“EXHAUSTING A CROWD" by Tsang On-ting Vicky
“I AM NOT INFECTED” by Tam Lok-yi Lorraine
On 11 Sept 2022, the creativity of one of our graduating students and an alumna bagged them with three awards at the Hong Kong Young Fashion Designers’ Contest (YDC) 2022, one of the most prestigious events of its kind in the region.
The champion is our BA graduating student, Tsang On-ting Vicky (BA, 2022). Vicky, a Design major, received a cash prize of HK$60,000 and an overseas study trip. Vicky is also the Overall Winner of the PolyU Fashion Show 2022. Her collection, “EXHAUSTING A CROWD”, used 3D prints to illustrate a surrealist aesthetic. Vicky said, “I am very surprised and happy to be named Champion! Even though there were a lot of setbacks during the entire design process, I came to the show today feeling calm and composed. Thank you to all the staff who provided their support over the past two months.”
Another winner, Tam Lok-yi Lorraine (MA, 2020) won the Excellence Award and Best Visual Presentation Award. She received a total of HK$50,000 in cash from both awards and also an overseas study trip. Her design “I AM NOT INFECTED” is full of colours, especially the infrared sweatshirt and the “lung”-shaped crossbody bag. The “lung bag” also plays tribute to the popular mini bag trend.
The judging panel for this year’s YDC was made up of an impressive roster of fashion experts and media pundits. The chief judge was Ms Katherine Fang, Chairlady of the HKTDC Garment Advisory Committee. The other judges on the panel were:
- Mr Hideaki Shikama (VIP judge), Designer of Children of the Discordance
- Ms Ahy Choi, Deputy Editorial Director of VOGUE Hong Kong
- Mr Jonathan Lee, APAC Wholesale Director of Ryodan Showroom
- Mr Jimmy Chan, Head of Account Management APAC of FARFETCH
- Ms Constance Lee, Director and Fashion Stylist of ConStyle Ltd
- Mr Joe Li, Creative Consultant of Circularity Ambassador
(Photo source: Hong Kong Trade Development Council)
Congratulations to Vicky and Lorraine!
Recap of the show:
