Bringing together the fashion capitals of the East and West, featuring 9 Hong Kong-based and 16 Italian designers and brands

• FASHION TO RECONNECT Exhibition creates an immersive journey of sustainable aesthetics
• Establishing Cultural Bridges: Symposium, Roundtable and Seminars to Discuss East-meets-West Exchange Strategies in Creative Industries

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 November 2025 – The global fashion extravaganza, FASHION TO RECONNECT: A Tale of Two Style Capitals, organised by the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (CLASS), City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) with Fondazione Pistoletto Cittadellarte in partnership with Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana 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, will be held from today to 25 December 2025. This cultural exchange project is supported by the Consulate General of Italy.

The exhibition by Fondazione Pistoletto Cittadellarte and curated by Tiziano Guardini will showcase masterpieces by 9 Hong Kong-based and 16 Italian designers and brands reflecting the cultural exchange and resonance between two regions. It will also serve as a platform to recognise designers’ contributions to sustainable fashion worldwide. The FASHION TO RECONNECT project is being activated through 6 Third Paradise art installations reinterpreted by Hong Kong-based artists and collectives and will be further explored through a two-day symposium.

The large-scale Third Paradise art installations are being unveiled in Hong Kong with the first one having officially debuted on 17 November. During the launch event, the Consul General of Italy expressed his deepest gratitude to all partners, with special words of appreciation to the CCIDA and the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences of City University for their commitment to a project that combines art, fashion, and sustainability, reflecting the very best of Italian craftsmanship and tradition. The FASHION TO RECONNECT exhibition will take place at ArtisTree in Taikoo Place from 25 November to 24 December. The exhibition aims to elevate fashion as an artistic medium for driving social change, showcasing the creative processes and works of 9 Hong Kong-based and 16 Italian designers and brands. Through fashion, the exhibition invites visitors to consider humanity’s relationship with nature and encourages them to make conscious choices for a sustainable future.

To promote exchanges between Hong Kong (China) and Italy in the field of sustainability, FASHION TO RECONNECT is hosting a symposium, a roundtable and 2 seminars under the theme “Sino-Overseas Exchange: The Tale of Two Style Cities”. These events will be held at Soho House in Sheung Wan from 27 to 28 November.

Prof. Alfred Tat-kei Ho, Dean of CLASS, CityUHK, and part of the project team expressed his enthusiasm in announcing the project “CLASS is proud to announce this project as it represents a high-impact activity that will engage not only academics and professionals interested in fashion, sustainability, and art, but also the wider public through activations that will contribute to brand Hong Kong as a creative and cultural hub focusing in East Meets West. This is a concrete example of cross-sectorial collaborations that represent the direction for companies to grow and enhance their brand awareness”.

Prof. Esterina Nervino, Assistant Professor at CityUHK and Project Coordinator of FASHION TO RECONNECT commented: “With my research rooted in luxury, sustainability, and art, I am especially proud of this initiative, which brings together exceptional partners to create cultural experiences that will inspire communities and enliven districts across the city”.

FASHION TO RECONNECT is a touring exhibition presented by Fondazione Pistoletto Cittadellarte and inspired by the dynamic equilibrium of Michelangelo Pistoletto’s Third Paradise. The exhibition opens with artist Michelangelo Pistoletto’s very own words “In the Third Paradise, nature and humanity interweave into a single breath: in sustainable fashion, that breath becomes freedom, becomes responsibility, becomes ethical beauty.” Imagining garments and fashion objects as artworks, the exhibition seeks to showcase the possibilities of sustainable fashion, as drivers of social change and testaments of beauty. Designers, entrepreneurs, brands, and artists articulate new pathways for reconnecting with nature, where material choices, processes, and a renewed sensibility toward creation become catalysts for a more virtuous evolution of the fashion system.

Curated by Tiziano Guardini, with contributions from a scientific committee, including Mr. Carmelo Ficarra, Consul General of Italy in Hong Kong, Prof. Alfred Tat-kei Ho, Dorian Ho, Project Consultant, Ms. Sara Sozzani Maino, Ambassador of Camera Nazionale della Moda, Mr. Paolo Naldini, General Director, Fondazione Pistoletto, and the Project Coordinator Prof. Esterina Nervino, the exhibition grows from the encounter between East and West in a city long shaped by cultural exchange.

The Curator commented: “Each designer and brand featured demonstrates that creating does not merely mean producing, but generating value, respect, and regeneration at every stage of the process. This exhibition is a bridge between Italy and Hong Kong, between past and future, between who we are and who we can become”.

Through this international exchange of ideas, visitors are invited to experience a heightened, nature-rooted fashion. The exhibition stands as one of the flagship initiatives of Cittadellarte Fashion B.E.S.T., the platform created by the artist Michelangelo Pistoletto and late Vogue Italia Editor in Chief Franca Sozzani, that since 2009 has advanced sustainability within the textile and fashion sectors, and forms part of the Fashion to Reconnect: A Tale of Two Style Capitals programme of Fashion Fest.

