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Initiated five years ago by APLF Ltd, the Best of APLF Awards continues to encourage, support and nurture excellence in product design, quality and innovation among the exhibitors in the Fashion Access and MM&T trade fairs in Hong Kong.
Each year the Best of APLF Awards is supported by a renowned panel of judges. On the panel for this October was:
Left to right: Olivier Guillenmin, Carolina Rubiasih, Jayne Estève Curé, Fabien Blachier, Judy Tchou, Sheila Cooke |
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- Ms Caroline Rubiasih, Vice President of Sourcing and Product Development - The SAK;
- Mr Fabien Blachier, designer - Shanghai Tang;
- Ms Jayne Estève Curé, founder of Jayne Estève Curé Fashion Consulting and lecturer at Institut Français de la Mode
- Ms Judy Tchou, Trends Department Manager - The Wing On Department Store;
- Mr Olivier Guillemin, founder of Paris-based Design and Art Direction agency [o,o], Chairman of the renowned Comite Français de la Couleur;
- Ms Sheila Cook, designer, design consultant and part-time lecturer at Hong Kong Polytechnic University’s School of Design |
With a strong panel of judges from diversified fields in the fashion industry, the Best of APLF Awards provides genuine publicity and professional recognition to the selected winners.
Nine outstanding Fashion Access exhibitors from selected fields were awarded and famed for their tremendous efforts on the stage at the Award Presentation on 7 October 2009, constitutes a formidable launch pad into the fashion world.
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Best Stand Design
Oro Nero, Luckson Shoes Co., Hong Kong
- For its fresh, open concept that is welcoming and attractive. |
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Best Eco-Fashion Product
Nattanun Sanpong, Thailand
- For its creative recycled rubber tubing of car tyres, transforming these into fashionable bags. |
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Best Fashion Accessory
LinLinQ Accessories, China
- For its ‘Cheap and Chic’ feather head band, reminiscent of a more glamorous era. |
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Best Travelware
Jiaxing Xing Fa Luggage and Bag Company, China
- For its corporate-style striped luggage collection that is functional yet elegant, sturdy yet lightweight. |
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Best Contemporary Bag Collection
Lucky On Enterprises Ltd, Hong Kong
- For its fanciful yet practical reversible bags that are very well produced and come in attractive, rich colours. |
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Best Original Use of Materials for Bags
Trendset International Pte Ltd, Indonesia
- For its appealing mix of leather, snakeskin and sting ray throughout their colourful collection. |
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Best Craftsmanship for a Bag
S.C. Vizcarra, Philippines
- For its beautiful collection of handwoven bags with sophisticated forms and detailed workmanship. |
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Best Men’s Shoe
Santini by LRS International Ltd, China
- For their Santini shoe that reinterprets a classic style, employing the subtle use of color, texture and details. |
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Best Ladies’ Footwear
Cristofoli by Crislli Calcados e Bolcas Ltda, Brazil
- For their creative use of bonded or stacked leather in their uniquely shaped heels, resulting in an elegant and natural product. |
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Congratulations to all winners! | |
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