ROUNDTABLE

Fashion Summit (HK) 2021:

Fashion Designers Roundtable

Date 30 August 2021 (Monday)
Time 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
VenueThe Mills Fabrica
4/F The Mills, 45 Pak Tin Par Street, Tsuen Wan, N.T., HONG KONG
Discussion Topic What are the Designs for the Future?
LanguageEnglish
Facilitator Ms. Karen Ho
Head of Corporate and Community Sustainability, WWF-Hong Kong
Registration By Invitation Only
Enquiry Ms. Annie Yeung︱ (852) 2263 6336︱info@fashionsummit.hk
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AGENDA

15:00 – 15:05 Welcome Speech
15:05 – 15:20 Introduction of Delegates
15:20 – 15:40 Report Key Findings of Survey on Fashion Designers “What are the Designs for the Future?”
15:40 – 15:50 Q&A session
15:50 – 16:00 Networking break
16:00 – 16:25 Discussion Topic I: Future/Sustainable Materials
– Sharing from Cotton Inc. & Lenzing Group
– Delegates’ discussion
16:25 – 16:50 Discussion Topic II: Digitization and Virtual Events
– Sharing from HKTDC & PMQ
– Delegates’ discussion
16:50 – 17:00 Conclusion of Discussions and Closing

DELEGATES

William To

William To

Executive Director, PMQ

William built his career in the advertising industry in Hong Kong. He joined Hong Kong Design Centre in2005 and was responsible for their flagship events –Business of Design Week (BODW), Knowledge of Design Week (KODW) and Design for Asia Awards (DFAA 2006-08).In Aug 2012, while retaining his role as a senior consultant to Hong Kong Design Centre, William joined PMQ –a newly launched creative site for design entrepreneurs. Since its opening in2014, PMQ has recorded 19million visitors and quickly became a new destination of our city.

William To

Executive Director, PMQ

William built his career in the advertising industry in Hong Kong. He joined Hong Kong Design Centre in2005 and was responsible for their flagship events –Business of Design Week (BODW), Knowledge of Design Week (KODW) and Design for Asia Awards (DFAA 2006-08).In Aug 2012, while retaining his role as a senior consultant to Hong Kong Design Centre, William joined PMQ –a newly launched creative site for design entrepreneurs. Since its opening in2014, PMQ has recorded 19million visitors and quickly became a new destination of our city.

JESSE LEE

JESSE LEE

Jesse Lee launched an upcycled Denim collection in 2020 with The R Collective transforming select Levi’s®️ aged inventory and irregular and leftover samples in a creative design effort to prolong denim’s lifespan. He won the Redress Design Award 2018 Second Prize Mentorship with Orsola de Castro as well as the Hong Kong Best Prize the same year. He holds a degree in Fashion Design from Kingston University (UK) and is currently studying a MA program in Menswear in University of Westminster (London, UK).

CONTACT

IG: leepocheung thercollective.com/blogs/r-stories/meet-the-designer-jesse-lee

JESSE LEE

Jesse Lee launched an upcycled Denim collection in 2020 with The R Collective transforming select Levi’s®️ aged inventory and irregular and leftover samples in a creative design effort to prolong denim’s lifespan. He won the Redress Design Award 2018 Second Prize Mentorship with Orsola de Castro as well as the Hong Kong Best Prize the same year. He holds a degree in Fashion Design from Kingston University (UK) and is currently studying a MA program in Menswear in University of Westminster (London, UK).

CONTACT

IG: leepocheung thercollective.com/blogs/r-stories/meet-the-designer-jesse-lee

SASKIA BAUR-SCHMID

SASKIA BAUR-SCHMID

HYPH-N

Saskia Baur-Schmid is the Melbourne-based founder and conscious creative behind the emerging slow fashion label Hyph-n.

Having been introduced to sewing by her grandmother as a child, Saskia went on to study at the Whitehouse Institute, Melbourne and completed her BA in Fashion Design as ‘Designer of the Year’.

She thereafter re-trained internationally as a fashion stylist before returning to Australia where her work has been exhibited in the National Gallery of Victoria, and Arts of Fashion Design Showcase in the USA.

She went on to establish her label Hyph-n in 2019 with the aims to disrupt and reimagine the way fashion is designed and made by challenging the relationships we have with our clothes.

The label is focused on sustainable fabrics, the premise of minimum impact, and works on a made to order model to eliminate waste in the production process.

The brand focuses on zero waste pattern cutting, modern silhouettes and challenging the aesthetics of sustainable fashion by creating new appreciation of traditional craftsmanship but doing so in a way that won’t break the planet.

Her work has more recently been shortlisted as a semi-finalist for both the 2020 and 2021 Redress Design Award and as a finalist in the 2020 Sustainable Biennial Design Festival (AU).

SASKIA BAUR-SCHMID

HYPH-N

Saskia Baur-Schmid is the Melbourne-based founder and conscious creative behind the emerging slow fashion label Hyph-n.

Having been introduced to sewing by her grandmother as a child, Saskia went on to study at the Whitehouse Institute, Melbourne and completed her BA in Fashion Design as ‘Designer of the Year’.

