Mandy's exceptional talent and innovative approach to sustainable fashion design earned her the distinction of being Hong Kong's highest-scoring designer in the competition. Along with the Hong Kong Best Prize, she also received a development fund of HK$15,000 for her fashion brand.
Mandy's award-winning design collection, titled 'Start From Zero', drew inspiration from the issue of home textile waste. Through her designs, Mandy explores the potential of upcycling home textile waste into multifunctional outfits that seamlessly combine aesthetics and practicality.
Mandy's captivating show collection was also prominently exhibited at The Mills for a two-week period, which allowed the public to appreciate her sustainable designs alongside the works of other finalists and esteemed alumni.
SFT celebrates the remarkable achievement of alumna Mandy Fong (BA, 2022), who was awarded the prestigious Hong Kong Best Prize at the Redress Design Award 2023, organised by Redress. The grand final presentation and award ceremony took place at Centrestage on 7 September 2023.
Mandy's exceptional talent and innovative approach to sustainable fashion design earned her the distinction of being Hong Kong's highest-scoring designer in the competition. Along with the Hong Kong Best Prize, she also received a development fund of HK$15,000 for her fashion brand.
With a strong commitment to the slow fashion movement, Mandy aims to utilise her platform and brand to create planet-forward pieces by using meaningful materials, thereby extending the lifespan of clothing. Her award-winning design collection, titled 'Start From Zero', drew inspiration from the issue of home textile waste. Through her designs, Mandy explores the potential of upcycling home textile waste into multifunctional outfits that seamlessly combine aesthetics and practicality.
Mandy's captivating show collection was also prominently exhibited at The Mills for two weeks, which allowed the public to appreciate her sustainable designs alongside the works of other finalists and esteemed alumni.
The School remains steadfast in its commitment to collaborating with the fashion industry to foster a sustainable fashion future through education and innovative initiatives.
About Redress and Redress Design Award
Redress is a Hong Kong-based NGO dedicated to driving the transformation towards a circular fashion industry. Since 2011, Redress has organised the world's largest sustainable fashion design competition annually. The competition serves as an educational platform for emerging fashion designers worldwide, and promotes sustainable design theories and techniques to realise a circular fashion system. By showcasing sustainable design talent on a global stage, the Redress Design Award provides a unique opportunity for passionate and talented fashion innovators to revolutionise the global fashion industry. The award also grants career-changing prizes to maximise long-term impact.
