Seminars

Industrial guests are invited to conduct expert seminars to intimate apparel undergraduate students as requirement of their academic study. Latest development and technology in areas such as intimate apparel design, product development, materials, production are introduced.

Guest Seminar

November 2016
23 - Seminar on Alumni Sharing

Ms. Nico Liu, Ms. Wincy Yuen and Ms. Carol Chan are intimate apparel alumni currently working at Crystal Martin (Hong Kong) Ltd. They shared their experience in design competition, fashion show preparation and internship with the BA students. They stressed the importance of learning technical knowledge in the intimate apparel industry. They also shared on how they coped with different issues at work and that they enjoyed working at the company.

	Ms. Liu talked about her experience in winning the Triumph Inspiration Award.
	Ms. Yuen shared her experience in the PolyU Intimate Fashion show.
	Ms. Chan spoke about her experience as a summer intern and as Assistant Garment Technician.

11 - Seminar on Bra Fitting

Ms. Mandy Ko, Technical Manager – Lingerie of Marks & Spencer (Asia Pacific) Limited, shared her rich experience on bra fitting with the intimate apparel students.

Ms. Ko with class.

2 - Seminar on Innovation in Intimate Apparel

Mr. Karl Mayer, Manager Director of Innovance Textiles Ltd., talked to the BA students in intimate apparel specialism about the difference between invention and innovation, the R&D process and the Stage Gate Model in R&D.

Dr. Joanne Yip thanked Mr. Mayer.

October 2016
19 - Seminar on Sportswear Design and Development

Mr. Nigel Yau, Customer Service Manager - APAC of Rapha, shared his experience of sportswear design and development with the BA students in intimate apparel specialism. He was an alumnus of intimate apparel study.

Mr. Yau in class.

September 2016
21 - Seminar on How to Build Your Own Brand

Mr. Yip Yi Kin, Kelvin, Associate Director, Convoy Financial Services Limited, shared his job experience since he has graduated from PolyU eight years ago. He talked about how he observed the personality of fresh graduates when he interviewed with them, so that the BA students could prepare better for their job interview.

	Mr. Yip presented with examples how to arrange big events and marketing activities.
	Mr. Yip with class.

November 2015
24 - Core-size Bra Fitting Seminar

Ms. Fanny Ho, former Chief Designer of Triumph International (Hong Kong) Ltd., gave comments on the fitting problems of the students’ first home-made bras and other intimate apparel products such as camisole, panties, baby doll, swimwear, sports bra, seamless bra and etc. The 34B live model also shared her professional and personal comments on the garments. Students learnt a lot and clearly see the differences between good fitting and bad fitting products.

17 - Plus-size Bra Fitting Seminar

Ms. Mandy Ko, Technical Manager – Lingerie of Marks & Spencer (Asia Pacific) Limited shared her substantial experience on plus-size bra fitting and pattern alternation. The intimate apparel students were very excited to have this chance to see closely the bra fitting challenges on a 40G live model. They also learnt the effects of the fabric grain directions and pattern alternation on the results of breast support.

October 2015
27 - Seminar on Materials Sourcing for Intimate Apparel

Our alumnus Miss Huang Ying Ying, Cherry talked to the BA students in intimate apparel specialism about quality issue and testing requirement of intimate apparel.

Miss Huang shared her experience as a lingerie technician.

13 - Seminar on Fashion/Lingerie designer

Ms. Christie Ho, Design Director of All Faith (Far East) Co. Ltd., described her own career path from a fashion designer to a lingerie designer to the BA students in intimate apparel specialism. She has designed lingerie for many different global brands. Afterwards, she developed her own brand.

She advised the students to draw more sketches during the development stage and keep them for future use.

Students were attentive during Ms. Ho’s talk.

September 2015
29 - Seminar on Plan Your Future and Job Interview Skills

Ms. Annis Lo, Senior Manager, Mast Global Human Resources of MAST Industries (Far East) Limited, talked about career planning to the BA students in intimate apparel specialism.

	A student asked questions in class.
	Ms. Lo and Ms. Fiona Chan received a certificate of appreciation.

November 2014
12 - Seminar on Sewing threads for Intimate Apparel

Mr. C.Y. Lam, Technical Manager of Coats Hong Kong Ltd., introduced Coats threads to the BA students in intimate apparel specialism.

Mr. Lam in class.

October 2014
27 - Seminar on Selecting Accessories for Intimate Apparel

Mr. Tommy Fung, Chairman, Mr. Teddy Tang, CEO, Ms. Mani Chang and Mr. Kelvin Leung, from Texco Hook & Eye Tape Ltd., gave a seminar on intimate apparel accessories selection to the BA students in intimate apparel specialism. They gave valuable comments on the students' group presentation of matching hooks and eyes with bras.

