We catch up with designers Enzo Chan and Wilson Yip ahead of the city's 5th annual Centrestage show to hear their thoughts on the future of fashion in Hong Kong
Since winning the Young Designer's Contest (YDC), Enzo Chan and Wilson Yip have gone on to launch capsules with luxury retailers Joyce Hong Kong and I.T.
We catch up with Hong Kong's most promising talents ahead of the city's 5th annual Centrestage show, organised by HKTDC from September 17-19, where the generation of designers will be revealed to hear their thoughts on the future of fashion in their beloved city. Follow along the virtual events on centrestage.com.hk.
Can you share with us your journey so far as a HK designer? Do you feel like you were supported by friends, family, the government since you began?
Enzo Chan: Yes, my friends and family are always supportive of me on chasing my dream. Also I feel so lucky that I could launch my first collection at Joyce. As a Hong Kong designer, I feel so proud as I could keep in touch with everything in this international city. And It makes me learn more and study more, from different people and countries in internet. it helps me to build up a brand as well.
Tell us about your experience showing on a runway for the first time
EC: In my first fashion show, I was so nervous and kept checking all my items. And afraid to make any mistake of the show. But I was lucky to have a good show.
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