Industry veterans Jimmy Chan and Tracey Cheng discuss how young designers can win them over and the important role buyers play in the fashion eco-system. Get their insights on the challenges of the post-pandemic industry and what to look out for moving forward.

Fashion is often used to tell the story of a designer’s cultural values and heritage. Kenji Wong, founder of local clothing brand GrowthRing & Supply, and lion dance master, Jerry Keung, discuss how cultural collaboration has inspired an exciting fashion project that speaks to the next generation.

The relationship between fashion designer and stylist is continually evolving. Their close collaborations with celebrities from the music industry have revitalised the local fashion scene while heralding a new era of glamour. Derek Chan, founder of local menswear brand DEMO and fashion stylist Constance Lee discuss how their collaborations with local musicians have brought homegrown brands to a new audience while creating a new fashion culture.

The city’s next generation of creatives are carving a niche for themselves by embracing a multidisciplinary approach to their art. Top talents including musician Merry Lamb Lamb, producer Lung and fashion designers Rex and Elly from SOMEWHERE NOWHERE talk about pushing their creative boundaries and redefining their roles as artists.

In the previous episode, renowned stylist, Mayao, and Derek Chan, designer and founder of cult label DEMO, shared with us what genderless fashion is. This time, they further bring forward genderless fashion and visualise the design in front of us. They also demonstrate how to apply genderless fashion to daily life by integrating fabric, cutting and functionality into the piece, making it more than just a stage look which not only fashion icons can wear.