	Group photo with Ms. Chang, Mr. Fung, Prof. Yu, Mr. Tang (first row from left) and Mr. Leung (second row from left).
	Mr. Leung commented in the group discussion.

13 - Seminar on How to Develop Win-Win Partnership

Ms. Annie Wong, former President of Mast Industries Limited, talked about her global experience in developing good partnerships to the BA students in intimate apparel specialism.

Ms. Wong shared her expertise in class.

6 - Seminar on Market Situation, Merchandising and Sourcing Update, Design Philosophy and Trend

The BA students in intimate apparel specialism attended the expert seminar given by the American Phil Group at their Cheung Sha Wan office. Mr. Benson Yau, Managing Director, talked on Market Situation. Mr. Angus Fung, Director & General Merchandising Manager, spoke on Merchandising and Sourcing Update. Ms. Jazzy Fung, Head of Design, talked on Design Philosophy and Trend. The students were also given a short briefing on the pattern-making of men's underwear by the company's technician.

Group photo with all speakers (middle three sitting).

Mr. Yau, Mr. Fung and Ms. Fung (left to right) during the seminar.

September 2014
29 - Seminar on Lingerie Product Development

Mrs. Mimi Sia, former Executive Director of ACE Style Intimate Apparel Limited, demonstrated the lingerie development process in her seminar to the BA students in intimate apparel specialism.

Mrs. Sia in class with her assistant showing the theme boards.

15 - Seminar on How Fabrics Affect Intimate Fashion Design and Pattern Making

Ms. Fanny Ho, former Chief Designer of Triumph International (Hong Kong) Ltd., gave the seminar to the BA students in intimate apparel specialism. She also commented on the students' design outfits for the coming Intimate Fashion Show.

Ms. Ho in class.

8 - Seminar on Growing Yourself Up

Ms. Pasqualina Choy, Senior Design & Product Development Manager of Regina Miracle International Ltd., shared her experience with the BA students in intimate apparel specialism.

Ms. Choi was presented a certificate of appreciation by Prof. Winnie Yu.

March 2014
1-22 - Short course on Intimate Apparel Moulding Technology

During the four lessons, the industry participants learnt the academic and technical knowledge of materials and latest technology involved in the moulding process of intimate apparel.

Class photo with the lecturer, Dr. Joanne Yip, after the group project presentation.

November 2013
25 - Seminar on Creativity

Ms. Mon Leung, Head of Creation, and Ms. Da Da Tang, Designer, from Pioneer Elastic (Hong Kong) Ltd., spoke on personal creativity to the BA students in intimate apparel specialism.

Ms. Tang and Ms. Leung (first and second from left) were encouraging class discussion.

October 2013
28 - Seminar on Problem Solving and Case Study in Intimate Apparel

Mr. Notes Luk gave an expert seminar on intimate apparel problem solving and case study to the BA students in intimate apparel specialism.

Mr. Luk in class.

21 - Seminar on Knowledge Sharing in the Intimate Apparel Industry

In the expert seminar, Mr. Yap Zeng, Director of H & Y Development Co., Ltd., shared with the intimate apparel BA students his personal development in the industry as well as his experience in successful product innovation in relation to latest market trends.

Mr. Yap shared his knowledge and experience in class.

July 2013
4 - Design Mentoring Workshop

The intimate apparel students gained a lot in their design skills from the mentoring sessions. Ms. Christie Ho, Design Director of All Faith (Far East) Co. Ltd., Ms. Jazzy Fung, Chief Designer of American Phil Textiles Ltd., Ms. Winnie Lai, Designer of Top Form Brassiere Mfg. Co. Ltd., Ms. Amelia Wrightson and Ms. Dewi Compost, both Designer of Cerie International Ltd., gave professional comment on each individual design of students. The students could enhance their first outfit design for the prejudging of the PolyU Intimate Apparel Fashion Show.

Mr. Kenneth Wong, Chairman of Hong Kong Intimate Apparel Industries' Association, Ms. Annie Wong, former MAST President, and Mrs. Rita Wong, Managing Director of Cerie International Ltd., also briefed the students on the strong technical, material and facility support provided by the industry and encouraged them to display their creativity in the fashion show.

The students were eager to seek advice from their design mentors.

December 2012
17 - Seminar on Inbound Marketing

Miss Connie Wong, Sales Manager of Regina Miracle International Ltd., talked to the BA students on inbound marketing.

Miss Wong talked about outbound marketing.

10 - Seminar on Merchandising in Intimate Apparel - Challenges and Case Review

Miss Clara Li, Manager of Merchandising Department, Clover Group International Ltd., talked about her experience in merchandising to the BA students. She is an alumnus of the BA programme in Intimate Apparel.

Miss Li talked about how studying intimate apparel helped to equip students to be a good merchandiser.

November 2012
19 - Seminar on Technical Designer's Job Responsibilities in Intimate Apparel Industry

Miss Joanne Cheung from H & M shared with the BA students about the job duties of an intimate apparel technical designer. She graduated in the BA programme in Intimate Apparel.

Miss Cheung (left) received a certificate of appreciation after the talk.

January 2012
17 - Briefing on New Trend

Mrs. Jos Berry and Ms. Jennifer Kell from Concepts Paris in France briefed the BA students of the subject Advance Pattern Design and Development for Intimate Apparel about the new trend via Skype.

Mrs. Berry and Ms. Kell gave their briefing to the class.

November 2011
14 - Seminar on Invention and Innovation
In his seminar to the BA students, Mr. Karl Mayer, Head of Innovation of Triumph International (Hong Kong) Ltd., talked about invention and innovation regarding lingerie function, design, comfort and expression.

Mr. Mayer at his presentation.

7 - Seminar on Directional Prints on Body for Warp Knit and Weft Knit Direction
Mr. Notes Luk explained the printing directions on the body for warp knit and weft knit fabrics in his expert seminar to the intimate apparel BA students.

Mr. Luk demonstrated in class.

4 - Seminar on the intimate apparel industry
Mr. Andrew Sia and Mrs. Mimi Sia, CEO and Executive Director of Ace Style Group respectively, talked to the BA students who were in their first year of intimate apparel specialism about the industry in the past, present and future as well as about the creativity required in this field.

	Mr. Sia answered the questions from the students.
	Mrs. Sia spoke about creative ideas and inspiration.

October 2011
31 - Seminar on Introduction of Product Development Tool for Intimate Apparel (QFD)
Dr. Catherine Chan, President of the Hong Kong Quality Function Deployment Association, gave an expert seminar on the quality function deployment for intimate apparel to the final year BA students in intimate apparel specialism.

Dr. Chan talked to the class.

13 - Seminar on Shapewear Design
Ms. Ariana Bahrami from Lingerie Product Development of Global City Industrial Ltd. delivered the seminar to the final year BA students in intimate apparel specialism for the subject Fundamental Intimate Apparel. She talked about shapewear design concepts, use of fabric, elastics and trimmings as well as technical problems. She also gave comments to students' group projects on shapewear design.

Dr. Winnie Yu thanked Ms. Bahrami.

November 2010
2 - Seminar on Antimicrobial Technology in Intimate Apparel
Mr. Kevin Ling, Managing Director of Microban International (Asia) Ltd., talked on the topics of antimicrobial benefits, antimicrobial technology and the lab testing for antimicrobial function in the United States. Microban is a global leader in antimicrobial product protection and they work with leading companies in areas of consumer products, apparel and etc. The audience included the Master students in design and the final year BA students in intimate apparel specialism.

Mr. Ling explained the technology.

October 2010
26 - Seminar on Management in the Lingerie Business
Mr. Notes Luk, Director - Intimate Apparel of American Eagle Outfitters Asia Ltd., gave an expert seminar on management to the BA students in intimate apparel specialism.

Mr. Luk in class.

19 - Seminar on Knowledge Sharing
Mr. Kenneth Wong, Managing Director of Top Form Brassiere Manufacturing Co. Ltd. and Chairman of the Hong Kong Intimate Apparel Industries' Association, shared his professional knowledge and experience in the industry with the BA students in intimate apparel specialism.

Mr. Wong talked about the market.

4 - Seminar on Trend and Technology of Lycra@ Beauty
Ms. Michelle Rice, Global IAP & SWW Segment Director, Mr. Raymond Leung, Apparel & Textile Research Center Asia Pacific Senior Textile Scientist, and Mr. Anthony Chalkley, Lycra@ 2.0 Technical & Marketing Development Manager, from Invista (HK) Ltd. introduced the technology and measurement of Lycra@ beauty fabric to the BA students in intimate apparel specialism in the class of Functional Intimate Apparel.

The speakers received the token of appreciation from Dr. Winnie Yu.

September 2010
27 - Seminar on Introduction to Swimwear
Ms. Juliet Le Feuvre is an expert in swimwear design and development and has worked in Legend Swimwear Factory Ltd. She gave an introduction to the various functions and styling associated to swimwear as well as some tips on designing swimwear as opposed to lingerie/underwear to the BA students in intimate apparel specialism.

