The winning designs of the Design Excellence Award in the Primary School category by Cheung Tsz-yau, Dy Tsz-ki and Lo Tsz-yu (from left).
The winning designs of the Design Excellence Award in the Secondary School category by Chang Hilton, Chen Lai-wun and Lam Wing-yi (from left).
Dr Jin Lam, Associate Professor, creates event theme costumes for Dr Christine Choi, Secretary for Education.
Co-organised by the Art Education Section of the Curriculum Development Institute - Education Bureau and SFT, the “Stitchable Chinese Arts” Fashion Design Competition and Catwalk Show 2023/24 successfully took place at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre on 29 August 2024. Dr Christine Choi Yuk-lin, JP, Secretary for Education, and Professor Wong Wing-tak, Deputy President and Provost, PolyU, honoured the event as the officiating guests to deliver the welcome speeches.
The event showcased over 1,500 entries from more than 120 primary and secondary schools, with 48 talented students shortlisted for the final catwalk show. The finalists demonstrated their exceptional skills in blending fashion design with Chinese cultural elements, and presented a variety of distinct garments that captivated the audience.
This initiative aims to inspire students to incorporate Chinese art and design into their fashion creations, thus fostering more appreciation for aesthetics, creativity, and cultural heritage. Under the expert guidance of the SFT’s staff and students, the finalists crafted exquisite garments that highlighted their innovative approaches. The catwalk show was met with an enthusiastic response, and testifies to the future of fashion in Hong Kong while promoting the rich tapestry of Chinese art and culture.
Click here for the digital version of the show brochure.
