A new crop of young talents flexed their creative muscles at the Hong Kong Young Fashion Designers’ Contest 2019 held on September 7, impressing the audience with their unique visions to balance originality and marketability.Out of 16 finalists, three winners were chosen to receive five awards by the panel of judges comprising VIP Judge Mihara Yasuhiro, as well as renowned media, stylists and industry professionals. With a balance of womenswear and menswear, from streetwear to edgier pieces, these designers together staged a spectacular showcase of the level of talents Hong Kong has to offer.The finalists found inspirations from unlikely places, from baseball gears to crisscrossing highways, from a discussion of queer to more philosophical musings. They presented drastically different aesthetics but their originality, attention to detail as well as excellent workmanship often belied their youthful years.Entitled “Forgetful Still”, Yip has created a collection that add...

MINI, the British carmaker who is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year, has teamed up with ex-YDC designers for the “MINI x YDC Anniversary Collection” to produce a ground-breaking collection.Known for its British design and high level of customisation, MINI celebrated its 60th anniversary in spectacular style at this year’s Hong Kong Young Fashion Designers’ Contest (YDC) with an unusual fashion presentation to give audiences a taste of how the renowned automotive brand can inspire the creation of functional yet creative clothing. The fashion show featured 14 ex-YDC designers, who were tasked with designing two outfits each inspired by three eras starting with the swinging 60s. The New MINI CLUBMAN also made its debut on stage at the show.The “MINI x YDC Anniversary Collection” will be displayed at the MINI showroom in Tsuen Wan from 13 September to 8 October. Limited time - come and visit now!Address: 2nd Floor, Sime Darby House, 380 Cas...

A Mixed Martial Arts-inspired collection by YDC 2018 New Talent Award winner Yeung Shun Leong has debuted at JOYCE.A long-standing supporter of Hong Kong Young Fashion Designers’ Contest (YDC), JOYCE has chosen a designer from the YDC finalists to launch their winning collection at JOYCE stores for the second consecutive year. Yeung Shun Leong, whose collection was inspired by Nietzsche’s “Übermensch”, recently made its debut at the renowned retailer.As a fan of MMA, Yeung wants to highlight the fighting spirit in this collection. He has incorporated elements of judo, fencing and boxing into sportswear, with arm bands, straps, zippers that make for a functional yet creative collection that looks lived-in rather than brand new, using chemical treatments such as stone wash and waxing to achieve special textures. “I want the wearer to feel empowered and protected, like they can just spring to action anytime,” Yeung said.Michael Mok, General Merchan...

The limted-edition capsule collection, sponsored by i.t apparels Ltd, has already been well received by target customers.i.t apparels Ltd has been sponsoring the Hong Kong Young Fashion Designers’ Contest (YDC) “Best Footwear Design Award” since 2015, providing guidance and co-developing a limited edition based on the winning footwear for the official launch. The collection designed by the 2018 winner, up-and-coming fashion designer Charlotte Ng, was launched today.Cantopop star Charmaine Fong, radio host Eric Hung (Chiu-B) and stylist Chloe Mak joined today’s launch, lending their support to the winning designer.The collection is titled “Indie Walker”, which Ng says encourages people to “be brave and move forward, set out your own path and live your life fully”. The collection comprises two styles of sandals, with the lines on the sandal surface inspired by musical sound waves and the metal element inspired by th...

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