Ms. Le Feuvre shared her expertise during class.

July 2010
14 - Seminar on The Qualitative Access to International Market for Intimate Apparel
This seminar, co-organized by Bureau Veritas Hong Kong Ltd. and the Institute of Intimate Apparel of PolyU, played to a full house. Mr. Julian Wu, Manager, Technical Services - Analytical, and Ms. Anita Thieu, Manager, Technical Consultation - Softlines, gave an overview of the general requirement of underwear in basic chemical regulations, basic quality for an international player as well as the industrial practice in general performance testing for underwear.

Mr. Wu and Ms. Thieu provided the useful information to the industry.

May 2010
20 - Seminar on Creativity in the Lingerie Industry
Ms. Jessica Mitchell, Lingerie Product Developer from Global City Industrial Ltd., talked on creative inspiration and design and shared her valuable experience.

	Ms. Mitchell during her speech.
	Ms. Mitchell shared her ideas on students' design outfits.

March 2010
16 - Seminar on lingerie careers
Mr. and Mrs. Sia gave a career talk to the BA students in intimate apparel specialism.

Mr. and Mrs. Sia (first two from left on front row) pictured with the lecturers and the class.

15 - Seminar on lingerie expertise
Mr. Paul D. Heron, Product Innovation and Technical Director Intimate Apparel from JC Penney Purchasing Corp. shared his 40 years lingerie industrial expertise with the BA students in intimate apparel specialism. Mr. Dean Agraviador, Divisional Merchandising Manager, and Mr. Peter Chan, Merchandising Manager, from the company also attended the seminar.

Mr. Heron, Mr. Chan and Mr. Agraviador (third to fifth from right on front row) pictured with the class.

November 2009
16 - Seminar on Know Your Thread
Mr. C.Y. Lam from Coats Hong Kong Ltd. gave a seminar on thread to the BA students in their class of Intimate Textiles and Accessories.

Mr. Lam was talking to the class.

October 2009
21 - Seminar on Production Management in China
Dr. Ah-pun Chan presented on the production management in China to the BA students.

Dr. Chan in class.

14 - Seminar on Invention and Innovation
Mr. Karl J. Mayer, Corporate Head of Innovation, Triumph International (Hong Kong) Ltd., presented on the interesting topic of invention and innovation in lingerie to the class of BA students.

Mr. Mayer in class.

7 - Seminar on Directional Prints on Body for Warp Knit and Weft Knit Direction
In his expert seminar to BA students, Mr. Notes Luk, Director, Intimate Apparel of American Eagle Outfitters Asia Ltd., talked about a rejected case and the solution of the printing direction of directional prints on the body for warp knit and weft knit fabrics. The criteria, limitation and correct measures were discussed.

Mr. Luk in class.

September 2009
23 - Seminar on Lace Development Process and Latest Trend
Ms. Helene Gauret, Design Director and Mr. Tommy Wong, Sales Manager of Brunet International ( Hong Kong) Ltd. gave a useful presentation on their company's modern creation process and trends of laces to the BA intimate apparel students.

Ms. Gauret gave an illustration.

April 2009
21 - Seminar on Mass Customization of Lingerie
Mr. Scott DiCristina, President of Pleasure State Pty Ltd., talked on the topic with regard to their biofit design, with which they have developed on the most successful bra with Victoria's Secret.

Students, alumni and industrial guests have keenly participated in the seminar.

Mr. DiCristina was presented a certificate of appreciation and a souvenir.

November 2008
27 - Seminar on Effective Communication Skills in Merchandising
Ms. Nancy Chang, Chief Operations Officer of Clover Group International Ltd., talked to the BA students about effective communication skills in merchandising.

Ms. Chang in class.

17 - Seminar on corsetry by De Montfort University
Ms. Julie King, Head of Dept. of Fashion & Textiles of De Montfort University, U.K., and Ms. Gillian Proctor, new programme leader for their contour programme, talked on the Development of Corsetry in their seminar to the BA students.

Ms. Proctor gave her illustration.

13 - Seminar on What's Behind Narrow Fabric Manufacturing
Mr. Matthew Lam, Regional Business Manager of Pioneer Elastic Fabric Ltd., presented on the topic What's Behind Narrow Fabric Manufacturing to the BA students.

Mr. Lam and Ms. Mon Leung from Pioneer in class.