Bringing Together Hong Kong (China) and Italian Design Power

The FASHION TO RECONNECT Fashion Exhibition Creates an Immersive Journey of Sustainable Aesthetics

The FASHION TO RECONNECT fashion exhibition will be held from 25 November to 24 December at ArtisTree in Taikoo Place. Created by Fondazione Pistoletto Cittadellarte and curated by Tiziano Guardini with exhibition design by GuardiniCiuffredaStudio, it features sustainable fashion pieces from Italy, selected by Fondazione Pistoletto Cittadellarte in partnership with Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana.

FASHION TO RECONNECT Fashion Exhibition*

Date: 25 November – 24 December Time: Monday to Friday (12:00 – 20:00) Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays (11:00 – 20:00) Venue: ArtisTree, Taikoo Place *Free admission and guided tours upon request Participating Hong Kong-based Designers (in alphabetical order): Arto Wong, Dorian Ho, Jasmine Leung, Jason Ying, Mandy Fong, Mountain Yam, Tiger Chung, Toki Wong and Vivienne Tam Participating Italian Designers and Brands (in alphabetical order): Antonio Marras, CAVIA, Diesel, Etro, Ferragamo, Giorgio Armani, Institution, Lorenzo Seghezzi, Marco Rambaldi, Max Mara, Missoni, Oh Carla, Piero D’Angelo, Pietra Pistoletto, Tiziano Guardini and Zegna

FASHION TO RECONNECT Exhibition Pop-Up

Date: 26 November – 9 December Time: Open all day Venue: 1/F Lobby, Devon House, Taikoo Place (Outside ArtisTree)

Symposium, Roundtable and Seminars

Discussing Strategies for Cultural Exchange between East and West in the Creative Industries

To foster deeper industry dialogue, FASHION TO RECONNECT will host a symposium, a roundtable and 2 seminars on fashion and art at Soho House in Sheung Wan on 27 and 28 November. These events will bring together scholars, designers, industry leaders and business representatives from Hong Kong (China), Italy and around the world. They will focus on key topics in sustainable fashion, cultural heritage, and cross-sectorial collaborations.

FASHION TO RECONNECT 1-Day Symposium*

Date: 27 November Time: 09:00 – 19:00 Venue: Soho House Language: English Register Here: https://bit.ly/3LHnCKw *Free admission Event Highlights: Time Activity Speakers 09:30 – 09:40 Opening Remarks Prof. Esterina Nervino, CityUHK 10:10 – 10:45 Panel Discussion 1: “Fashion to Reconnect: The Collaborative Journey” Mr. Tiziano Guardini, Conscious Creative Director / Curator of Fashion to Reconnect Mr. Paolo Naldini, Director of Fondazione Pistoletto Cittadellarte Ms. Sara Sozzani Maino, Creative Director of Fondazione Sozzani and International New Talents and Brands Ambassador of CNMI Mr. Mountain Yam, Fashion Designer Prof. Esterina Nervino, CLASS, CityUHK 11:00 – 11:50 Panel Discussion 2: “Transforming Hong Kong into a Global Fashion Capital: Opportunities and Challenges” Ms. Paola Bellusci, Trade Commissioner of Italian Trade Commission – Hong Kong Ms. Sara Sozzani Maino, Creative Director of Fondazione Sozzani and International New Talents and Brands Ambassador of CNMI Mrs. LO LEE Oi-lin, Chairman of PMQ Management Co. LTD. Prof. Alfred Ho, Dean of CLASS, CityUHK 12:05 – 12:25 Fashion Archives Presentation Mr. Giuseppe Randazzo, Chief Communications & Public Affairs Officer of Generali Asia 14:20 – 15:00 Panel Discussion 3: “Cross-sectorial Collaborations: Artefacts We Live By” Mr. Jacopo Pesavento, Founder & CEO of Branding Records Mr. Jonathan Ly, Global Head of Fragrance Business and Corporate Projects of Qeelin Mr. Paolo Naldini, General Director of Fondazione Pistoletto Cittadellarte Prof. Esterina Nervino, CityUHK Prof. Alfred Ho, Dean of CLASS, CityUHK 15:00 – 15:15 Presentation: Creating Public Value Through Arts and Culture: Measuring Impact & Launch of Whitepaper Prof. Esterina Nervino, CityUHK Prof. Alfred Ho, Dean of CLASS, CityUHK 15:15 – 15:45 Panel Discussion Mr Paolo Naldini, General Director of Fondazione Pistoletto Cittadellarte Mr Riccardo Chesti, Associate Director of Massimo De Carlo Prof. Esterina Nervino, CityUHK Prof. Alfred Ho, Dean of CLASS, CityUHK 16:00 – 16:45 Panel Discussion 4: “Fashion and Sustainability: from Designers to Consumers” Mr. Tiziano Guardini, Conscious Creative Director / Curator of Fashion to Reconnect Mr. Dorian Ho, Project Consultant of FASHION TO RECONNECT Hong Kong Mr. Giovanni Musillo, Managing Director Hong Kong and Macau at OnTheList Dr. Christina Dean, Founder and Chair of Redress Mr. Mountain Yam, Fashion Designer Prof. Esterina Nervino, CityUHK

