Hong Kong, 25 October 2025 — The exhibition FABRICa: Italian Textile Style and Innovation was inaugurated today at the DX Design Hub in Hong Kong. The initiative is promoted by the Consulate General of Italy in Hong Kong, with the support of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, and in collaboration with the Hong Kong Design Centre. Conceived by CMS Cultura and curated by Giulia Fortunato, with exhibition designed by architect Corrado Anselmi, FABRICa will be open to the public from 25 October to 26 November 2025.
As part of the official programme of the Business of Design Week (BoDW) 2025 — Hong Kong’s premier event dedicated to design, which this year places a special focus on Italy — the exhibition traces the evolution of Italian textiles through six immersive sections. From the historic wool and silk manufactories to the latest innovations in technical and sustainable fabrics, FABRICa celebrates the creativity, research, and innovation that have long defined Made in Italy. Installations, textiles, and recycled materials offer visitors a multisensory journey connecting tradition with contemporary vision.
“This exhibition intertwines history, territory, and innovation, illustrating how the textile industry continues to shape Italian identity and creativity,” stated Carmelo Ficarra, Consul General of Italy in Hong Kong.
Running in parallel, the local exhibition Engineered Reverie: Hong Kong’s Textile Futures, curated by Elaine Yan Ling Ng of The Fabrick Lab, explores the future of Hong Kong’s textile craftsmanship in dialogue with the Italian perspective.
With FABRICa, Italy reaffirms its leading role at BoDW 2025, further strengthening its creative partnership with Hong Kong and highlighting Italian leadership in design and textile innovation.
The inauguration of the exhibition concludes three consecutive days dedicated to Italian design in Hong Kong, which featured thematic seminars and workshops. On 22 October, representatives from POLI.design, the Istituto Europeo di Design, and Domus Academy discussed the intersection between design and artificial intelligence. The following day, Associazione Lineapelle and L’Immagine Ritrovata film restoration school of Bologna presented Italian excellence respectively in leather craftsmanship and cinematic restoration.
