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Graduating students from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)'s Institute of Textiles and Clothing (ITC) displayed their flair and talent at their graduation fashion show held yesterday (15 June) at Hotel Inter-Continental Hong Kong.

This year, the fashion extravaganza showcased creative works from a total of 24 graduating students of the BA (Hons) Scheme in Fashion and Textiles and the Higher Diploma Scheme in Fashion and Textile Studies, each presenting their original collection of six outfits.

The panel of judges was made up of well-known fashion designers and experienced practitioners of the fashion industry, including:

• Mr Kevin Yeung – Chairman, Hong Kong Fashion Designers Association
• Ms Nora Tse – Marketing Director, Saga Furs of Scandinavia
• Ms Janet Cheung – Design Consultant
• Mr Dorian Ho – Fashion Designer
• Mr Ingenmar Wo – Buyer, Giorgio Armani Hong Kong
• Mr Samuel Chu Sin-ming – T & S Buttons Co., Ltd.

During the gala show, students of the outstanding works were presented with the following prizes:

• The Overall Grand Prize, 1st Runner-up and 2nd Runner-up offered by The Textiles Institute (HK Section)
• HKFDA Creativity Award offered by Hong Kong Fashion Designers Association
• Travelling Scholarship offered by Saga Furs of Scandinavia
• Best Accessorized Collection Award offered by T & S Buttons Co., Ltd.
• Best Workmanship Award offered by HKJ Enterprises Co. (Bertero)
• Best Illustration Award offered by Lectra Systems (HK) Ltd.

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