She thereafter re-trained internationally as a fashion stylist before returning to Australia where her work has been exhibited in the National Gallery of Victoria, and Arts of Fashion Design Showcase in the USA.

She went on to establish her label Hyph-n in 2019 with the aims to disrupt and reimagine the way fashion is designed and made by challenging the relationships we have with our clothes.

The label is focused on sustainable fabrics, the premise of minimum impact, and works on a made to order model to eliminate waste in the production process.

The brand focuses on zero waste pattern cutting, modern silhouettes and challenging the aesthetics of sustainable fashion by creating new appreciation of traditional craftsmanship but doing so in a way that won’t break the planet.

Her work has more recently been shortlisted as a semi-finalist for both the 2020 and 2021 Redress Design Award and as a finalist in the 2020 Sustainable Biennial Design Festival (AU).

Sissi Chao

Sissi Chao

Founder of RemakeHUB

RemakeHUB is a social enterprise; it provides a unique service of redesigning and repurposing your unwanted garment into new and useful items.

Sissi has been living in UK, US and Australia for more than 15 years, she has achieved a joint master degree in Economies and Business in St Andrews University (UK), a Master degree in International Business in London school of economics and political science (UK), and an MBA degree in Duke University Fuqua Business School (USA).

Sissi started her career in management consulting in Accenture (Beijing) and then became the chief representative of Mouzenidis Group, which is the largest tourism company in Greece.

Now, Sissi has returned to China and started her own environmental-friendly garment remaking company. Sissi is a true fashion lover and she believes that fashion is too far precious to end up in the landfill. Her dream is to save the natural resources, reduce the negative impact of environment, and help the unemployed and disabled in the society.

Sissi is a very sustainable and energetic person. She has travelled more than 48 countries, and loves scuba diving, sky diving and horse riding. She is a vegetarian and loves low-carbon lifestyle. Her favourite books are related to psychology and quantum theory.

Key words: Environmental-friendly | Green fashion | Social entrepreneur | Traveller | Thinker | Creator | Adventurer

Sissi Chao

Founder of RemakeHUB

RemakeHUB is a social enterprise; it provides a unique service of redesigning and repurposing your unwanted garment into new and useful items.

Sissi has been living in UK, US and Australia for more than 15 years, she has achieved a joint master degree in Economies and Business in St Andrews University (UK), a Master degree in International Business in London school of economics and political science (UK), and an MBA degree in Duke University Fuqua Business School (USA).

Sissi started her career in management consulting in Accenture (Beijing) and then became the chief representative of Mouzenidis Group, which is the largest tourism company in Greece.

Now, Sissi has returned to China and started her own environmental-friendly garment remaking company. Sissi is a true fashion lover and she believes that fashion is too far precious to end up in the landfill. Her dream is to save the natural resources, reduce the negative impact of environment, and help the unemployed and disabled in the society.

Sissi is a very sustainable and energetic person. She has travelled more than 48 countries, and loves scuba diving, sky diving and horse riding. She is a vegetarian and loves low-carbon lifestyle. Her favourite books are related to psychology and quantum theory.

Key words: Environmental-friendly | Green fashion | Social entrepreneur | Traveller | Thinker | Creator | Adventurer

MARGAUX RUSITA

MARGAUX RUSITA

MARGAUX WONG

Margaux Rusita is a Guyanese-Burundian sustainable jewellery designer based in Burundi, East Africa. Her company, Margaux Wong, is an innovative and sustainable brand that transforms cow horn and brass into luxurious wearable art.

 

Rusita has been passionately working as an ethically driven designer for more than 18 years and her designs are heavily influenced by everyday experiences.

 

As a creative director, she constantly works with her team to produce uniquely distinguished artisan jewellery using sometimes-tedious traditional techniques. Over the years, she has mentored hundreds of young designers in Burundi, passing on a wealth of learnings and techniques in sustainable design

MARGAUX RUSITA

MARGAUX WONG

Margaux Rusita is a Guyanese-Burundian sustainable jewellery designer based in Burundi, East Africa. Her company, Margaux Wong, is an innovative and sustainable brand that transforms cow horn and brass into luxurious wearable art.

 

Rusita has been passionately working as an ethically driven designer for more than 18 years and her designs are heavily influenced by everyday experiences.

 

As a creative director, she constantly works with her team to produce uniquely distinguished artisan jewellery using sometimes-tedious traditional techniques. Over the years, she has mentored hundreds of young designers in Burundi, passing on a wealth of learnings and techniques in sustainable design

ARTO WONG

ARTO WONG

FOUNDER OF ARTO.

Born and raised in Hong Kong, Arto Wong is best known for her creative and technically ambitious knitwear designs.

Wong graduated from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University in 2011 with a BA in Fashion and Textile Design, specialising in Knitwear Design with Technology. Upon graduating, she worked as a knitwear designer in the fashion industry. She also worked for the London fashion label Mira Mikati and Japan knitting manufactory Shima Seiki.

In 2013, Wong was awarded Champion and the Best Marketability Award at the Hong Kong Young Fashion Knitwear Designer Contest. In 2017, she won the Champion and New Talent Award at the Hong Kong Young Fashion Designer Contest with her collection “Zero to Unlimited”. In 2018, Wong established her own brand “ARTO.” and won the CreateSmart Hong Kong Young Design Talent award from the Hong Kong Design Centre.

