HyperX says that they have had Indian pro-Gamers and enthusiasts requesting to launch This specific headset. And guess what, the company will be introducing this New Headset in India next month (March)

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A New Launch Pad for Stylish Brands and Designer Talents

25 August 2016 – CENTRESTAGE, a brand new fashion promotion and launch platform, will be held from 7 to 10 September at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the trade show will feature some 200 fashion brands from 20 countries and regions, as well as more than 50 spectacular events, including the large-scale opening gala fashion show CENTRESTAGE ELITES and around 30 other fashion shows. There will also be designer sharing sessions, industry seminars, networking events and more.

At a press conference today, HKTDC Deputy Executive Director Benjamin Chau noted, “Hong Kong has long been known as the region’s fashion capital, setting style trends for the region. To further solidify the city’s position, we are debuting CENTRESTAGE to provide the ideal promotion and launch platform for international, especially Asian, fashion brands and designer labels.” Mr Chau added that the trade show is supported by local and overseas industry players, and is expected to attract buyers, particularly select shops, department stores and e-tailers, as well as fashion media and fashion enthusiasts in the region.

Designers and guests at the press conference included local designer Mim Mak as well as Simon Choi, Project Director of Fashion Mirage, Hong Kong Fashion Designers Association and Elina Lee, Director of Partnership, Marketing, Communications, Events & Special Projects, Hong Kong Design Centre (HKDC).

“Shooting Stars” is the theme of the inaugural CENTRESTAGE, which includes four thematic zones: GLAM, ALLURE, METRO and FORWARD. The participating countries and regions, include the Chinese mainland, Taiwan, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Thailand, India, Australia, the United States and Europe. Local and overseas industry associations will also attend, such as the Hong Kong Fashion Designers Association, the California State Trade and Export Promotion & Center for International Trade Development from the US, the Taiwan Textile Federation and the Thailand Textile Institute.

Some 30 fashion shows: Showcasing new collections, new talents

To further showcase Hong Kong as an international fashion capital, the large-scale opening gala fashion show CENTRESTAGE ELITES will be held on the first day (7 September). The hottest rising stars in Asia, namely Mim Mak from Hong Kong, Simon Gao from Beijing, Ko Taeyong from Seoul and Pongsak Suprratccheep & Thita Kamonnetsawat from Bangkok, will display their latest collections for Spring/Summer 2017. Top models including Angie Ng and Kiki Kang are invited to present designer collections at this spectacular fashion extravaganza.

The Hong Kong Fashion Designers Association will stage a show, Fashion Mirage, on 7 September. According to Simon Choi, Project Director of Fashion Mirage, the show will adopt a theme based on five local cultural elements and the event will feature 50 fashion designers, including Walter Ma and Barney Cheng.

For years, the Hong Kong Young Fashion Designers’ Contest (YDC) has identified many fine talents for the local fashion industry and has been a cradle for Hong Kong’s designer brands. The final competition of YDC 2016 will be held on the last day (10 September) of CENTRESTAGE, where 17 finalists will take the stage to compete for the top three awards, as well as the Best Footwear & Accessories Design Award. Trendy Japanese label FACETASM’s founder and designer Hiromichi Ochiai will be the VIP judge and will share his valuable views and insights with the finalists.

In addition, the Knitwear Innovation & Design Society will organise the Knitwear Symphony to nurture a new generation of knitwear designers and promote Hong Kong’s knitwear design and capability.

The nearly 30 fashion shows at CENTRESTAGE will also feature such brands as 45R, anagram, ANTEPRIMA, Aquascutum, ARTHUR LAM, ATSURO TAYAMA, Charmante, Galtiscopio, HARRISON WONG, HIDY N.G., initial, i.t., JNBY, KENAXLEUNG, KOYO, LOOM LOOP, LU LU CHEUNG, Marimekko, MOISELLE and more.

20+ seminars and networking activities: Sharing new developments, new trends

Apart from fashion shows, the HKTDC has invited forecasting experts from WGSN and Fashion Snoops to analyse fashion and retail trends for the coming year. At another seminar, the designers participating in CENTRESTAGE ELITES will discuss and share ideas on Asia’s design influence on international styles and trends. YDC VIP judge Hiromichi Ochiai will likewise share his creative journey with visitors to the show.

During the event, there will also be thematic seminars to help businesses grasp the latest developments in the global market. These include “Technology Trends Transforming the Fashion Industry”, “Innovation and Technology Symposium 2016” and a panel discussion on “A More Sustainable Fashion System: Is Digital Disruption Fuelling Positive Change?”

Hong Kong in Fashion: citywide participation

CENTRESTAGE is set to become a signature fashion event for the region showcasing top-notch creativity in Asia and drawing close attention from fashion enthusiasts. To take CENTRESTAGE outside the HKCEC and share the excitement of the fashion industry with the public, the HKTDC is launching a citywide campaign “Hong Kong in Fashion”. The campaign, which will run from today until 25 September, features more than 80 activities organised with support from more than 90 partners, including fashion and design institutions, renowned fashion brands, malls, hotels and restaurants. The activities are open to all fashion lovers.

The HKDC will organise “Fashion PMQ” from 7 to 19 September. Elina Lee said the event will feature 40 local fashion and accessories designers, with an aim to facilitate the development of Hong Kong’s fashion industry. Fashion Mart (9-11 September) will be the highlight, while the HKDC has arranged a number of Fashion Crossover Pop-ups at various PMQ studios from 7 to19 September to feature collaborations or crossover items by fashion designers from different disciplines.

The Footwear Design Competition, organised by The Federation of Hong Kong Footwear Ltd. and co-organised by the HKTDC, has helped to nurture many talented footwear designers over the years. This year’s awards presentation ceremony and winning entries parade will be held as a “Hong Kong in Fashion” event on 2 September at the concourse of the apm shopping mall in Kwun Tong.

Other public activities include the Street Snap Competition. From now until 25 September, participants can upload a personal fashion styling snapshot to Instagram (#CENTRESTAGEHK) for a chance to win a total of more than $100,000 worth of gifts. For details of the many “Hong Kong in Fashion” activities, please visit: centrestage.com.hk/hkinfashion

The last day of CENTRESTAGE (10 September) will be “OPENSTAGE”, which will be open to public visitors aged 12 or above free of charge. Members of the public will have the chance to experience this major fashion industry event and check out the latest designs from leading brands. Individual exhibitors will retail their discounted products, offering fair visitors more shopping fun.

CENTRESTAGE website: http://centrestage.com.hk

The Hong Kong Young Fashion Designers’ Contest webpage: www.fashionally.com

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UAE market for hair products is expected to grow 27% between 2012 and 2017 to reach $175 million

Over 250 international exhibitors to showcase hair and nail care solutions at Beautyworld Middle East 2014

With over 250 international exhibitors set to showcase their hair and nail care products and services at Beautyworld Middle East 2014, the Hair and Nails section at the region’s largest international beauty and wellness trading platform will be an area of high interest.

Organiser Epoc Messe Frankfurt also revealed that there is considerable interest in the sector among local and regional brands, many of whom will make their presence felt at the upcoming edition of the show.

Hair and Nail products and solutions are traditionally among the most sought after by regional trade buyers – 30% of the trade visitors attending previous editions of Beautyworld Middle East were interested in hair care products and services, while 20% of the total was in search of nail care solutions.

According to analysts Euromonitor International, the hair care market in the Middle East and Africa was worth as much as US$ 5.8 billion in 2012, with the Saudi Arabian market estimated to be worth US$ 708 million by 2017. The UAE market for hair products is expected to grow 27% between 2012 and 2017 to reach an estimated $175 million. Nail care also continues to grow at a robust pace in the region, with nail polish replacing lipstick as the most purchased item over the last five years.

“Hair and Nails has always been a high-interest category for international and regional exhibitors at Beautyworld Middle East,” said Ahmed Pauwels, CEO of Epoc Messe Frankfurt. “The continuing growth in exhibitor interest in the region underscores not only the vast potential that exists in the wider MENA region, but also the effectiveness of Beautyworld Middle East as a platform that enables exhibitors to interact with and access buyers in these markets.”

Leading the regional presence in the Hair and Nails category are: Madi International, who is an established name in the beauty business in the GCC and Levant with their range of hair and nail solutions; Nazih Trading – hair and beauty experts who represent OPI, amongst others; Be Connected, the manufacturer of the popular Koko nails and Sawaya Trading, distributors of Orly and Gelish.

Beautyworld Middle East has always been the ideal vehicle to showcase our range of products and services to the wider region of the beauty industry,” said Nazih Hamad, Chairman of Nazih Group. “We are regular exhibitors here and hope to continue to have positive experiences in the future. It is The Place for professional hairdressers and beauty manufacturers.”

Nazih Trading will be organising the popular Nail It! by OPI at Beautyworld Middle East 2014. A popular platform for regional nail care professionals and nail artistes to showcase their talent, Nail It! by OPI attracts competition from across the GCC.

Madi International will be organising the ever-popular Walk of Beauty for the ninth successive year at Beautyworld Middle East 2014. This year the show will focus on the latest trends and innovations in hair, nail and skin care as well as professional makeovers.

Mr. Mohammed Madi President of Madi International group said: “We look forward to another standout year at Beautyworld Middle East 2014. The show is unsurpassed in reach and influence and is the ideal place to scout new business contacts and catch up with our regular customers. We are completely overwhelmed with the Walk of Beauty preparations especially considering that we will be unveiling three new international star brands.”

Beautyworld Middle East 2014 is set to bring together an unmatched range of international and regional exhibitors, representing a majority of the leading brands in contact with one of the world’s most exciting marketplaces.

Beautyworld Middle East 2013, set new records in terms of both exhibitor participation as well as trade visitor turnout. 1089 participating exhibitors from as many as 51 different countries made the 2013 edition very widely representative in nature. Apart from Hair and Nails, the exhibition features the following focus groups: Cosmetics and Skincare, Fragrance, Machinery, Packaging and Raw Material and Professional Equipment and Spa.

Other additional events at Beautyworld Middle East 2014 include: Beautyworld ME Boutique; Walk of Beauty by Madi International; Nail It! by OPI and Nazih Group; the Fragrance Station; Hair Education by Ghd and Spa and Salon Summit.

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