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In Pictures :The 15 finalist collections of YDC 2017

Fifteen young fashion designers will go head to head on September 9, competing to win the Hong Kong Young Fashion Designers' Contest (YDC) 2017 at the finale of Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC)’s fashion trade fair, CentreStage. Two other awards will be granted for Best Footwear Design and New Talent, accompanied by mentorships at i.t...

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Hong Kong Young Fashion Designers' Contest 2017 shortlisted to 15 names

Fifteen young fashion designers will go head to head on September 9, competing to win the Hong Kong Young Fashion Designers' Contest (YDC) 2017 at the finale of Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC)’s fashion trade fair, CentreStage. Assessed on creativity, originality, market potential, workmanship, use of fabrics and overall visual...

Fashion

Kering pledges annual 20k award for LCF students

London College of Fashion students will be the recipient of a new annual award from French luxury group Kering, following a collaboration on sustainability. Every year, Kering will award 20,000 euros in grants to two students who prove their eco credentials as part of the Kering Award for Sustainable Fashion. The winners will also land an...

Apparel

Olsen twins win Designer of the Year Award

Former actresses Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen were honoured by the Council of Fashion Designers of America with the Womenswear Designer of the Year 2012 Award for their fashion label The Row . This year marked the awards' fiftieth anniversary. Billy Reid won Menswear Designer of the Year, while Reed Krakoff walked away with an award for best...