Fairchild Media Group’s WWD and Sourcing Journal present a day of insights on fashion, trade, and innovation during Hong Kong Fashion Fest — featuring Kim Jones, Fausto Puglisi, Jason Wu, Robert Wun, along with special guests Kiernan Shipka, Damson Idris and more
Hong Kong – November 19, 2025 — Today, Women’s Wear Daily (WWD) and Sourcing Journal (SJ) announced the upcoming WWD x SJ Global Fashion and Business Conference, in partnership with Hong Kong Fashion Council (HKFC) and sponsored by the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA), set to take place on November 26, 2025, at the Regent Hong Kong. Presented in tandem with Hong Kong Fashion Fest, which is presented by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the conference brings together global leaders across fashion, retail, and manufacturing for an in-depth look at how innovation, trade, and culture are redefining today’s fashion landscape.
The program will feature executives, designers, and policymakers from around the world exploring key topics including supply chain dynamics, sustainability, machine learning, material innovation, and sourcing, driving critical conversations shaping the fashion industry today. Among the confirmed speakers are Kim Jones, Artistic Director of Kim Jones Studio; Fausto Puglisi, Creative Director of Roberto Cavalli; and designer Jason Wu, alongside additional industry leaders to be announced.
“We are honored to partner with the Hong Kong Fashion Council for this year’s Fashion Fest, which celebrates Hong Kong’s global influence in fashion and culture,” said Amanda Smith, Chief Executive Officer, Fairchild Media Group. “Bringing our content and global perspective to Hong Kong is a natural extension of Fairchild Media Group’s vision to expand our brands’ thought leadership to key fashion markets and foster dialogue that shapes the industry’s future.”
The partnership also extends to the WWD Fashion Loves Culture Gala, which will celebrate the culmination of the week’s events. As part of this collaboration, WWD and Hong Kong Fashion Council will bring international spotlight and cultural resonance to the occasion, welcoming special guests Kiernan Shipka, acclaimed American actress and fashion muse known for her breakout role in Mad Men and Damson Idris, celebrated British actor who starred as rookie Joshua Pearce in ‘F1: The Movie’.
The WWD x SJ Global Fashion & Business Conference marks a continued expansion of Fairchild Media Group’s global events portfolio, following recent editions in Riyadh, Bangkok, and New York.