ABOUT US
Our Aims
LOCAL POWER 2025 Hong Kong Fashion in Seoul, organised by the Asian New Generation Creativity Design Association and sponsored by the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA), is one of the contribution programmes of “Hong Kong Week 2025@Seoul”. Our objectives are:
- Showcasing the talent of designers from the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and Korea
- Cultural exchange
- Market exposure
- Brand building
Background
The LOCAL POWER 2025 Hong Kong Fashion in Seoul is a comprehensive cultural exchange project featuring 39 emerging designers and brands from Hong Kong and other cities of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (Greater Bay Area) along with 5 top Korean designers. Taking place in Seongsu-dong, Seoul, the event comprises fashion shows, exhibitions, and cultural exchanges, enhanced by projection mapping, AI technology, and live performances. This hybrid fashion showcase maximises creative interaction between the two cities.
With the overarching theme ‘Local Power’, the project reimagines the intersection of Hong Kong and Korea’s unique cultural heritage and contemporary fashion, showcasing how designers can translate local cultural identities into a global context. The star-studded line-up includes 44 designers from 4 projects sponsored by CCIDA, namely the popular Hong Kong show Amazing Cut 1, the Fashion Summit (Hong Kong) 2024, the Young Knitwear Designer Contest 2024, the NEXT@Fashion InStyle 2025, and the emerging and renowned Korean designers. Additionally, students from the Fashion & Image Design Programme at the Hong Kong Design Institute will bring innovative perspectives to the exhibition.
This groundbreaking cross-regional collaboration not only serves as a creative exchange for elite designers from both Hong Kong and Korea, but also highlights Hong Kong’s status as an international fashion capital. It aims to enhance the influence of Hong Kong’s local brands in the international fashion market, opening up new opportunities for both Hong Kong’s and Korea’s fashion industry and creating a brilliant new chapter in Hong Kong-Korea cultural and creative cooperation.
The Organiser
Dorian Ho is one of Asia’s most celebrated fashion designers, renowned for his visionary creativity and unwavering dedication to innovation. With a career spanning three decades, Dorian has consistently pushed boundaries, blending artistry with modernity to redefine fashion.
A true pioneer, Dorian has expanded his influence beyond haute couture through dynamic collaborations with prestigious global brands. From luxury watches and fine jewellery to home appliances and handbags, his distinctive aesthetic has left an indelible mark across industries, showcasing his versatility and passion for cross-disciplinary excellence.
As he celebrates his 30th anniversary in the fashion industry, Dorian remains deeply committed to nurturing the next generation of talent. His dedication to the community led him to establish the Asian New Generation Creativity Design Association (CDA-Asia), a platform fostering innovation and supporting emerging designers.
Beyond fashion, Dorian actively contributes to industry advancement and education through his involvement in key organisations, including:
- Member of the Authority, Clothing Industry Training Authority;
- Adjunct Professor of City University of Hong Kong (Media & Communication);
- Steering Committee Member, A Fashion Designer Reality Show – Amazing Cut 1;
- External Examiner, Hong Kong Design Institute (Image Design);
- Co-opted Member, Art Sub-committee, Museum Advisory Committee, Leisure and Cultural Services Department
A Programme of “Hong Kong Week 2025@Seoul”
This exhibition is one of the programmes of “Hong Kong Week 2025@Seoul”. Hong Kong Week is an annual arts festival organised by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, celebrating Hong Kong’s creative excellence worldwide and fostering cultural exchange and artistic collaboration. In 2025, the festival arrives in Seoul, offering a vibrant showcase of Hong Kong’s dynamic arts scene. Kicking off on 26 September, the festival features 14 programmes with approximately 65 performances and activities, spanning dance, music, film, Chinese painting, comic creations, fashion design and a variety of fringe activities, connecting creative talents from Hong Kong and Seoul. For programme details and ticketing information, please visit hongkongweek.gov.hk.
