Top 10 international brands to check out in Centrestage
CENTRESTAGE 2026: 10 Global Booths to Visit
CENTRESTAGE’s still Asia’s go-to for contemporary fashion, and the 2026 edition looks packed with global talent and market-ready innovation. As a stylist and creative director based in Hong Kong, I’ve watched it grow from a trade fair into a true cultural moment — where emerging designers, established labels, and tech-forward brands meet to shape the season’s trends. Here are 10 booths you shouldn’t miss this year.
DOUCAN
Representing the peak of artistic, premium K-Fashion, DOUCAN (두칸) is a luxury contemporary womenswear brand based in Seoul, South Korea, known for its refined aesthetic and commitment to craftsmanship.
Founded by creative director Choi Chung-Hoon, the brand is globally celebrated for reimagining what they call the "oriental fantasy of nature, light, and time" through vivid, hand-drawn graphic artworks and meticulously considered silhouettes.
As a headliner for the Circular Fashion Zone at CENTRESTAGE 2026, DOUCAN skillfully bridges high-end couture with sustainable, future-friendly storytelling and responsible production practices.
DOUCAN's design philosophy is built entirely on avoiding ordinary, mass-produced clothing. Instead, every seasonal collection centers around elaborate, custom-designed textiles and techniques that give their garments a painterly, living quality and an unmistakable sense of individuality.
2. Iris Setlakwe - Canada
Founded in 2001 by self-taught designer Iris Setlakwe, the eponymous label was created to fill a significant gap in the market for professional women seeking luxury garments that honor the natural female silhouette while maintaining effortless, all-day comfort.
Iris Setlakwe focuses on streamlining and simplifying the wardrobe of the modern businesswoman. The brand operates on a modular "mix-and-match" framework, delivering impeccably tailored staples that can be endlessly combined to elevate and refine executive style.
Bringing sophisticated North American elegance to the global stage, Iris Setlakwe is a distinguished premium womenswear house based in Montreal, Canada.
Jeremie St. Croix - USA
JEREMIE ST. CROIX is built for a discerning clientele that regards accessories not merely as utility but as wearable sculpture, crafted with an eye for form and artistic intent.
The brand prides itself on an experimental, thought-provoking approach to design that deliberately challenges and breaks traditional fashion boundaries.
Emerging as a bold, elite voice in contemporary luxury, JEREMIE ST. CROIX specializes in high-end handbags and small leather goods.
Founded in 2021 by visionary designer Jerrick Gray—who draws deeply from his Caribbean heritage and a technical background in precision manufacturing—the label blends architectural inspiration with unapologetic opulence to create meticulously made, timeless statement pieces that skillfully balance sculptural form and everyday function.
RE RHEE - South Korea
As one of the fastest-rising forces in the contemporary Seoul fashion scene, RE RH'EE (리이) is a premium designer label that masterfully strips back the noise of fast-moving trends to reveal thoughtfully considered, enduring pieces crafted with refined, meticulous workmanship and a clear, modern sensibility.
Founded by head designer Junebok Rhee together with creative partner Hyunjung Joo, the brand’s name thoughtfully merges the founder’s surname with the English prefix “Re-,” functioning as a refined invitation for individuals to begin a personal journey of mindful “self-rediscovery” through considered, intentional dressing and enduring, timeless silhouettes.
Wanzz - China
WANZZZ is renowned for crafting a timeless, understated aesthetic that emphasizes a sophisticated balance between clean, structured lines and flowing, ultra-feminine details, resulting in pieces that feel both modern and effortlessly elegant.
Representing the peak of contemporary high-society fashion and meticulous craftsmanship, WANZZZ is a premium luxury ready-to-wear fashion house based in Xiamen, China. Anchored by their steadfast design philosophy, "All in the details," the elite label has garnered a massive and devoted following among urban tastemakers and celebrities across Asia for its uncompromising dedication to superior fabric quality, inventive texturing, and impeccably refined tailoring that elevates everyday elegance.
SHEFEELING - Macau
Representing the modern, sophisticated edge of Greater Bay Area fashion, SHEFEELING is an established contemporary womenswear label based in Macau. Founded in 2005 by designer Chen Lan (陳蘭), the mid-to-high-end label has become a prominent and influential force in the region, known for its refined silhouettes, attention to detail, and a commitment to elevating everyday luxury for the modern woman.
SHEFEELING bridges the gap between structured corporate wear and elegant evening attire, making it highly sought after by urban, independent professionals who value both authority and refinement. The brand prides itself on an "All-Occasion" philosophy, delivering garments that flow seamlessly from high-powered daytime boardrooms to upscale nighttime galas with understated sophistication and flawless tailoring.
Blue Greed
Blue Greed chooses to slow down. Rather than rushing to chase fleeting trends, it deliberately focuses on shaping an everyday wardrobe that stands the test of time.
Since its founding with the Spring/Summer 2018 collection, the brand has centred on crisp tailoring, refined details, and an understated femininity,
gracefully moving between the polished work wardrobe and relaxed everyday wear to create clothing that is both effortlessly wearable and beautifully made for the modern woman.
KANZ BY THAITOR - Thailand
The true soul of the brand lies in its radical reinterpretation of traditional fabric dyeing. Under the creative direction of designer Kantsiri "Kik" Pittayaprechakul and her family, the brand deliberately forgoes factory printing in favor of hands-on, artisanal techniques.
Hailing from the northern province of Phrae—a region famed for its deep textile heritage—KANZ BY THAITOR is a celebrated slow-fashion label that gracefully fuses ancient Thai craftsmanship with contemporary streetwear sensibilities.
Operating as a tight-knit family collective, the brand champions a global shift toward mindful, artisan-led fashion and sustainable, culturally rooted production.
PAULINA'S FRIENDS (Germany):
The brand specializes in highly expressive, flamboyantly patterned statement creations designed to be treated like living art. Influenced by the founder's rich academic background in art history and archaeology, the designs are bold, eclectic, and unapologetically maximalist.
Representing the forefront of Western European eco-luxury, PAULINA'S FRIENDS is a Berlin-based avant-garde fashion and textile design brand with a distinctive, forward-thinking aesthetic. Founded in 2018 by Bulgarian-born art historian, designer, and published author Paulina Tsvetanova, the label operates as an unorthodox "serendipity workshop" that values discovery and creative experimentation. Breaking away from rigid commercial fashion calendars, it skillfully merges cultural heritage with playful, high-concept sustainability, crafting pieces that are both intellectually resonant and environmentally conscious.
PHARATA - Thailand
Pharata is celebrated for its uncanny ability to balance avant-garde structural design with effortless, wearable silhouettes. The brand expertly plays with volume and texture, creating pieces that read like wearable art while remaining perfectly suited to everyday life.
Representing the modern, sophisticated wave of Southeast Asian fashion, Pharata is an independent contemporary label based in Thailand with a growing international presence.
Operating under the distinctive design philosophy of "Unusual Ordinary," the brand takes familiar foundations of everyday wardrobes and elevates them through thoughtful architectural shapes, inventive proportions, and meticulous attention to material and finish, resulting in garments that feel both surprising and inherently practical.
HOLYNUMBER7 - South Korea.
HOLYNUMBER7 is a powerful co-ed streetwear label that has quickly become a cornerstone of Seoul Fashion Week. Launched in 2017 by design duo and partners Kyoungho Choi (a former menswear merchandiser) and Hyunheui Song (a former womenswear designer), the brand beautifully balances sharp fashion expertise with a deeply positive message.
The Aesthetic: "Good Street Culture"
While heavily inspired by the raw, rebellious energy of hip-hop and youth culture, the designers intentionally twist standard street fashion tropes on their head. Rather than leaning into dark or nihilistic themes, their motto is "Resistance over rebellion, positivity over negativity".
Beyond its eye-catching graphics and youth appeal, HOLYNUMBER7 functions with a strict eco-conscious framework. The brand fights fast-fashion waste by actively recycling overstock and "dead-stock" fabrics to assemble their collections, ensuring they drastically limit textile waste while creating highly unique, limited-run garments
VEGANTIGER - South Korea
Founded in 2015, VEGAN TIGER is South Korea’s first vegan fashion brand to champion the cruelty-free cause. Through clothing, the brand tells stories of life and coexistence, conveying its core philosophy of “Strength & Tenderness” through original art, refined silhouettes, and a contemporary design language.
VEGAN TIGER upholds cruelty-free production principles: None of its products use materials or ingredients of animal origin, and the production process involves no animal testing—a stance that has given the brand prominence in the fashion industry. The brand collaborates with a local Korean materials company to develop its signature “Hanji Leather,” fusing Korean cultural traditions, contemporary fashion aesthetics, and social environmental awareness. Its use of waterless digital printing, recycled and biodegradable materials, and plastic-free packaging all serve to reduce environmental impact across every aspect of design and production. VEGAN TIGER’s all-female operation, its dedication to protecting the environment, and its diverse mixing of materials and colours are all key to the brand’s appeal.
