NEXT IN CHEONGSAM – YOUNG DESIGNER CHALLENGE 2020
SPARKLE x VTC’s HK Design Institute organized “Next In Cheongsam – Young Designer Challenge” fashion design competition to promote the Intangible Cultural Heritage of cheongsam, and entice young fashion designers to incorporate East-meets-West design and Chinese chic elements into the art of making cheongsams.
| DESIGN REQUIREMENTS |
Cheongsam
- The primary theme of the design must be fashionable Chinese style and uses the elements or characteristics of a traditional Chinese cheongsam, for example, Chinese binding tape, Chinese artistic button, mandarin collar and placket etc.
- Need to create an item that embodies East meets West
Fabrics
- Combining fabrics or fabric development
- Design a fabric pattern that can be applied onto the cheongsam
- Fabric pattern design
- Cheongsam and Chinese characteristics
- Innovative ideas
- Craftmanship
- Effect of styling on stage
- Participants must attend the Sparkle Design Challenge fashion show;
- Participants must style the official sponsor’s models with accessories and shoes
- Participants are required to present at the exhibition for 35 minutes to introduce their product and design concept
| OPPORTUNITY |
Internship
Students are offered internships to further pursue their passion at Sparkle Collection
Showcase
The selected pieces of cheongsam were showcased at the following locations:
HKDI
Department of Fashion and Image Design’s display window
Fashion Walk
Asian GOLD Aesthetics Centre’s pop-up shop
| YOUNG DESIGNERS' PATTERNS |
HIGANBANA INKSPLASH SKYSCRAPER
| PROUDLY SPONSORED BY |
Partner
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