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In Praise Of Silk
SIGNED: The Magazine of The Hong Kong Design Institute
Silk, a natural material that was first used in China around 6000 years ago, still outperforms even the most high-tech artificial fibres and continues to be considered the epitome of style and luxury. A recent exhibition at HKDI's d-mart explored this wonder material
Fashion: The New Breed: Three Hkdi Alumni Who Are Making Waves On The Style Scene
Fashion: The New Breed: Three Hkdi Alumni Who Are Making Waves On The Style Scene
SIGNED: The Magazine of The Hong Kong Design Institute
Fashion moves at the speed of light in Hong Kong. A coat or dress can be the hottest thing to own on one day and then become extremely unpopular the next. But these three Hong Kong Design Institute alumni, who all graduated with a degree in fashion design, have each used their unique visions to stay above the quickly changing trends and to stand out in our fashion scene...
Jean Genie
SIGNED: The Magazine of The Hong Kong Design Institute
Koyo William is now an internationally recognised fashion designer with his own label, but his story began at the HKDI, where he first understood the power of creativity and jeans that fit in all the right places.
Phoenix Rising
SIGNED: The Magazine of The Hong Kong Design Institute
The Miao people of Central China have a rich tradition of handmade costumes that have inspired baute couture designers at Dior and Chanel, but despite the work's beauty their culture is under threat. To help support the survival of their heritage the fashion department at the HKDI has developed a range of internationally acclaimed projects that are taking the Miao's creativity to the world stage.
Material Innovation
SIGNED: The Magazine of The Hong Kong Design Institute
Science and design have never been closer, with innovative textiles and other materials changing the way we think about garments and fashion.
New To Pmq
SIGNED: The Magazine of The Hong Kong Design Institute
Image Lab 360° is an innovative and entrepreneurial concept that combines creative savvy with business sensibility
A Fitting Tribute, Eunice Tsang
A Fitting Tribute, Eunice Tsang
SIGNED: The Magazine of The Hong Kong Design Institute
We explore the history of the qipao, and how this iconic dress has come to represent so much
Distance Learning
SIGNED: The Magazine of The Hong Kong Design Institute
The Travelling Fashionistas arrived in Hong Kong this summer to present their novel approach to design education, based on a mixture of international awareness and a hands-on approach to tools and materials
East Meets West
SIGNED: The Magazine of The Hong Kong Design Institute
A unique fashion shoot involving young designers from Hong Kong and Belgium took place at HKDI in February. Linda Van Waesberge directed the shoot and shared her insights into the contemporary fashion industry with Daisy Zhong.
Moving Up
SIGNED: The Magazine of The Hong Kong Design Institute
The HKDI is on course to become a pioneer in environmentally conscious design by embedding the concept of sustainability into fashion at the start of the creative process.