2025 Hong Kong International Fur & Fashion Fair

Ushers in a New Era of Fashion and Sustainable Harmony

(22^nd February, 2025 - Hong Kong) The Hong Kong International Fur & Fashion Fair, an annual highlight on the fashion calendar, held with success at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, with near 60 local and overseas exhibitors showcasing trendsetting fur fashion, premium raw materials and a wide array of new accessories from 19 to 22 February. The Hong Kong International Fur & Fashion Fair has never failed to amaze international buyers since 1982 with timeless chic and trendy innovation while Hong Kong furriers are today shipping their stylish fur accessories and apparel to over 30 countries around the world.  

Affected by the Russo-Ukrainian war, statistics shown that the buyer attendance of certain markets has declined; however, with development of the Belt and Road Initiative and the rapid economic growth of several emerging markets, a new consumer base has gradually formed, including Mongolia, Kyrgyzstan, the United Arab Emirates and Taiwan. Traditional markets such as Kazakhstan, Canada and Greece have also seen an increase in visitor numbers. In addition, orders from the United States and South Korea have recorded impressive growth of 38% and 21% respectively. Industry analysts believe that the demands and preferences of middle-class and affluent consumers are increasingly leaning towards personalization and refinement. This indicates that Hong Kong possesses unique advantages, particularly in its exquisite production and processing craftsmanship, which are appreciated by consumers and highly regarded by the international fur industry. Hong Kong manufacturers, with their fashionable fur style, have successfully attracted buyers from around the world, and the industry is confident about future development.  

The fur industry has been actively seeking transformation and self-improvement, and has responded to market demand with different strategies. As the global fashion industry pays increasing attention to environmental issues, the industry is actively transforming and committed to achieving the goal of sustainable development. In recent years, the fur industry has greatly improved the environmental protection standards of fur through innovative technologies and regulations, as well as recycling and reusing fur scraps to reduce waste. Additionally, the upstream tanning industry has also been making proactive changes, innovating in the field of raw materials and adopting more environmental friendly tanning techniques to reduce the use of chemicals. Hong Kong’s fur industry has always kept pace with the times, not only meeting consumers’ demands for luxury and quality, but also responding to their expectations for environmental protection.    

Hong Kong Fur Gala 2025 Showcasing the Beauty of Sustainable Fur Fashion

The star-studded evening was unveiled with the glamourous Fur Gala 2025. The stars shine brighter as a galaxy of social elites joined this spectacular event, including Honorable Andrew Leung Kwan Yuen, GBM, GBS, JP, President of the Legislative Council; Honorable Shiu Ka Fai, BBS, JP, Legislative Council Member of Functional Constituency of Wholesale and Retail, and the Honorable Sunny Tan, Legislative Council Member of Functional Constituency of Textiles and Garment as the guests of honor, highlighting the government’s recognition for the remarkable achievements of the Hong Kong fur industry on the international stage. The Gala night also saw the honorable presence of representatives, including:

• Dr. Bernard Chan, Pak Li, JP, Under Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development of HKSAR Government;

• Mr. Xu Xiaolin, The Deputy Director-General of the Coordination Department of Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the Hong Kong SAR;

• Dr. the Hon. Yu Sun Say, Jose, GBM, GBS, JP, the Honorary Chairman of Hong Kong Fur Federation & the Permanent Honorary President of The Chinese Manufacturers' Association of Hong Kong;

• Mr. Yeung Fan BBS, Chairman of Hong Kong General Chamber of Textiles;

• Dr. Ma Kai Yum BBS, Executive Vice President of The Chinese Manufacturers' Association of Hong Kong.        

  "Hong Kong Fur Gala 2025" kicked off with the theme of "The Sustainable Glamourous", integrating environmental protection concepts into creations. Professional models worn 12 collections from leading manufacturers, making the stage came alive with playful new 3D craftsmanship, elegant and stylish sequin-mixed designs, and slim tailoring vests with both fashion and practical functions, etc. Designers breathed fur new vibe through innovative tailoring and color matching, creating fashion pieces that are both stylish and eco-friendly, which amazed international buyers and brought more possibilities to sustainable fashion.  

The final of the 2025 Sustainable Fur Design Competition also took place the same night. The Federation has been hosting the competition since 1987.  The event aims at promoting the originality of fur fashion by kindling the interest of local design students in an attempt to recruit young talented designers for the industry. Riding on the success of the competition, the Federation added the concept of Re-cycling and Up-cycling to the competition.  

The Competition Winner, Wu Tung Lam's design was themed “Shepherd”, symbolized guidance to lead society out of their struggles through clothing design. He also incorporated a green balloon skirt to symbolize the Earth. Each garment was redesigned and remade from a vintage garment donated by manufacturers. The design institutes’ students up-cycled the vintage garments to a fashion piece through latest innovative technology and trendy style. The fur industry wishes to tell the world that fur is green, sustainable and long lasting.  

The development and achievements of Hong Kong's fur industry, as well as "Hong Kong Fur Gala", have been recognized and supported by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, major chambers of commerce and other associations. Mr. Alva Choi, Chairman of Hong Kong Fur Federation, noted, “As consumers pay more attention to environmental issues, the future development of the fur industry will drive into innovation and social responsibility, we wish to work with the fashion industry to promote the goal of sustainable development."  

Today, “Fur by Hong Kong” has become a distinguished label around the globe, synonymous with state-of-the-art technologies, unrivalled craftsmanship and original design. Revealing the latest trends of fur fashion, the Hong Kong Fur Fair and Hong Kong Fur Gala offered the perfect platform for buyers and professionals worldwide to explore new inspiration and share latest market trend with industry players.    

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The Hong Kong Fur Federation was established in 1979 to coordinate Hong Kong fur trade activities and to promote its development. The vast majority of raw materials used by Hong Kong fur manufacturers are sourced from modern fur farms in Scandinavia, the USA and Canada. All wild furs come from overpopulated species so as to maintain the ecological balance. Industry players also work closely with their local governments to ensure that no endangered species are being used.