3 upcoming Asian designers to watch out for this winter
China’s Ms Min, Japan’s FACETASM and Hong Kong duo Cyrus Wong and Julio Ng’s IDISM showcase their new fashion collections at Centrestage Elites 2018
This year’s Centrestage Elites 2018, held in Hong Kong, showcased three upcoming Asian design brands – Ms Min, FACETASM and IDISM – which have gained international acclaim for pushing traditional cultural boundaries with their creations.
From tinkering with traditional styles to turning the spotlight on quirky streetwear, the brands – led by two individuals and a duo – are just establishing their reputations.
We met these thought-provoking designers before their shows at September’s event, organised by the Hong Kong Trade and Development Council, to discuss their collections and views on fashion.
Ms Min (China)
After a collaboration with the cosmetic brand, MAC, and with a steady stream of celebrity clients knocking on her door to wear her designs, designer Min Liu, is definitely taking her interpretation of chinoiserie to the masses with her Ms Min creations.
The London College of Fashion graduate, who launched her own label in 2010, says: “This debut collection show [in Hong Kong] was really inspired by Chinese traditional costumes.
“Colours are not easy to put together because it feels loud.
“But I feel the Chinese have a way of layering colours together and still being quiet and elegant.”
FACETASM (Japan)