October 2008
2 - Seminar on Invention and Innvoation in Triumph
Mr. Karl Mayer, Head of Research and Development of Triumph International Overseas Ltd., conducted an expert seminar on invention and innovation.

Mr. Mayer in class.

September 2008
25 - Seminar on Be a Creative Designer
Mrs. Mimi Sia, Executive Director of Ace Style Group, gave an inspiring seminar on how to be a creative designer to the BA students for the subject Expert Seminar.

Mrs. Sia talked about the fashion trends of autumn/winter 09/10.

November 2007
14 - Seminar on How to Start Your Own Business in Intimate Apparel
Dr. Andrew Sia, Managing Director of Ace Style Group, talked about starting business in the industry for the subject Expert Seminar.

Dr. Sia in class.

7 - Seminar on Research and Development in Intimate Apparel
Mr. Karl Mayer, Head of Research and Development of Triumph International Overseas Ltd., presented the seminar on intimate apparel research and development to the BA students for the subject Expert Seminar.

Mr. Mayer pictured with the class after souvenir presentation.

October 2007
31 - Seminar on How to Generate New Product Concept for Intimate Apparel
Mr. Notes Luk, Material Sourcing Manager of Vanity Fair Intimates, gave a talk on the generation of new product concepts for the subject Expert Seminar.

Mr. Luk in class.

April 2007
12 - Seminar on Vendor Management
Mr. Ellis Lai from Hop Lun (Hong Kong) Ltd. gave a talk on vendor management to the BA students for the subject Lingerie Fashion Business.

Mr. Ellis Lai in class.

January 2007
27 - Seminar on Textile Lamination
Mr. Helmut Schaeidt Murga, General Manager, and Mr. David Perez Gaude, Textile Lamination and Coating Manager, of Morchem, S.A. and Mr. David Lam, Manager of Perfect Lion Industrial Limited presented on textile lamination to the BA students for the subject "Intimate Apparel Production Technology".

	Discussion after the seminar.
	Dr. Zerance Ng thanked Mr. David Lam and presented each speaker a souvenir.

November 2006
7 - Seminar on Plus-size Fitting
Mr. Raymond Yung from MAST Industries (Far East) Limited conducted a talk on plus-size fitting to the BA students for the subject "Expert Seminar".

	Mr. Raymond Yung in class.
	Dr. Winnie Yu presented a souvenir to Mr. Yung.

October 2006
23 - Seminar on Marketing: "How to Present a New Collection to Customers?"
Ms. Diane Tse, Marketing Manager of ACE Style Group presented the marketing seminar to the BA students for the subject "Expert Seminar".

Ms. Diane Tse in class.

14 - Seminar on Lamination Technology for Intimate Apparel
Mr. Wout Sijl from Jorni Machines and Parts International conducted the seminar on lamination technology to the BA students for the subject "Intimate Apparel Production Technology".

Dr. Ng thanked Mr. Wout Sijl for his seminar.

November 2005
17 - Guest Seminar by Coats Thread HK Limited
Mr. C.Y. Lam, Technical Service Manager of Coats Thread HK Limited, gave a seminar on thread and colour communication to the students of BA(Hons) in Intimate Apparel for the subject "Intimate Textiles and Accessories".

Mr. C.Y. Lam explained colour communication to the class.

March 2005

ASIIA has organized a series of guest seminars and courses during the year by inviting professionals in the industry to share their expertise and experience in the field.

	Mr. Notes Luk, the Material Sourcing Manager of VF Intimates, conducted an interactive workshop on Sewing and Construction of Bra in the class of BA (Hons) in Fashion and Textiles.
	Ms. Wong Wing Cheuk, Senior Designer of Hop Lun (Hong Kong) Limited, conducted a seminar on Creative Design and Development for Intimate Apparel and was presented a souvenir by Dr. Winnie Yu. She will also hold a series of lectures on Creative Design for Intimate Apparel from April to May 2005.
	Mr. Gerald Lau, CEO of Clover Group International Ltd., delivered a seminar on Intimate Apparel Business and was presented a souvenir by Dr. Winnie Yu.
	We had the honour to have Mr. Andrew Sia, CEO of ACE Style Intimate Apparel Ltd., to give a talk on A Hub for Intimate Apparel Business in Southern China for the BA (Hons) Fashion and Textiles students.
	Dr. Winnie Yu presented a souvenir to Mr. Sia on behalf of the Institute.
	Ms. Jennifer Mak, Chief Technical Designer of ACE Style Intimate Apparel Ltd., shared her experience in the class on bra design.

January 2005

Dr. Winnie Yu presented to the industry and the mass media on "Soft Mannequin for Intimate Apparel Fitting"