ARTO WONG

FOUNDER OF ARTO.

Born and raised in Hong Kong, Arto Wong is best known for her creative and technically ambitious knitwear designs.

Wong graduated from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University in 2011 with a BA in Fashion and Textile Design, specialising in Knitwear Design with Technology. Upon graduating, she worked as a knitwear designer in the fashion industry. She also worked for the London fashion label Mira Mikati and Japan knitting manufactory Shima Seiki.

In 2013, Wong was awarded Champion and the Best Marketability Award at the Hong Kong Young Fashion Knitwear Designer Contest. In 2017, she won the Champion and New Talent Award at the Hong Kong Young Fashion Designer Contest with her collection “Zero to Unlimited”. In 2018, Wong established her own brand “ARTO.” and won the CreateSmart Hong Kong Young Design Talent award from the Hong Kong Design Centre.

Mountain Yam

Mountain Yam

Founder of 112 mountainyam

Director of My Fashion International Limited

Designer Mountain Yam’s personal design mission is to remind people that the world is big, vibrant and full of inspiration. Yam graduated with a master’s degree in fashion design from the Institute of Textiles and Clothing at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University and received certificates from the Fashion Institute of Technology and Parsons School of Design in New York.

In 2014, Yam was recognised as one of the “Next Generation of Design Talent – 40 under 40” by Perspective Magazine. In 2015, Yam received a Dynamic Style Icon Award from Jessica Code Magazine, followed by a Hong Kong Designer Award from Jessica Magazine in 2016. In 2018, Yam was selected to represent the city as part of the Belt and Road International Young Fashion Designers Showcase Tour.

Yam loves to explore the world. Through his adventures in different parts of the world, new cultural elements can be brought into his designs and inspire his customers. Apart from fashion, he also loves art & design, architecture, travel, culture & lifestyle, food & drink, fitness & pet, etc.

Mountain Yam

Founder of 112 mountainyam

Director of My Fashion International Limited

Designer Mountain Yam’s personal design mission is to remind people that the world is big, vibrant and full of inspiration. Yam graduated with a master’s degree in fashion design from the Institute of Textiles and Clothing at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University and received certificates from the Fashion Institute of Technology and Parsons School of Design in New York.

In 2014, Yam was recognised as one of the “Next Generation of Design Talent – 40 under 40” by Perspective Magazine. In 2015, Yam received a Dynamic Style Icon Award from Jessica Code Magazine, followed by a Hong Kong Designer Award from Jessica Magazine in 2016. In 2018, Yam was selected to represent the city as part of the Belt and Road International Young Fashion Designers Showcase Tour.

Yam loves to explore the world. Through his adventures in different parts of the world, new cultural elements can be brought into his designs and inspire his customers. Apart from fashion, he also loves art & design, architecture, travel, culture & lifestyle, food & drink, fitness & pet, etc.

Morgane Parizot

Morgane Parizot

Education Senior Manager of Redress

Morgane oversees the education facet of Redress’ flagship programme, the Redress Design Award. Trained as a chemist and holding an MSc from the French Textile Engineering School ENSAIT, she has a deep understanding of materials in general and a strong knowledge in textiles. She has over 8 years of experience in the apparel industry with companies such as Adidas and PVH, holding positions in sourcing, product development and more recently product & digital innovation. A certified Design Thinking practitioner with IDEO U and a firm believer that sustainable practices are the only future possible, Morgane is driven by creating human-centric innovative solutions that generate positive impact. She is passionate about sharing her knowledge and pushing the sustainability agenda.

Morgane Parizot

Education Senior Manager of Redress

Morgane oversees the education facet of Redress’ flagship programme, the Redress Design Award. Trained as a chemist and holding an MSc from the French Textile Engineering School ENSAIT, she has a deep understanding of materials in general and a strong knowledge in textiles. She has over 8 years of experience in the apparel industry with companies such as Adidas and PVH, holding positions in sourcing, product development and more recently product & digital innovation. A certified Design Thinking practitioner with IDEO U and a firm believer that sustainable practices are the only future possible, Morgane is driven by creating human-centric innovative solutions that generate positive impact. She is passionate about sharing her knowledge and pushing the sustainability agenda.

Rex Mok

Rex Mok

VP Global Technical Marketing & Development (TMD).

General Manager of Lenzing Fiber (Hong Kong)

Rex is the VP Global TMD of Lenzing- The Lenzing Group is an international group with its headquarters in Lenzing, Austria, and production sites in all major markets. Lenzing produces wood-based viscose fibers, modal fibers, lyocell fibers and filament yarn, which are used in the textile industry – in clothing, home textiles and technical textiles – as well as in the nonwovens industry, also a sustainable responsible enterprise, a commitment on 50% Co2 emission by 2030, to reach net zero Co2 emission by 2050. Rex manages the Global team to provide post/pre-sales support for those strategic supply-chain parnters, sectors including technical support from spinning to dyeing, education and training, brand police via advance fiber idenfication & yarn/fabric development with strong passion to the industry, strong inclusion, engagement and commitment, and the profession is textile. Rex had graduated in Hong Kong Poly-technique university in the faculty of textile, major in textile chemistry. Rex also holds an Executive Master Leadership, Sustainability and Innovation from Murdoch university and entitled as Fellowship Society of Dyers and Colorist from SDC UK.

