27 May 2009, Hong Kong – The creative flair and design talent of graduating
students from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)'s Institute of
Textiles and Clothing (ITC) have won big rounds of applause from the industry
at their Knitwear Fashion Show held today at The Mira Hong Kong.
A collaborated effort of design students, ITC, various
knitwear producers and yarn suppliers, the Knitwear Fashion Show aimed to
foster relations between ITC and industry, as well as showcasing the quality
design and products of the PolyU students.
In designing their own collection of six outfits, 13 graduating students
majoring in knitwear design were provided with raw materials sponsored by knitwear
producers and yarn suppliers.
Prof. Tao Xiaoming, Chair Professor and Head of ITC, said: "I am pleased that this show has won
overwhelming support from the industry. This also provides impetus for us to
further develop the course on knitwear design which has just been launched this
year."
Mr Anthony Leung, Chief Executive Officer of the Fenix Group
and Title Sponsor of the Show, remarked, "This Knitwear Fashion Show has
furthered the collaboration between the industry and the Institute. The support
from the knitwear producers and yarn suppliers has provided an invaluable
opportunity for fashion design students to gain first-hand experience in
working with the knitwear industry."
As the sole provider of tertiary education in fashion and
textiles in Hong Kong, ITC offers exciting opportunities to those who wish to
pursue careers in the dynamic fashion and textiles industry. Since its
inception in 1957, ITC is committed to educational training and development for
the advancement of the Hong Kong fashion and textile industry through various
research and scholarly activities.
PolyU offers a wide range of courses which directly meets
industrial, commercial and community needs. It also provides the public and
private sectors in Hong Kong with an expanding range of consultancy, professional
training and applied research services.
