Over the past decades, the flagship programme of the Institute of Textiles and Clothing (ITC), the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Scheme in Fashion and Textiles, has nurtured nearly three hundred young fashion talents to support the fashion and textile industry in Hong Kong, Mainland China and internationally.
Recently, one of our graduating students, Jordi Wu King-ho, has been hired as Executive Assistant to the Private Client Director (North Asia) of Louis Vuitton. Jordi explained that “It took me three months to land this role for which I’m beyond grateful. This pandemic during our academic year has been without a doubt a huge obstacle in job hunting. I must say it’s my determination and sheer fortune that kept me going as I faced the LV Management Trainee interview to working as an event docent and eventually now I am in this incredible role."
Indeed, Jordi is well-equipped for this challenging position thanks to the undergraduate programme. "I have been so blessed to have the opportunity to work in a jewellery event within a week after being hired. I was able to fully utilise what I had learnt at ITC during my four years, especially using knowledge from the subject "Business Development of Luxury Accessories and Lifestyle Products" which was taught by Dr Chloe Ki. I used storytelling strategies and explained how designers highlight the brand elements from the heritage of trunk making into jewel designs.
I am very proud of Jordi, who is a fresh graduate of ITC (Fashion Retailing and Marketing specialism), for landing a position at Louis Vuitton! Our programme is the only undergraduate programme in Hong Kong with a luxury brand and lifestyle management focus. So that is why our graduates have a clear competitive edge (over business school graduates) to serve affluent clients with in-depth knowledge of luxurious lifestyles and global trends in luxury fashion, watches and jewellery.
Dr Chris Lo
Programme Leader and Associate Professor
