Knitwear Innovation and Design Society (KIDS) organized the “Young Knitwear Designers’ Contest 2024” to provide a platform for young knitwear designers to develop their talents. The “Young Knitwear Designers’ Contest 2024” will showcase finalists’ Knitwear Collections at “Shenzhen Fashion Week AW2024” scheduled on 13 – 21 April at OCT Harbour in Shenzhen. There will be a “Finalists’ Show” on 20 April and “Finalists’ Exhibition” on 13 – 21 April. In this event, you will see Knitwear Design Collections from Hong Kong & Greater Bay Area. All these knitwear outfits are designed by the FINALISTS of the “Young Knitwear Designers’ Contest 2024”. Come visit at Shenzhen Fashion Week AW2024!

Finalists’ Show
Date: 20 April 2024
Time: 12:45 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. (Reception starts at 12:15 p.m.)
Venue: Hall A, Creative Exhibition Square
            OCT Harbour, Nanshan District, SHENZHEN
            (10 min walk from Metro Line 9 Shenzhen Bay Park Station Exit E)
Fee: Free of charge
Detail and Registration: https://contest.hkkids.org/en/my_events/sz-fashion-show/

Finalists’ Exhibition
Exhibition Date: 13 – 21 April 2024
Opening Hours: 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Venue: O’Plaza Shopping Center (near Gate 4)
            OCT Harbour, Nanshan District, SHENZHEN
            (10 min walk form Metro Line 9 Shenzhen Bay Park Station Exit E)
Fee: FREE entry with Admission QR Code
Details and Registration: https://contest.hkkids.org/en/my_events/sz-exhibition/

For inquiry, please contact the Contest Secretariat – CITA, Mr. Jacky Cheng (Tel: (852) 2263 6313 / email: contest@hkkids.org).

Knitwear Innovation and Design Society (KIDS) organized the “Young Knitwear Designers’ Contest 2024” to provide a platform for young knitwear designers to develop their talents. The “Young Knitwear Designers’ Contest 2024” will hold a free seminar “Together We Knit the Future Fashion” on 15 Mar 2024. This seminar aims to let fashion designers and industry professionals understand new technologies of knitwear and market information of the fashion industry.

The seminar invited Ms. Jessica Lee from UNIFi3D, Ms. Marianne McLean-Atkins (Knitwear Designer), Mr. Harry Lui from Smark Global and Mr. Stanley Kwok from KnitWarm to be the guest speakers and they will share us their experiences and insights on virtual fashion, sustainable knitwear design, tips on operation of fashion e-shop and knitwear innovation.

Seminar: Together We Knit the Future Fashion

Date: 15 March 2024 (Friday)
Time: 14:30 – 17:30
Venue: Exhibition Hall, 2/F, CITA Building, 63 Tai Yip Street, Kowloon Bay
Language: Cantonese & English
Fee: Free of Charge

Details and Registation: https://contest.hkkids.org/en/my_events/seminar-iii/

Clothing Industry Training Authority is organizing the Diploma Programmes: Diploma in Fashion Creation Technology and Diploma in Fashion Product Development. These courses are designed for those who intend to develop in the apparel industry, the purpose is to enable students to understand the operation and process from design to finish product, so as to master various abilities as the cornerstone of entering the clothing industry or creating their brand.

【Diploma in Fashion Creation Technology】

The programme equips students with technical competence in fashion clothing creation (cut and sewn). Students will learn about the technical knowledge in the area of textile materials, pattern design and clothing production.

Details: https://www.cita.org.hk/en/student/part-time-programmes/diploma-in-fashion-creation-technology/

This course has been included in the list of reimbursable courses under Continuing Education Fund.

【Diploma in Fashion Product Development】

The programme equips students with competence in developing fashion products that are commercially and technical viable. Students will learn the latest knowledge and skills in the area of textile materials, fashion design, pattern design, clothing production and computer application.

Details: https://www.cita.org.hk/en/student/part-time-programmes/diploma-in-fashion-product-development/

This course has been included in the list of reimbursable courses under Continuing Education Fund.

Application Deadline: 19 Feb 2024

For enquiry, please contact Ms. Lai / Ms. Yuen (Tel: 2263 6300 / email: acad-adm@cita.org.hk).