Rex Mok

VP Global Technical Marketing & Development (TMD).

General Manager of Lenzing Fiber (Hong Kong)

Rex is the VP Global TMD of Lenzing- The Lenzing Group is an international group with its headquarters in Lenzing, Austria, and production sites in all major markets. Lenzing produces wood-based viscose fibers, modal fibers, lyocell fibers and filament yarn, which are used in the textile industry – in clothing, home textiles and technical textiles – as well as in the nonwovens industry, also a sustainable responsible enterprise, a commitment on 50% Co2 emission by 2030, to reach net zero Co2 emission by 2050. Rex manages the Global team to provide post/pre-sales support for those strategic supply-chain parnters, sectors including technical support from spinning to dyeing, education and training, brand police via advance fiber idenfication & yarn/fabric development with strong passion to the industry, strong inclusion, engagement and commitment, and the profession is textile. Rex had graduated in Hong Kong Poly-technique university in the faculty of textile, major in textile chemistry. Rex also holds an Executive Master Leadership, Sustainability and Innovation from Murdoch university and entitled as Fellowship Society of Dyers and Colorist from SDC UK.

Kayleigh McAuliffe

Kayleigh McAuliffe

Design Manager of Hop Lun (Hong Kong) Ltd.

Kayleigh McAuliffe

Design Manager of Hop Lun (Hong Kong) Ltd.

Karen Ho

Karen Ho

Head of Corporate and Community Sustainability, WWF-Hong Kong

Karen Ho joined WWF in May of 2008 as Business Engagement Leader for Climate programme. She works on climate and energy issues in Hong Kong and China, engaging with businesses and industries across the spectrum to initiate, lead and oversee the development of climate programmes.

Karen assumed a new position as Head of Corporate and Community Sustainability in August 2017. As the Low Carbon Manufacturing Programme (LCMP) and Low-carbon Office Operation Programme (LOOP) continue to grow, Karen will also foster collaboration initiatives that are making the community and corporations more sustainable.

An accomplished senior executive, Karen held senior management positions in several Fortune 500 companies prior to joining WWF. Karen holds a Master degree of Business Administration from University of Surrey, UK and is accredited as Chartered Marketer by the Chartered Institute of Marketing, UK since 2001.

Karen Ho

Head of Corporate and Community Sustainability, WWF-Hong Kong

Karen Ho joined WWF in May of 2008 as Business Engagement Leader for Climate programme. She works on climate and energy issues in Hong Kong and China, engaging with businesses and industries across the spectrum to initiate, lead and oversee the development of climate programmes.

Karen assumed a new position as Head of Corporate and Community Sustainability in August 2017. As the Low Carbon Manufacturing Programme (LCMP) and Low-carbon Office Operation Programme (LOOP) continue to grow, Karen will also foster collaboration initiatives that are making the community and corporations more sustainable.

An accomplished senior executive, Karen held senior management positions in several Fortune 500 companies prior to joining WWF. Karen holds a Master degree of Business Administration from University of Surrey, UK and is accredited as Chartered Marketer by the Chartered Institute of Marketing, UK since 2001.

Will Li

Will Li

Senior Exhibitions Manager of the (HKTDC)

Mr. Will Li is the Senior Exhibitions Manager of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC). In this position, he is responsible for organising HKTDC’s international trade fairs for a variety of industry sectors, including electronics and smart city, fashion and garment, toys and baby products, stationery goods, printing and packaging, housewares and home textiles, as well as optical goods.

Since joining the HKTDC in 1997, Mr. Li has worked in various HKTDC departments. He was also posted to New York Office and Los Angeles Office, overseeing the United States market from 2003-2006. From 2015-2016, he was appointed as the Senior Product Promotion Manager, being in charge of the Council’s activities of promoting Hong Kong’s mainstream consumer products as well as helping SMEs pioneer into the emerging markets. From 2017-2018, he was appointed as the Senior Service Promotion Manager, being responsible for the supervision and implementation of the Council’s activities of promoting and developing Hong Kong’s international trade in services featuring infrastructure and real estate services, logistics and maritime services, and licensing.

 

 

Born and raised in Hong Kong, Mr. Li graduated from the Chinese University of Hong Kong with a Bachelor of Business Administration.

Will Li

Senior Exhibitions Manager of the (HKTDC)

Mr. Will Li is the Senior Exhibitions Manager of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC). In this position, he is responsible for organising HKTDC’s international trade fairs for a variety of industry sectors, including electronics and smart city, fashion and garment, toys and baby products, stationery goods, printing and packaging, housewares and home textiles, as well as optical goods.

Since joining the HKTDC in 1997, Mr. Li has worked in various HKTDC departments. He was also posted to New York Office and Los Angeles Office, overseeing the United States market from 2003-2006. From 2015-2016, he was appointed as the Senior Product Promotion Manager, being in charge of the Council’s activities of promoting Hong Kong’s mainstream consumer products as well as helping SMEs pioneer into the emerging markets. From 2017-2018, he was appointed as the Senior Service Promotion Manager, being responsible for the supervision and implementation of the Council’s activities of promoting and developing Hong Kong’s international trade in services featuring infrastructure and real estate services, logistics and maritime services, and licensing.

