"Scan QR Code" in WeChat and tap "..." to share.
2023
12/09
Young Fashion Designers’ Contest 2023 winners revealed
Competition let 10 talented Hong Kong designers show a variety of styles
Champion and Best Visual Presentation Award
Champion and Best Visual Presentation Award
Designer: Jason Ying
Design: Holometabolism
The design: What would have happened if human evolution had gone down the path of insects?
Humans are naturally unable to go through the four phases of metamorphosis as insects do - egg, larva, pupa and adult. Metamorphosis, also known as metamorphic phenomena, refers to the adaptation to ever-changing environments by adopting different life forms for survival.
Graduating from the Queensland University of Technology in Australia two years ago, designer Jason Ying has been working for a year to perfect his skills in pattern marking and sewing. He is obsessed with structure and form and has incorporated his curiosity for deconstruction and metamorphosis into his creations. In his exploration and imagination of the differences between humans and other species, he attempts to construct the diversity of evolution by using silhouettes, detailed joints and colours.
Award presenters (second and first from left): Katherine Fang, Chairlady of the HKTDC Garment Advisory Committee and Han Chong, Founder and Creative Director of self-portrait
Champion Prizes: (1) A cash award of HK$60,000; (2) A one-month internship at self-portrait studio sponsored by Fang Brothers Knitting Ltd; (3) Free usage of trend forecast service sponsored by Fashion Snoops; (4) HK$2,000 CASETiFY e-Gift Card and capsule collection to be sold online and CASETiFY STUDiO Hong Kong stores
Award presenter (right): Yu Masui, fashion journalist and digital content creator
Best Visual Presentation Award Prizes: (1) A cash award of HK$10,000; (2) HK$1,000 CASETiFY e-Gift Card and capsule collection sold at online and CASETiFY STUDiO Hong Kong
Designer: Jason Ying
Design: Holometabolism
The design: What would have happened if human evolution had gone down the path of insects?
Humans are naturally unable to go through the four phases of metamorphosis as insects do - egg, larva, pupa and adult. Metamorphosis, also known as metamorphic phenomena, refers to the adaptation to ever-changing environments by adopting different life forms for survival.
Graduating from the Queensland University of Technology in Australia two years ago, designer Jason Ying has been working for a year to perfect his skills in pattern marking and sewing. He is obsessed with structure and form and has incorporated his curiosity for deconstruction and metamorphosis into his creations. In his exploration and imagination of the differences between humans and other species, he attempts to construct the diversity of evolution by using silhouettes, detailed joints and colours.
Award presenters (second and first from left): Katherine Fang, Chairlady of the HKTDC Garment Advisory Committee and Han Chong, Founder and Creative Director of self-portrait
Champion Prizes: (1) A cash award of HK$60,000; (2) A one-month internship at self-portrait studio sponsored by Fang Brothers Knitting Ltd; (3) Free usage of trend forecast service sponsored by Fashion Snoops; (4) HK$2,000 CASETiFY e-Gift Card and capsule collection to be sold online and CASETiFY STUDiO Hong Kong stores
Award presenter (right): Yu Masui, fashion journalist and digital content creator
Best Visual Presentation Award Prizes: (1) A cash award of HK$10,000; (2) HK$1,000 CASETiFY e-Gift Card and capsule collection sold at online and CASETiFY STUDiO Hong Kong
Excellence Award
Excellence Award
Designer: Johnson Chong
Design: Last Chance Hiking With My Mum
The design: My mother holds a very important place in my life.
When was the last time you spent quality time with your mother? Mother is the most powerful and touching word in the world. She brings us life, embodies the image of a strong woman and represents selfless love and devotion.
Fashion designer Johnson Chong constantly reflects on and cherishes the time spent with his mother as he grew up and expresses his love for her through his creations. These pieces are not functional outdoor clothing as one might imagine, but reflect his personal experiences and memories, which are projected on the design details and fabric choices. They showcase the inseparable emotional bond between mother and child while highlighting the joy of motherhood.