Knitwear Innovation and Design Society (KIDS) organized the “Young Knitwear Designers’ Contest 2024” to provide a platform for young knitwear designers to develop their talents. The “Young Knitwear Designers’ Contest 2024” will hold a free seminar “Start Up Your Fashion Business in Knitwear Design” on 5 Jan, so designers to learn more about the details of the contest and the knitwear industry.

The seminar invited Mr. Roger Chan, the Executive Director and COO of Cobalt Fashion Holding Ltd., Mr. Wayne Lo, the Co-founder and Chief Designer of Hoopla, and Ms. Hidy Ng, the Founder of “HIDY N.G.”. The guests will share their insights into the future of the knitting industry, and experiences of knitwear design, participate in contests, as well as create and operate knitting brands.

Seminar: Start Up Your Fashion Business in Knitwear Design

Date: 5 January 2024 (Fri)

Time: 14:30 – 17:30

Venue: Exhibition Hall, 2/F, CITA Building, 63 Tai Yip Street, Kowloon Bay

Language: Cantonese

Fee: Free of Charge

Detail: http://res.cita.org.hk/doc/KIDSSeminar_05Jan2024.pdf

Online Application: https://bit.ly/3TlusHg

For inquiry, please contact the Contest Secretariat – CITA, Mr. Jacky Cheng (Tel: (852) 2263 6313 / email: contest@hkkids.org).

Clothing Industry Training Authority is organizing a new course, The Basics of Mainland Marketing – Official Accounts and Xiaohongshu, on 23 Jan 2024. This course aims to enable participants to learn how to use various types of public accounts and Xiaohongshu to operate clothing brands and marketing.

The Basics of Mainland Marketing – Official Accounts and Xiaohongshu

Date: 23, 30 January 2024 (Tue)

Time: 19:00 – 22:00

Course content:

• Understand the major marketing platforms for entering the mainland market
• Understand the types of public accounts and understand how to use various types of public accounts for promotion and sales
• Get to know the unique “Xiaohongshu”
• Xiaohongshu brand management methods and operating techniques
• Xiaohongdian products on shelves and logistics operations

Language: Cantonese

Fee: $750

Online Application: https://www.cita.org.hk/en/student/course-application/online-application-form-for-short-course/

For details, please visit Clothing Industry Training Authority official website.

For enquiry, please contact Miss Ng (tel.: 2263 6323 / email: reika.ng@cita.org.hk)

Clothing Industry Training Authority is organizing a new course, Virtual Textile Generation Workshop, on 20 Jan 2024. This course aims to enable participants to understand the application of product digitization in the apparel industry. Participants will learn more about the impact and importance of product digital software on the apparel industry, and experience how to use free software to create photos of realistic virtual textile home products in this workshop.

Virtual Textile Generation Workshop

Date: 20 January 2024 (Sat)

Time: 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Course content:

• Introduction of digitalization of clothing/textile products
• The trend of digitalization of clothing/textile products and its impact on the industry
• Application of product digitalization to product display
• Experience in creating photos of realistic virtual textile home products

Language: Cantonese

Fee: $450

Online Application: https://www.cita.org.hk/en/student/course-application/online-application-form-for-short-course/

For details, please visit Clothing Industry Training Authority official website.

For enquiry, please contact Miss Ng (tel.: 2263 6323 / email: reika.ng@cita.org.hk)

Clothing Industry Training Authority is organizing a seminar: Product Digitalization in Fashion Industry on 18 Nov. This seminar is to introduce the Product Digitalization in Fashion Industry. Participants will get more understanding of this New Streamline Business Model and Job Opportunities in Digital Asset Management and 3D Artistry.

Seminar: Product Digitalization in Fashion Industry

Date: 18 November 2023 (Sat)

Time: 2:00pm – 5:00 pm

Course Content:

• The impact and importance of product digitalization in Fashion Industry
• The concept and application of 3D Digital Asset Management (DAM)
• The role of the 3D artistry and visualization on the product representations
• The impact and the benefits of fashion product digitalization on fashion product development and innovation.
• Digital marketing and consumer engagement
• The talent demand and career progression of 3D Digital Asset Management and 3D artistry

Fee: $350

Language: Cantonese

Online Application: https://www.cita.org.hk/en/student/course-application/online-application-form-for-short-course/

For details, please visit Clothing Industry Training Authority official website.

For enquiry, please contact Miss Ng (tel.: 2263 6323 / email: reika.ng@cita.org.hk)