 

 

Born and raised in Hong Kong, Mr. Li graduated from the Chinese University of Hong Kong with a Bachelor of Business Administration.

MANNAT GUPTA

MANNAT GUPTA

FOUNDER OF MANNAT GUPTA

Growing up in the place of Indian mountains and myths, Uttarakhand, Mannat Gupta always had a keen eye for art and design. A fashion design graduate from one of the prestigious Parsons School of Design, her time in New York exposed her to a diverse set of cultures, communities and ideas. It was in this metropolis that her flair for creative thinking and fashion grew leaps and bounds.

In 2019, Mannat started experimenting with colours. This led her to take her expertise in design and the business acumen she received from her family to launch her namesake label in 2020. On launching her label, she first started experimenting with natural powder dyes which resulted in innovative textures and patterns on fabrics.

This fuelled her further to launch her first collection, a compendium of easy separates, timeless cuts and sophisticated materials, for her label. More than anything, Mannat’s design philosophy has always focused in serving as an armour for modern-day women who epitomize strength and independence.

Her creations, thus, often give precedence to comfort and fit. Other than her clothing label, Mannat hopes to keep giving back to society. She has previously volunteered for an NGO called Devbhumi Rural Development Society, where she taught underprivileged children how to read and write, along with providing them with free healthcare, dental care and martial art classes.

MANNAT GUPTA

FOUNDER OF MANNAT GUPTA

Growing up in the place of Indian mountains and myths, Uttarakhand, Mannat Gupta always had a keen eye for art and design. A fashion design graduate from one of the prestigious Parsons School of Design, her time in New York exposed her to a diverse set of cultures, communities and ideas. It was in this metropolis that her flair for creative thinking and fashion grew leaps and bounds.

In 2019, Mannat started experimenting with colours. This led her to take her expertise in design and the business acumen she received from her family to launch her namesake label in 2020. On launching her label, she first started experimenting with natural powder dyes which resulted in innovative textures and patterns on fabrics.

This fuelled her further to launch her first collection, a compendium of easy separates, timeless cuts and sophisticated materials, for her label. More than anything, Mannat’s design philosophy has always focused in serving as an armour for modern-day women who epitomize strength and independence.

Her creations, thus, often give precedence to comfort and fit. Other than her clothing label, Mannat hopes to keep giving back to society. She has previously volunteered for an NGO called Devbhumi Rural Development Society, where she taught underprivileged children how to read and write, along with providing them with free healthcare, dental care and martial art classes.

MASS LUCIANO

MASS LUCIANO

MASSBRANDED

A creative visionary, sartorial stylist and mes fashion doyen, Mass Luciano helms MASSBRANDED with the confidence and passion of a seasoned industry veteran. An alumni of the Fashion Institute of Design in Los Angeles, Mass spent 15 years cutting his teeth designing womenswear, menswear and kids for culturally influential brands like GUESS, Rock & Republic by Victoria Beckham, Joe’s Jeans, Urban Outfitters, Hurley and RVCA. Prior to starting his eponymous menswear label, Mass’s love of form and fashion led to styling for Esquire, Hugo Boss and Shanghai Tang where he was lauded for his cutting-edge high and low fashion mash-ups. This pioneer of street fashion for the modern man has his sights set for growth.

 

Hailing from Puerto Rico, with stints in Germany, Italy and Los Angeles, Mass has now made Hong Kong his home. Raised on military bases across the U.S. and Germany Mass’s nomadic upbringing gave rise to his entrepreneurial energy. His early exposure to military life, a passion for Oscar Niemeyer and Frank Lloyd Wright plus a deep appreciation for the human form later informed the structure and craft of his designs.

 

A thoughtful approach to fashion and freedom defines his out-of-the-box thinking. His infectious energy permeates all aspects of his life from his dedication to the brand, to his advocacy work as Mr. Gay World 2015 and as a Red Ribbon Ambassador for Aids Concern. With a clear point-of-view, niche target market, industry acumen and commercial mentality, MASSBRANDED won Lane Crawford’s “The Next New” award winning Best New Menswear Brand 2016. In 2018, MASSBRANDED was invited to join Hong Kong’s coveted FASHION INCUBATOR, awarded to ardent fashion talents and brands.

 

Mass’s drive, determination and designs continue to inspire confidence in media and luxury retailers in Hong Kong and around the world.

MASS LUCIANO

MASSBRANDED

A creative visionary, sartorial stylist and mes fashion doyen, Mass Luciano helms MASSBRANDED with the confidence and passion of a seasoned industry veteran. An alumni of the Fashion Institute of Design in Los Angeles, Mass spent 15 years cutting his teeth designing womenswear, menswear and kids for culturally influential brands like GUESS, Rock & Republic by Victoria Beckham, Joe’s Jeans, Urban Outfitters, Hurley and RVCA. Prior to starting his eponymous menswear label, Mass’s love of form and fashion led to styling for Esquire, Hugo Boss and Shanghai Tang where he was lauded for his cutting-edge high and low fashion mash-ups. This pioneer of street fashion for the modern man has his sights set for growth.

