Mr John Lee Ka-chiu, the Chief Executive of the HKSAR (centre), and his team wore the ties and scarves on the announcement day of the 2024 Policy Address. (Photos from Information Services Department of the HKSAR Government, Secretary for Education Dr Choi Yuk-lin’s Facebook and Secretary for Housing Ms Winnie Ho Wing-yin’s office.)
The exquisite collection of ties
The exquisite collection of scarves
Dr Jin Lam led the students to participate in the processes of design, material selection, production, and packaging of the ties and scarves.
SFT was honoured to be invited by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) to design a collection of ties and scarves worn by Mr John Lee Ka-chiu, the Chief Executive of the HKSAR, and his team on the announcement day of the 2024 Policy Address.
Led by Dr Jin Lam, a PolyU alumna and Associate Professor, the team has merged traditional weaving techniques with innovative technologies and adopted a green colour tone to echo this year’s Policy Address, signifying harmony, vitality and prosperity.The team has depicted some of Hong Kong’s signature skyscrapers and buildings, including the Central Government Complex and the International Financial Centre, in the design of the ties and scarves with meticulous line drawings and sharp geometric patterns respectively. The intricately arranged drawings and patterns are also used to outline the world-renowned Victoria Harbour skyline. The criss-crossing lines incorporated in the tie’s graphic design also symbolise Hong Kong’s unique advantages of enjoying strong national support while maintaining unparalleled connectivity with the world.
"This co-design projects have enabled a group of young local fashion designers to display their creativity by merging traditional techniques with innovative technologies, while also drawing a broader blueprint for the future of the cultural and creative industries," Dr Jin Lam said.