FASHION TO RECONNECT Roundtable & Seminars*

Date: 28 November Time: 09:00 – 16:00 Venue: Soho House Language: English Register Here: https://bit.ly/3LHnCKw *Free admission Event Highlights: Time Activity Speakers 09:20 – 09:30 Opening Remarks Prof. Alfred Ho, Dean of CLASS, CityUHK/ Prof. Esterina Nervino, CityUHK 09:30 – 10:30 Roundtable: “Fashion To Reconnect: An Opportunity to Culture and Knowledge Exchange” Mr. Tiziano Guardini, Conscious Creative Director / Curator of Fashion to Reconnect Mr. Paolo Naldini, General Director of Fondazione Pistoletto Cittadellarte Ms. Jasmine Leung, Fashion Designer Ms. Mandy Fong, Fashion Designer Mr. Mountain Yam, Fashion Designer Mr. Dorian Ho, Project Consultant of FASHION TO RECONNECT Hong Kong 11:00 – 12:30 Seminar 1: “Sustainability Across Borders: Building a Global Style Ecosystem” Mr. Tiziano Guardini, Conscious Creative Director / Curator of Fashion to Reconnect 14:00 – 15:30 Seminar 2: “The Role of Art in Advancing Sustainability: Building Platforms to Collaborate” Mr. Paolo Naldini, General Director of Fondazione Pistoletto Cittadellarte

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About The College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences at City University of Hong Kong

The College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (CLASS) at City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) is a vibrant hub for multi-sectoral collaboration and impactful research, dedicated to advancing knowledge and addressing the challenges of a rapidly changing world. With a focus on fostering intellectual curiosity, innovation and critical thinking, CLASS includes 7 different departments offering diverse programmes in humanities and social sciences and preparing talents for different sectors, including the creative and cultural industries. The College is also committed to helping students become globally-minded leaders and innovators. Through its strong emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration, international engagement, and experiential learning, CLASS plays a pivotal role in nurturing future leaders in Hong Kong, the Greater Bay Area, and beyond.

Cushman & Wakefield Report Highlights Five Key Market Impacts

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 November 2025 – Global real estate services firm Cushman & Wakefield has released its The 15th Five-Year Plan — Reshaping China’s Real Estate Market Landscape for the Next Five Years report. It provides an expert interpretation of the communique from the Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee, and explores how the new Five-Year Plan (FYP) will influence China’s real estate market from 2026 to 2030.

The 15th FYP marks a notable juncture in China’s pursuit of its “Two Centenary Goals.” It serves as the operational blueprint connecting to the 14th Five-Year Plan and laying the foundation for modernization by 2035, and will also reshape the future landscape of China’s commercial real estate market.

During the 14th FYP period, China faced unprecedented challenges: the COVID-19 pandemic, rising anti-globalization sentiment, and geopolitical volatility. These factors slowed global economic momentum and created complex pressures on China’s growth trajectory. Consequently, the nation faces mounting pressures on both domestic and international fronts, necessitating timely and coordinated policy solutions.

In response to these challenges, the government has adopted a strategic framework focused on “domestic circulation as the core, reinforced by international circulation.”

The 15th FYP serves as the operational blueprint for executing this strategy. It outlines a comprehensive set of priorities aimed at driving sustainable and inclusive growth over the next five years, including the building of a modern industrial system, technological self-reliance, domestic market cultivation, and high-level opening up.

Cushman & Wakefield identifies five major impacts on real estate:

New Productive Forces Driving Office and Industrial Demand

The FYP prioritizes a modern industrial system to optimize traditional industries, expand emerging industries, and position for the future. Strategic sectors such as new energy vehicles and biomedicine have already achieved large-scale growth. New energy vehicle production reached 12.8 million units at the end of 2024, with a compound annual growth rate of 72% and a global market share of 76.4%. In the first five months of 2025, China’s share of global large-scale pharmaceutical industry transactions surged to 42%. And in AI manufacturing technologies, China leads globally in industrial robot installations, with 276,300 units in 2023 — six times Japan’s total. Over the next five years, policy and capital support for industrial and technology enterprises will likely spur demand for office space and industrial parks, enabling a recovery and new growth phase.