 

Hailing from Puerto Rico, with stints in Germany, Italy and Los Angeles, Mass has now made Hong Kong his home. Raised on military bases across the U.S. and Germany Mass’s nomadic upbringing gave rise to his entrepreneurial energy. His early exposure to military life, a passion for Oscar Niemeyer and Frank Lloyd Wright plus a deep appreciation for the human form later informed the structure and craft of his designs.

 

A thoughtful approach to fashion and freedom defines his out-of-the-box thinking. His infectious energy permeates all aspects of his life from his dedication to the brand, to his advocacy work as Mr. Gay World 2015 and as a Red Ribbon Ambassador for Aids Concern. With a clear point-of-view, niche target market, industry acumen and commercial mentality, MASSBRANDED won Lane Crawford’s “The Next New” award winning Best New Menswear Brand 2016. In 2018, MASSBRANDED was invited to join Hong Kong’s coveted FASHION INCUBATOR, awarded to ardent fashion talents and brands.

 

Mass’s drive, determination and designs continue to inspire confidence in media and luxury retailers in Hong Kong and around the world.

VICKIE AU

VICKIE AU

V VISSI

Designer Vickie AU, experienced Fashion Designer with a demonstrated history of working in the apparel and fashion industry for twenty years, skilled in trend analysis, corporate’s branding, , fashion design and education.

She established “V Visionary Design Studio” on 2018 with the focus on sustainable fashion and launched her sustainable fashion brand “V VISSI” on 2019.

In addition, Vickie extended her business not only in sustainable fashion but also with the goal of “Fashion for Good”. She developed the social innovation team, “Look Cool Do Good” to execute the empowerment with the community, fashion industry stakeholders and corporates through “Collaborative, Innovative and Sustainable“ to co-create her products and services with the sustainable and community empowerment concept. She awarded the funding from Create Hong Kong and SIE Fund to support her “Fashion for Good” business concept on “Creativity, Transformation, Sustainability”.

International Award

Red Dot (Germany) “Best of the Best” Award 2021 in Design Concept

The Winner for IDA’s Fashion Design of the Year Award 2020 (USA)

International Design Awards (USA) 2020, Gold in;

l Pret-a-porter, Men

l Pret-a-porter, Women

International Design Awards (USA) 2020, Silver in;

l Apparel Category & Runway Collections

l Textile And Materials and Apparel Category & Apparel Projects

l Other Fashion Designs, Recycle & Sustainable Fashion,

A’ Design Award (Italy) Bronze in Green Design Category

International Show

London Fashion Week FW 2018

Copenhagen Fashion Week FW 2017

Amazon Tokyo Fashion Week SS 2017

VICKIE AU

V VISSI

Designer Vickie AU, experienced Fashion Designer with a demonstrated history of working in the apparel and fashion industry for twenty years, skilled in trend analysis, corporate’s branding, , fashion design and education.

She established “V Visionary Design Studio” on 2018 with the focus on sustainable fashion and launched her sustainable fashion brand “V VISSI” on 2019.

In addition, Vickie extended her business not only in sustainable fashion but also with the goal of “Fashion for Good”. She developed the social innovation team, “Look Cool Do Good” to execute the empowerment with the community, fashion industry stakeholders and corporates through “Collaborative, Innovative and Sustainable“ to co-create her products and services with the sustainable and community empowerment concept. She awarded the funding from Create Hong Kong and SIE Fund to support her “Fashion for Good” business concept on “Creativity, Transformation, Sustainability”.

International Award

Red Dot (Germany) “Best of the Best” Award 2021 in Design Concept

The Winner for IDA’s Fashion Design of the Year Award 2020 (USA)

International Design Awards (USA) 2020, Gold in;

l Pret-a-porter, Men

l Pret-a-porter, Women

International Design Awards (USA) 2020, Silver in;

l Apparel Category & Runway Collections

l Textile And Materials and Apparel Category & Apparel Projects

l Other Fashion Designs, Recycle & Sustainable Fashion,

A’ Design Award (Italy) Bronze in Green Design Category

International Show

London Fashion Week FW 2018

Copenhagen Fashion Week FW 2017

Amazon Tokyo Fashion Week SS 2017

JANE NG

JANE NG

PHENOTYPSETTER

Ng Kong Wah (Jane) began her fashion design learning and creative exploration at alternatif fashion workshop. Her aesthetic and technical knowledge continued to develop and strengthen through participation in HKTDC Young Designers contests (awarded 10 Best Collection), and working for International brands. She started her private label in 2010 and opened her shop at PMQ in 2014. The brand and shop are named “phenotypsetter”.

In 2015, she completed her Master of Visual Arts degree programme (Experience Design) at the Hong Kong Baptist University and later work as a part-time Lecturer of Wearables there.

She believes that there should be alternatives in fashion, new and playful approaches to design. She specializes in garment concept, construction, fabric manipulation and graphics. Apart from own collection and commercial projects, she also participates in creative programmes/open calls.

Years of experiences and encounters in the fashion industry have also influenced her to start reforming to a sustainable way of doing wearable, and incorporating the circular economy concept. She begins to host upcycling workshop and work on new product line and user experience in 2019.

