The design talent of graduating students from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)'s Institute of Textiles and Clothing (ITC) have won applause from the industry at their Knitwear Fashion Show.
Held on 23rd May, this annual graduation show showcased 21 collections of four outfits from 21 knitwear design students. Raw materials and manufacturing techniques were sponsored by knitwear producers and yarn suppliers.
Head of ITC Professor John H. Xin said, "The sweater industry is an important branch of the fashion business, especially in Hong Kong. The knitwear they produced is quite different from other fashion products in terms of design and manufacture. A dedicated fashion show for knitwear is not common.
The Knitwear Fashion Show presented by ITC is one of the very few regular events around the world. This unique fashion show demonstrates not only the ability and creativity of the knitwear design students, it also furthers the collaboration between the industry and the Institute." He also announced that ICT will be granted with a generous donation from Rose Knitting (Asia) Limited, in support of the next Knitwear Fashion Show.
Mr Henry Tan, Chief Executive Officer of Luen Thai Holdings Limited and Title Sponsor of the Show, said "PolyU has a long history in nurturing talents for the textile industry. This Show provides a valuable opportunity for students in exploring their potentials and talents, as well as gaining real-life learning experience via working with companies and factories when producing their own design collections. I believe that students' potential is much higher than we could imagine once opportunities are given to them."
ICT is the unique provider of post-secondary education in fashion and textiles in Hong Kong. The Institute offers exciting opportunities to students willing to start a career in the fashion and textiles industry.