Growth trend of China’s new energy vehicle industry

Domestic Demand Expansion Boosting Retail Development

The 15^th FYP highlights a model of “new demand leading new supply, and new supply creating new demand,” marking a shift from reliance on material investment and supply-side reforms to leveraging both supply and demand. Over the past few decades, China has achieved success in “investing in physical assets” such as infrastructure, real estate, and manufacturing equipment, but investment in human capital and public welfare has lagged behind.

The FYP signals a policy shift toward addressing public concerns such as education, social security and employment, healthcare, and housing. Policies such as childcare subsidies and free preschool education aim to unlock consumption potential. Consumer infrastructure REITs have become a market hotspot, with all 11 listed products posting strong gains. As at October 15, 2025, two REITS — Cathay Shih Mei and E Fund Huawei Farmers’ Market — recorded gains exceeding 70%. As the government continues to stimulate consumption and consumer-focused REITs expand, retail assets should attract growing investor interest, prompting brand repositioning and exploration of new demographics and demand sources.

High-Quality Opening-Up Attracting Global Capital

Despite global protectionism, China’s two-way opening-up has yielded significant results. As a core asset class for global capital allocation to the RMB, Panda bonds have surpassed RMB1 trillion in issuances, benefiting from financing cost advantages. The FYP’s policy certainty and defined targets, together with expectations for RMB appreciation, are also expected to attract global capital back into China’s capital markets. Over the medium to long term, China asset classes such as retail properties, industrial logistics facilities, data centers, and office buildings are likely to garner growing interest from international investors.

Number and scale of Panda bond issuances

Livelihood Improvements Supporting Real Estate Growth

The FYP highlights real estate sector development within the context of improving people’s livelihoods, reflecting a fundamental shift in the role of real estate in national economic development. Total real estate investment as a share of China’s GDP dropped to 7.4% in 2024 from nearly 15% in 2014, while remaining under the United States’ average of around 12%. Future market growth policies will focus on the construction of affordable housing, the development of the rental market, and urban renewal.

Trend of real estate development investment as a percentage of GDP

Accelerating Green Transformation

The FYP prioritizes sustainability in the real estate industry, with approximately 100 national-level zero-carbon industrial parks to be established by the end of the FYP period. A UN Environment Program report for 2024-2025 shows that the global construction industry accounts for 34% of carbon emissions, indicating a significant opportunity for emissions reduction in the real estate sector. ESG considerations are increasingly shaping the sector, with ESG principles becoming a key indicator for evaluating the value of commercial real estate projects.

Sabrina Wei, Chief Policy Analyst and Head of Research, North China, Cushman & Wakefield, said, “The 15th Five-Year Plan, as a blueprint for the ‘accelerated period’ of modernization, is driving China’s economy to shift from investment and export dependence to a new model underpinned by domestic demand and coordinated supply and demand.

The positive impacts of key FYP themes will see the commercial real estate industry usher in an upgrade period across four subsectors: industrial real estate, retail properties, cross-border asset allocation, and green real estate. In the next five years, the combined effects of policy dividends, capital inflows, and consumption upgrades will open up greater development space for China’s commercial real estate, helping the industry achieve high-quality transformation.”

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TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 November 2025 – With the rapid growth of outbound travel demand from Vietnam, Taiwan’s leading one-stop e-commerce travel service platform, KKday, has united transportation services, tourist attractions, travel experiences, hotel accommodations, and food and restaurant SMEs from across northern, central, and southern Taiwan to establish the Taiwan Smart Tourism Alliance. The alliance jointly launched a curated tour plan, the “One-Week Round-Island Tour,” and utilized diverse business models—B2C, B2B, and B2B2C—to strategically expand into the Vietnamese market.

To strengthen Vietnamese travelers’ awareness of the alliance and foster partnerships with Vietnam’s tourism industry, the alliance introduced a new service: “Exclusive Taiwan Gift & Travel Package for Vietnamese Travelers.” Under this initiative, customers who purchase selected products will receive either a Taiwan travel SIM card or a Taiwanese bubble tea gift box, providing both travel convenience and an authentic taste of Taiwanese culture.

The campaign was simultaneously launched on KKday’s Vietnam website, featuring a dedicated landing page and an integrated marketing approach through Instagram, Facebook, in-app notifications, EDM, blogs, and keyword advertising. In addition, an online introduction event was held to enhance cross-platform marketing effectiveness. For offline promotion, the alliance organized the “Taiwan Smart Tourism x Vietnam Tourism Exchange and MOU Signing Event” in Hanoi, attracting over 100 potential partners, including Vietnamese tour operators and local travel service platforms. The event received extensive coverage from local media, further enhancing brand exposure and increasing the visibility of the Taiwan Smart Tourism Alliance within Vietnam’s dynamic tourism market.

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