Award presenter (right): Nancy Chen, MINI Brand Management Manager, BWM Group Importer Region, Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan
Prizes: (1) A cash award of HK$40,000; (2) An overseas study trip sponsored by MINI HK; (3) Free usage of trend forecast service sponsored by Fashion Snoops; (4) HK$1,000 CASETiFY e-Gift Card and capsule collection sold online and CASETiFY STUDiO Hong Kong stores
Designer: Johnson Chong
Design: Last Chance Hiking With My Mum
The design: My mother holds a very important place in my life.
When was the last time you spent quality time with your mother? Mother is the most powerful and touching word in the world. She brings us life, embodies the image of a strong woman and represents selfless love and devotion.
Fashion designer Johnson Chong constantly reflects on and cherishes the time spent with his mother as he grew up and expresses his love for her through his creations. These pieces are not functional outdoor clothing as one might imagine, but reflect his personal experiences and memories, which are projected on the design details and fabric choices. They showcase the inseparable emotional bond between mother and child while highlighting the joy of motherhood.
Award presenter (right): Nancy Chen, MINI Brand Management Manager, BWM Group Importer Region, Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan
Prizes: (1) A cash award of HK$40,000; (2) An overseas study trip sponsored by MINI HK; (3) Free usage of trend forecast service sponsored by Fashion Snoops; (4) HK$1,000 CASETiFY e-Gift Card and capsule collection sold online and CASETiFY STUDiO Hong Kong stores
My Favourite Collection Award
My Favourite Collection Award
Designer: Chung Tsz Ho, Tiger
Design: Whispers From The Nomad - A Folk Horror Tale
The design: The greatest attraction does not come from appearance but sincerity.
Tiger Chung, who graduated last year from the Hong Kong Design Institute, is fond of art. He is particularly moved by the simplicity and sincerity depicted in paintings portraying the Tibetan people. He is also interested in observing society. The designer often uses romantic stories as satirical comment on what he sees as superficial modern societal values and a lack of creativity in the industry.
His collection sheds light on the mystic aura of the East and the Tibetan religion. Inspired by the traditional Chinese ghost story The Painted Skin, the designer has combined traditional craftsmanship with sustainable fashion techniques such as using processed animal bones and buttons made with clay in embroidery. It presents an anti-fashion aesthetic, going against the opulence and elegance of mainstream fashion.
Award presenter (left): Sandy Lau, Senior Manager, Corporate Communications, Hysan Development Company Limited
Prizes: (1) HK$15,000 Lee Gardens Area e-Gift Certificates sponsored by Hysan Development; (2) HK$1,000 CASETiFY e-Gift Card and capsule collection to be sold at online and CASETiFY STUDiO Hong Kong stores
Designer: Chung Tsz Ho, Tiger
Design: Whispers From The Nomad - A Folk Horror Tale
The design: The greatest attraction does not come from appearance but sincerity.
Tiger Chung, who graduated last year from the Hong Kong Design Institute, is fond of art. He is particularly moved by the simplicity and sincerity depicted in paintings portraying the Tibetan people. He is also interested in observing society. The designer often uses romantic stories as satirical comment on what he sees as superficial modern societal values and a lack of creativity in the industry.
His collection sheds light on the mystic aura of the East and the Tibetan religion. Inspired by the traditional Chinese ghost story The Painted Skin, the designer has combined traditional craftsmanship with sustainable fashion techniques such as using processed animal bones and buttons made with clay in embroidery. It presents an anti-fashion aesthetic, going against the opulence and elegance of mainstream fashion.
Award presenter (left): Sandy Lau, Senior Manager, Corporate Communications, Hysan Development Company Limited
Prizes: (1) HK$15,000 Lee Gardens Area e-Gift Certificates sponsored by Hysan Development; (2) HK$1,000 CASETiFY e-Gift Card and capsule collection to be sold at online and CASETiFY STUDiO Hong Kong stores
Kay Tse (wearing Charlotte Ng Studio)
Jamie Zhang
Michael Chu (wearing DEMO)
Carmina Lo (wearing MOODLABBYLORRAINE)
Brian Chan (wearing Wilsonkaki)
Ansonbean (wearing Kowloon City Boy)
Indie band The Hertz (wearing Wilsonkaki)
Rachel Leung (wearing ARTO)
Pete
Lagchun (wearing Kowloon City Boy)
Sabrina Ng (wearing Lapeewee)
(From left) STRAYZ members Wyllis Lam, Natalie Ho and CK Wong (wearing WHY)
Stylist Ivan Lui (wearing IP AXIS)
Wilsonkaki SS24 Collection
Wilsonkaki SS24 Collection
Theme: Traces of Life
Themed “Traces of Life”, the brand’s SS24 Collection is inspired by a small scene in daily life. When taking the escalator of the MTR, the designer noticed that the person standing in front was wearing a T-shirt full of wrinkles. He thought of using the pleating technique, applying the brand signature colours – red, blue, white and khaki – in this collection, presenting the traces of people's lives from the small details of their days. This year, the designer has mainly focused on the collaboration with car brand MINI and looks forward to sharing and showcasing the collaboration very soon.