JANE NG

PHENOTYPSETTER

Ng Kong Wah (Jane) began her fashion design learning and creative exploration at alternatif fashion workshop. Her aesthetic and technical knowledge continued to develop and strengthen through participation in HKTDC Young Designers contests (awarded 10 Best Collection), and working for International brands. She started her private label in 2010 and opened her shop at PMQ in 2014. The brand and shop are named “phenotypsetter”.

In 2015, she completed her Master of Visual Arts degree programme (Experience Design) at the Hong Kong Baptist University and later work as a part-time Lecturer of Wearables there.

She believes that there should be alternatives in fashion, new and playful approaches to design. She specializes in garment concept, construction, fabric manipulation and graphics. Apart from own collection and commercial projects, she also participates in creative programmes/open calls.

Years of experiences and encounters in the fashion industry have also influenced her to start reforming to a sustainable way of doing wearable, and incorporating the circular economy concept. She begins to host upcycling workshop and work on new product line and user experience in 2019.

BOJANA DRAČA

BOJANA DRAČA

FARRAH FLOYD

Trained in both fashion and textile design and holding a Master’s Degree in Sustainability in Fashion, Bojana Draca is an award winning designer of distinguished style. In her work, she combines strong concepts with unique technical skills and sustainable design strategies. With her brand Farrah Floyd, she unites superior quality in both design and sustainability. The final products are unique, contemporary and ready-to-wear.

Since 2018, Bojana owns and manages a concept store in the center of Brussels. The store serves as a platform for designers and artists to showcase and sell their work. As a curator, her main criteria are aesthetics, ethics and innovation.

Bojana has worked as a freelance designer and held workshops at Universities in Philippines, Hamburg and Berlin. She spoke at Belgrade Design Week and Berlin Zero-Waste Festival. In 2017, Bojana was chosen one of 5 finalist for mentorship award by Fashion Council Germany and in 2020, she was selected to be part of prestigious program MAD Fly, by MAD Brussels.

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BOJANA DRAČA

FARRAH FLOYD

Trained in both fashion and textile design and holding a Master’s Degree in Sustainability in Fashion, Bojana Draca is an award winning designer of distinguished style. In her work, she combines strong concepts with unique technical skills and sustainable design strategies. With her brand Farrah Floyd, she unites superior quality in both design and sustainability. The final products are unique, contemporary and ready-to-wear.

Since 2018, Bojana owns and manages a concept store in the center of Brussels. The store serves as a platform for designers and artists to showcase and sell their work. As a curator, her main criteria are aesthetics, ethics and innovation.

Bojana has worked as a freelance designer and held workshops at Universities in Philippines, Hamburg and Berlin. She spoke at Belgrade Design Week and Berlin Zero-Waste Festival. In 2017, Bojana was chosen one of 5 finalist for mentorship award by Fashion Council Germany and in 2020, she was selected to be part of prestigious program MAD Fly, by MAD Brussels.

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MEIYAN CHAN

MEIYAN CHAN

I am Meiyan Chan, a sustainable fashion designer based in Hong Kong. I am the winner of the Redress Design Award 2019 Hong Kong Best Runner-up Prize. I studied Fashion Design at ESMOD Paris and work as a ready-to-wear and evening wear designer across Hong Kong, China & US. My designs are aiming at novelty, versatility and longevity. I believe ‘you are what you wear, your choice of garment should represent who you are, your style, your personality and your ethic. Currently, I am the designer for R-collective, meanwhile working on my next collection & producing videos to promote sustainable fashion.

MEIYAN CHAN

I am Meiyan Chan, a sustainable fashion designer based in Hong Kong. I am the winner of the Redress Design Award 2019 Hong Kong Best Runner-up Prize. I studied Fashion Design at ESMOD Paris and work as a ready-to-wear and evening wear designer across Hong Kong, China & US. My designs are aiming at novelty, versatility and longevity. I believe ‘you are what you wear, your choice of garment should represent who you are, your style, your personality and your ethic. Currently, I am the designer for R-collective, meanwhile working on my next collection & producing videos to promote sustainable fashion.

ARIES SIN

ARIES SIN

MODEMENT

Aries Sin Mei-Yuk, Founder and Creative Director of MODEMENT, is a multiple award-winning fashion designer based in Hong Kong. In 2013, Aries was listed as the “Next Generation of Design Talent – 40 under 40” and presented the bronze award of “Design for Asia Award 2013” by Perspective Magazine. In 2014, Sin was awarded “Asian Top Fashion Designer of The Year (Prêt-a-Porte Category) 2014 by Fashion Asia China. In years, Sin’s designs have been sought after by celebrities, including J. Alexander, American TV personality best known for his presence on the all-time hit show, “America’s Next Top Model” and the like.

During Aries’ fashion career, she has been actively involved in multiple collaborations, Including the pop-up store launched with Hong Kong fashion house Joyce Boutique, and a 6-month exhibition at Hong Kong heritage Museum by invitation. Still, her exceptional designs have won her numeral opportunities of collaboration with different great names such as Mini Cooper, PARCO, Giordano, I.T., Vidal Sassoon, Sun Hung Kei Property, Rosewood Hotel, City Contemporary Dance Company and more.

