2026 KFA Kaohsiung Fashion Awards Finals and Awards Ceremony
The largest annual fashion event in Southern Taiwan is returning. The Kaohsiung Fashion Awards (KFA) builds on six editions from 2020 to 2025, bringing the energy of emerging designers back to Kaohsiung Station for its 2026 finals and awards ceremony.
This year’s event will fully present the latest collection works of 40 emerging designer brands. The runway will showcase a wide range of visual languages and forward-looking styles, giving audiences a close-up look at the creative energy of contemporary fashion. The total prize money is 1.25 million yuan, and the award results will be announced on-site, marking the climax of the event.
Singer-songwriter Ariel Cai Peixuan has been specially invited to perform, creating a fashion experience that combines both visual and auditory elements. Attendees are welcome to bring friends and family, add their own style to the occasion, and take part in Kaohsiung’s most anticipated annual fashion event.
Event details
✦ Date｜2026.11.14 (Sat) 16:00 – 17:30
✦ Location｜Kaohsiung Station Sunken Plaza (No. 318, Jianguo 2nd Rd., Gangxi Li, Sanmin District, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan)
What is Kaohsiung famous for?
Kaohsiung is Taiwan’s largest port city and has long been a center of heavy industry, particularly shipbuilding, steel, and petrochemicals. Over the past two decades, the city has also developed a visible cultural sector, much of it along the waterfront. The Love River runs through the city center and offers paths, cycling routes, and boat rides. Nearby, the Pier-2 Art Center occupies former port warehouses, with exhibition halls, artist studios, and large outdoor installations. The 85 Sky Tower is one of the city’s most recognizable buildings, and its observation deck provides views of the harbor. Kaohsiung’s climate is warm for most of the year, and its harbor area includes ferry connections to Cijin Island and other coastal districts. In 2026, the city will host the Kaohsiung Fashion Awards, an event that reflects a broader effort to develop fashion and design alongside an economy still rooted in manufacturing.