Theme: Traces of Life
Themed “Traces of Life”, the brand’s SS24 Collection is inspired by a small scene in daily life. When taking the escalator of the MTR, the designer noticed that the person standing in front was wearing a T-shirt full of wrinkles. He thought of using the pleating technique, applying the brand signature colours – red, blue, white and khaki – in this collection, presenting the traces of people's lives from the small details of their days. This year, the designer has mainly focused on the collaboration with car brand MINI and looks forward to sharing and showcasing the collaboration very soon.
FASHIONALLY COLLECTIONS
FASHIONALLY PRESENTATION I: Kinyan Lam
FASHIONALLY PRESENTATION I: Kinyan Lam
Theme: TSAVT TANEM
The series TSAVT TANEM – "give me your pain" in Armenian – draws on the many hardships Armenia has experienced in history. When they meet, Armenians greet and comfort each other. The collection continues to use self-dyed fabrics and applies hand-dyed colors, such as red, yellow, and blue with vibrant fronts. The fabric, combined with patchwork, twisted rope and embroidery details, expresses the simple power from natural colours and craftsmanship, hoping to bring a sense of healing
Theme: TSAVT TANEM
The series TSAVT TANEM – "give me your pain" in Armenian – draws on the many hardships Armenia has experienced in history. When they meet, Armenians greet and comfort each other. The collection continues to use self-dyed fabrics and applies hand-dyed colors, such as red, yellow, and blue with vibrant fronts. The fabric, combined with patchwork, twisted rope and embroidery details, expresses the simple power from natural colours and craftsmanship, hoping to bring a sense of healing
FASHIONALLY Presentation II: the Hole
FASHIONALLY Presentation II: the Hole
Theme: Declining Noble
The theme of this collection is Declining Noble and the clothing tells a story of a group of nobles who find peace after losing their status. The series is divided into five stages: Isolation, Anger, Depression, Acceptance and Peace. The brand utilises different materials, handcrafted details and colours to highlight the changes in the nobles’ minds.
Theme: Declining Noble
The theme of this collection is Declining Noble and the clothing tells a story of a group of nobles who find peace after losing their status. The series is divided into five stages: Isolation, Anger, Depression, Acceptance and Peace. The brand utilises different materials, handcrafted details and colours to highlight the changes in the nobles’ minds.
FASHIONALLY Presentation III: IP AXIS
FASHIONALLY Presentation III: IP AXIS
Theme: roughneck
The designer defines his collections by chapter. The brand constructs a virtual world and imagines uniforms of different jobs in the future as inspiration to design futuristic, functional and non-seasonal items. Continuing the previous chapter with future cleaners as the origin of the design, this chapter takes oil-drilling workers as inspiration. The designer uses 3D tailoring to simulate the muscles of the workers doing their work. The design of detachable accessories is used to provide a variety of ways of mix and match. Waterproof and water-resistant materials are used to provide the functionality of the collection and present imagined future uniforms.
Theme: roughneck
The designer defines his collections by chapter. The brand constructs a virtual world and imagines uniforms of different jobs in the future as inspiration to design futuristic, functional and non-seasonal items. Continuing the previous chapter with future cleaners as the origin of the design, this chapter takes oil-drilling workers as inspiration. The designer uses 3D tailoring to simulate the muscles of the workers doing their work. The design of detachable accessories is used to provide a variety of ways of mix and match. Waterproof and water-resistant materials are used to provide the functionality of the collection and present imagined future uniforms.
Websites
CENTRESTAGE
Hong Kong Young Fashion Designers’ Contest (YDC)
Media enquiries