ARIES SIN

MODEMENT

Aries Sin Mei-Yuk, Founder and Creative Director of MODEMENT, is a multiple award-winning fashion designer based in Hong Kong. In 2013, Aries was listed as the “Next Generation of Design Talent – 40 under 40” and presented the bronze award of “Design for Asia Award 2013” by Perspective Magazine. In 2014, Sin was awarded “Asian Top Fashion Designer of The Year (Prêt-a-Porte Category) 2014 by Fashion Asia China. In years, Sin’s designs have been sought after by celebrities, including J. Alexander, American TV personality best known for his presence on the all-time hit show, “America’s Next Top Model” and the like.

During Aries’ fashion career, she has been actively involved in multiple collaborations, Including the pop-up store launched with Hong Kong fashion house Joyce Boutique, and a 6-month exhibition at Hong Kong heritage Museum by invitation. Still, her exceptional designs have won her numeral opportunities of collaboration with different great names such as Mini Cooper, PARCO, Giordano, I.T., Vidal Sassoon, Sun Hung Kei Property, Rosewood Hotel, City Contemporary Dance Company and more.

BONNY KWAN

BONNY KWAN

Associate Director of Supply Chain Marketing Asia at Cotton Incorporated

BONNY KWAN serves as Associate Director, Supply Chain Marketing Asia at Cotton Incorporated. She is responsible for identifying opportunities, managing activities and relationships with key global sourcing companies, brands and retailers in Hong Kong for influencing their pro cotton product decisions. Prior to joining Cotton Incorporated in 2008, she was a lecturer providing tertiary education in fashion retailing and marketing at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University. She also had experience working with Marks & Spencer (Asia Pacific) Ltd. She earned a BA and PhD in Textile and Clothing Marketing from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University.

BONNY KWAN

Associate Director of Supply Chain Marketing Asia at Cotton Incorporated

BONNY KWAN serves as Associate Director, Supply Chain Marketing Asia at Cotton Incorporated. She is responsible for identifying opportunities, managing activities and relationships with key global sourcing companies, brands and retailers in Hong Kong for influencing their pro cotton product decisions. Prior to joining Cotton Incorporated in 2008, she was a lecturer providing tertiary education in fashion retailing and marketing at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University. She also had experience working with Marks & Spencer (Asia Pacific) Ltd. She earned a BA and PhD in Textile and Clothing Marketing from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University.

Karen Ho

Head of Corporate and Community Sustainability, WWF-Hong Kong

Karen Ho joined WWF in May of 2008 as Business Engagement Leader for Climate programme. She works on climate and energy issues in Hong Kong and China, engaging with businesses and industries across the spectrum to initiate, lead and oversee the development of climate programmes.

Karen assumed a new position as Head of Corporate and Community Sustainability in August 2017. As the Low Carbon Manufacturing Programme (LCMP) and Low-carbon Office Operation Programme (LOOP) continue to grow, Karen will also foster collaboration initiatives that are making the community and corporations more sustainable.

An accomplished senior executive, Karen held senior management positions in several Fortune 500 companies prior to joining WWF. Karen holds a Master degree of Business Administration from University of Surrey, UK and is accredited as Chartered Marketer by the Chartered Institute of Marketing, UK since 2001.

Karen Ho

Head of Corporate and Community Sustainability, WWF-Hong Kong

Karen Ho joined WWF in May of 2008 as Business Engagement Leader for Climate programme. She works on climate and energy issues in Hong Kong and China, engaging with businesses and industries across the spectrum to initiate, lead and oversee the development of climate programmes.

Karen assumed a new position as Head of Corporate and Community Sustainability in August 2017. As the Low Carbon Manufacturing Programme (LCMP) and Low-carbon Office Operation Programme (LOOP) continue to grow, Karen will also foster collaboration initiatives that are making the community and corporations more sustainable.

An accomplished senior executive, Karen held senior management positions in several Fortune 500 companies prior to joining WWF. Karen holds a Master degree of Business Administration from University of Surrey, UK and is accredited as Chartered Marketer by the Chartered Institute of Marketing, UK since 2001.

William To

Executive Director, PMQ

William built his career in the advertising industry in Hong Kong. He joined Hong Kong Design Centre in2005 and was responsible for their flagship events –Business of Design Week (BODW), Knowledge of Design Week (KODW) and Design for Asia Awards (DFAA 2006-08).In Aug 2012, while retaining his role as a senior consultant to Hong Kong Design Centre, William joined PMQ –a newly launched creative site for design entrepreneurs. Since its opening in2014, PMQ has recorded 19million visitors and quickly became a new destination of our city.

William To

Executive Director, PMQ

William built his career in the advertising industry in Hong Kong. He joined Hong Kong Design Centre in2005 and was responsible for their flagship events –Business of Design Week (BODW), Knowledge of Design Week (KODW) and Design for Asia Awards (DFAA 2006-08).In Aug 2012, while retaining his role as a senior consultant to Hong Kong Design Centre, William joined PMQ –a newly launched creative site for design entrepreneurs. Since its opening in2014, PMQ has recorded 19million visitors and quickly became a new destination of our city.

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