#ddHK Open Call for Designers
Design District Hong Kong (#ddHK) is launching a series of creative activities end this year for locals and tourists in Hong Kong under the theme “Heart of Cyberpunk”.
We are inviting around 10 talented fashion designers and accessories designers to join this event, by using materials sourced from Sham Shui Po to create 3 outfits as part of a multi-disciplinary fashion events, showcases and may be produced as special merchandises and promotional materials. Selected fashion designer and accessories designer will be given a grant of HKD 30,000 and HKD 15,000 respectively for the design and production cost of a collection with up to 3 head-to-toe showpieces.
Eligibility:
- Hong Kong Resident
- Aged 18 or above
- Professional fashion design or accessories design practice with minimum of 2 years
Applicants MUST apply and send all documents required via email to info@designdistrict.hk on or before 5pm on 19th July 2019 (Fri). Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.
For project details and content of the open call, please see the following link: Here
Vetting panel members:
1. Prof. Eric Yim (Chairman BOD, HKDC)
2. Dr. Edmund Lee (Executive Director, HKDC)
3. Sam Lam (Director, Business Development & Projects, HKDC)
4. Eugene Leung (Curator & Creative Director of #ddHK SSP Fashion Project)
5. Marcella Wong (Marie Claire Magazine, Chief Editor & Digital Content Director)
6. SK Tang (Fashion Stylist)
Activity information
Project Timeline
Key Dates
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Major Milestones
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19 July 2019 (Fri), 5pm |
Submission deadline |
End July 2019 |
Result notification to selected designers |
Mid Aug 2019 |
Submission of fashion collection proposal |
Mid Sept 2019 |
Confirm collection & commence production |
End Sept 2019 |
Completion of first outfit for photoshoot |
Early Nov 2019 |
All outfits completed |
Mid Nov 2019 |
Fitting & Rehearsal of #ddHK Fashion Event |
30 Nov 2019 |
#ddHK Heart of Cyberpunk Fashion show |