HONG KONG SHOWROOM & POP-UP SPACES

Lapeewee is a Hong Kong-based fashion brand founded in 2015 by Yannes Wong, a graduate of Caritas Bianchi College of Careers. The name ‘Lapeewee’ is derived from the American colloquial term ‘peewee,’ which refers to small, exquisite objects. The brand believes that creativity and innovative ideas are the essence of life, and that every little thing is indispensably required for the inspiration process. Simple, meticulous and exquisite finishing is the brand’s core philosophy, delivering the true meaning of fashion to customers—it is not just a product, it is a life attitude. Clean cuts and A-line silhouettes express a strong and suave femininity. Thoughtful fabric collages add layers of texture and a sense of playfulness, striking a perfect note between strong and gentle—what femininity is about.

Founded in 2014 by Hong Kong-based designer Brun Chan, a graduate of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, röyksopp gakkai draws its name from ‘röyksopp’ (Norwegian for a type of mushroom) and ‘gakkai’ (Japanese for school club). Brun Chan views fashion not merely as clothing, but as an expression of aesthetics and storytelling. This ethos inspires röyksopp gakkai’s poetic collections that reflect her world outlook and tell stories one after another. Drawing inspiration from 18th- and 19th-century European kidswear, the brand delivers an eccentric touch that portrays how a girl morphs into adulthood with a soft touch of Minimalism and Weird-Cuteness.

Women Human Youth (WHY) was founded in Hong Kong in 2020 by designer Lam Ka Yan, a graduate of Nottingham Trent University and the Hong Kong Design Institute. Inspired by the beauty of cultural heritage and the uniqueness of the overlooked, WHY draws from the exquisite artistry of national costumes, preserving their soul while weaving them into the fabric of modern expression. By embracing ancestral craftsmanship and its precious techniques, WHY creates garments that honour the past while empowering the present. Committed to exceptional quality and individuality, the brand carefully sources rare, vintage, and exceptional fabrics from around the world, ensuring that every garment carries a distinct touch of heritage, artistry, and timeless elegance. Through this fusion of cultural heritage and modern craftsmanship, WHY transforms tradition into contemporary fashion, redefining Hong Kong’s unique identity on the global stage.

Embodying individuality, imagination, and a unique neo-orientalism, YOU MAKE DADDY HAPPY (YMDH) was founded in 2018 by designer Jason Lee, a graduate of The Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong. Proudly made in Hong Kong, the brand focuses on celebrating novelty and imagination with a sense of humour and freedom. It aims to unlock happiness and share countercultures, artistic heritage, and stunning creativity. Known for its vibrant and inspiring pop-ups in Hong Kong’s trendiest and most creative districts, YMDH is a favourite with local influencers, and has been featured in Vogue Hong Kong, Jet Magazine, and Milk Magazine.

Hong Kong Design Institute (HKDI), one of the member institutions under the VTC Group, provides high-quality education to cultivate knowledge and professionalism, nurturing design talents to support Hong Kong’s creative industry development.

With years of experience in design education, HKDI brings together the strengths of its design departments – Architecture, Interior and Product Design, Communication Design, Digital Media and Fashion and Image Design – and provides over 20 full-time design programmes.

To cater to the flexible needs for further studies and higher education, HKDI students can directly enrol in a one-year bachelor’s degree program awarded by a renowned British university after completing a two-year Higher Diploma programme.

Dedicated to the educational approach of practice and theory, HKDI offers up-to-date courses and actively cooperates closely with design institutions and industries, local and overseas. We provide students with opportunities to gain practical experience and participate in international exchange programs, broadening their horizons, enhancing their innovative thinking, and increasing their social sensitivity.

Founded in 2022, the School of Fashion and Textiles (SFT) is a redesign and upgrade of the Institute of Textiles and Clothing of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. The aim of SFT is to use its proud history of research excellence, innovation and creativity to create a fashion school for the future and to nurture future-ready global fashion leaders.

By skillfully blending Eastern and Western cultures, SFT offers a holistic and comprehensive range of undergraduate, taught postgraduate and research postgraduate programmes, covering disciplines ranging from fashion and textile design to fashion business and fashion technology. As an international fashion school in Hong Kong, SFT aspires to cultivate socially responsible and professional fashion leaders, designers and entrepreneurs with strong creativity, and to foster a prosperous future for the rapidly changing fashion industry.

SFT has exploited its talents to engage in collaborations and partnerships and has developed strategic platforms with the fashion industry, fashion institutions, research organisations, professional bodies and trade associations in Hong Kong, the Greater Bay Area of Mainland China and beyond, thereby strengthening its global connections.

Founded in 2012, the Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong (THEi) is a member institute of the Vocational Training Council (VTC). THEi offers more than 20 professional “Applied Science-Oriented” degree programmes across seven academic areas: Product and Fashion Designs, Sports and International Events Management, Digital Construction and Building Services, Horticulture, Arboriculture and Landscape Management, Chinese Medicine and Food Science, Hotel Management and Culinary Arts and Technology and Digital Technology and Innovative Business. These programmes cover industries with growth potential in Hong Kong and the Asia-Pacific region. The programmes integrate practical applications with theoretical knowledge to ensure students can effectively apply their knowledge. The Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Fashion Design prepares students for a dynamic global fashion industry. It focuses on developing their creative and practical skills while providing a strong foundation in fashion design and management. The programme features specialized streams and options to cater to the evolving needs of the fashion sector, enhancing students’ career prospects. Graduates will possess essential design knowledge and market awareness, ready to enter various fields including fashion design, retail, and communication.

Merged with Saint Francis University (SFU) in 2025, Caritas Bianchi College of Careers (CBCC) has built a formidable reputation over the past five decades as one of Hong Kong’s leading providers of industry-oriented professional design education. Within Irene Lam Department of Design, we have offered higher diploma programmes in fashion design, graphic design, interior architecture, and film and media production, nurturing generations of practitioners who are not only technically proficient but also
practice-driven, earning high regard in the local creative industries.

In alignment with the evolving landscape of higher education, SFU is expanding its academic offerings by introducing proposed applied degree programmes in design and film in the near future. This initiative marks a strategic advancement for Irene Lam Department of Design, transitioning from higher diploma and top-up degree provisions to a comprehensive undergraduate degree framework.