfest.zlashy.com\/archive\/2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/5-321x146.png 321w, https:\/\/hongkongfashionfest.zlashy.com\/archive\/2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/5-1568x714.png 1568w, https:\/\/hongkongfashionfest.zlashy.com\/archive\/2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/5.png 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A designer whose creations live between structure and emotion, <strong>Zhaoyi Yu<\/strong> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/zhaoyi.official\/\">@zhaoyi.official<\/a>) is trained in both traditional craftsmanship and contemporary form, weaving the language of heritage into modern silhouettes \u2014 precise, sculptural, and deeply human. Every fold, every seam reflects his pursuit of balance \u2014 between logic and feeling, restraint and release. For Virtuose 2025, Yu unveils a vision where architecture meets soul, and craftsmanship becomes poetry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"438\" src=\"https:\/\/hongkongfashionfest.zlashy.com\/archive\/2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/6-1024x438.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3221\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hongkongfashionfest.zlashy.com\/archive\/2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/6-1024x438.png 1024w, https:\/\/hongkongfashionfest.zlashy.com\/archive\/2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/6-300x128.png 300w, https:\/\/hongkongfashionfest.zlashy.com\/archive\/2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/6-768x328.png 768w, https:\/\/hongkongfashionfest.zlashy.com\/archive\/2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/6-1536x657.png 1536w, https:\/\/hongkongfashionfest.zlashy.com\/archive\/2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/6-1360x581.png 1360w, https:\/\/hongkongfashionfest.zlashy.com\/archive\/2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/6-900x385.png 900w, https:\/\/hongkongfashionfest.zlashy.com\/archive\/2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/6-321x137.png 321w, https:\/\/hongkongfashionfest.zlashy.com\/archive\/2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/6-1568x670.png 1568w, https:\/\/hongkongfashionfest.zlashy.com\/archive\/2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/6.png 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Caroline Hu<\/strong> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/carolineqiqi\/\">@carolineqiqi<\/a>), a designer whose work speaks in whispers of emotion and memory. Caroline\u2019s vision is rooted in intimacy \u2014 in the quiet, fragile beauty of the human experience. Her silhouettes breathe with softness; her fabrics capture light the way brushstrokes capture feeling. At Virtuose 2025, she brings home a world shaped by sensitivity and grace \u2014 where every thread tells a story of emotion made visible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"465\" src=\"https:\/\/hongkongfashionfest.zlashy.com\/archive\/2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/7-1024x465.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3222\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hongkongfashionfest.zlashy.com\/archive\/2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/7-1024x465.png 1024w, https:\/\/hongkongfashionfest.zlashy.com\/archive\/2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/7-300x136.png 300w, https:\/\/hongkongfashionfest.zlashy.com\/archive\/2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/7-768x349.png 768w, https:\/\/hongkongfashionfest.zlashy.com\/archive\/2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/7-1536x698.png 1536w, https:\/\/hongkongfashionfest.zlashy.com\/archive\/2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/7-1360x618.png 1360w, https:\/\/hongkongfashionfest.zlashy.com\/archive\/2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/7-900x409.png 900w, https:\/\/hongkongfashionfest.zlashy.com\/archive\/2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/7-321x146.png 321w, https:\/\/hongkongfashionfest.zlashy.com\/archive\/2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/7-1568x712.png 1568w, https:\/\/hongkongfashionfest.zlashy.com\/archive\/2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/7.png 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color:#7B3324;\"><strong>Exclusive Trunk Shows and Fireside Chat today &amp; Tuesday<\/strong><\/span><br>Following the runway extravaganza, a two-day trunk show will be held today &amp; Tuesday on 24 &amp; 25 November, offering media and client an exclusive opportunity to engage directly with the designers and their work, as well as a unique ordering experience. The event not only fosters the exchange of the latest insights from the international fashion market but also deepens the appreciation among Eastern and Western designers and clients for diverse aesthetics, traditions and cultures, marking a new chapter for Hong Kong as a cross-regional hub for couture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A fireside chat will be hosted by Hanan Besovic \u2014 a leading voice in fashion and creator of the acclaimed Instagram account @ideservecouture, renowned for his insightful and engaging commentary on fashion. Joined by four designers, the event will take place on November 25, 2025, and welcome students, industry professionals, and the public to an intimate dialogue exploring the creative process, cultural exchange, and the future of couture (all spots are full).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>VIRTUOSE: The Artistry of Couture 2025 is organised by Hong Kong Fashion Designers Association and sponsored by the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency as a programme of the Hong Kong Fashion Fest which is presented by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Webpage: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.virtuose.com.hk\">www.virtuose.com.hk<\/a><br>Facebook: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/virtuosehk\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/virtuosehk<\/a><br>IG: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/virtuose.hk\/\">https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/virtuose.hk\/<\/a><br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>November 24, 2025, Hong Kong \u2013 Organised by the Hong Kong Fashion Designers Association (HKFDA) and sponsored by the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency under the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau, \u201cVIRTUOSE: The Artistry of Couture\u201d grandly staged on November 22, 2025, at Central Ferry Pier 4 as the opening program and a flagship event of Hong Kong Fashion Fest 2025. 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