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\n\t\t\tFASHION HONG KONG BROUGHT THRILLS AND CHILLS TO LONDON FASHION WEEK\u00a0<\/span>
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The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) gave London Fashion Week a glimpse into the region\u2019s multifaceted creative force, with four designers showcasing why more eyes should be in Hong Kong.\u00a0<\/h3>\n
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The beauty of London Fashion Week lies in its diverse appeal, being the perfect platform to unearth some of the industry\u2019s best-kept secrets in a schedule that champions the underdogs.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Past years have seen renowned designers like Aaron Esh, Stefan Cooke and Mowalola become the unofficial breakout designer of that season \u2013 all it takes is one standout collection to get the world to really notice.\u00a0<\/p>\n

This Autumn\/Winter 2026 was no different, with some very capable contenders already in line to be the season\u2019s unofficial breakout designers. Amongst those are the four impressive designers from Fashion Hong Kong that showed on 20th February at The Vinyl Factory, just below Phonica Records in Soho.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Up first is Angus Tsui, who opened the night with a collection titled \u201c404: Safety Not Found\u201d. Presenting a range of provocative, leather-like clothes that don\u2019t shy away from showing off some skin. Belt buckles are in abundance, and can be found anywhere from trouser legs to thigh-high boots to even over a model\u2019s mouth. With references that include Hellraiser and Stranger Things, it was a collection that came as a result of a pretty intense flu, with Tsui saying, \u201cI was so focused on creating the sketches for this collection in a semi-conscious state because of the medication. It was such an unexpected experience that I was given the opportunity to face my inner fear, insecurity and anxiety through this collection.\u201d<\/p>\n

Bettie Haute Couture followed with something more light-hearted, but still very serious in skill. \u201cI felt a strong urge to reconnect with the creative spirit that sparked my journey as a designer,\u201d said Bettie Jiang, exploring unorthodox pattern cutting through segments of Renaissance art. Drapey, considered layers are offset with stiffer, more bulbous shapes that offer a balance that\u2019s elevated through movement and rhythm. \u201cDrapes and structured elements, creating an engaging dialogue between ease and elegance. This collection embraces innovative zero-waste pattern-cutting techniques, resulting in shapes that are not only flattering but also eco-conscious. The asymmetrical cuts and layered designs invite exploration, encouraging individual expression in every look,\u201d she adds.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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You would\u2019ve thought that you stepped into a crazy harsh blizzard for Harrison Wong\u2019s show, with heavy snowfall through a starless night sky being the main theme of the collection. \u201c[The inspiration] came directly from my last trip to northern Japan in winter, when I sat in an outdoor onsen as heavy snow fell all around me, flakes drifting down in the darkness while the hot water enveloped me in calm contrast,\u201d said Wong. It was all about the textures here, with beads and pearls that mimicked snow scattered in a natural arrangement on hats and jackets along with some slick-cut tailoring that means business and everyday staples elevated. \u201cMidnight Snowfall is a confident evolution of my brand\u2019s signature: sharper structure meets deeper poetic inspiration, while remaining wearable and urban,\u201d he says.\u00a0<\/p>\n

To round off the evening, selfFab. put on more than just a show. It was a love letter to football, with a model showing off his football skills, a performance from a dancer, and some really good clothes to go with it. \u201cI didn\u2019t want the audience to feel entertained; I wanted them to feel assembled. If there was one feeling, it was tension resolving into real or live culture. Football as culture, not costume,\u201d explained Menu Tsai, the brand\u2019s designer. The football references were in abundance, from actual football boots remixed for the runway to reworked football track tops with leather trims to even patchworked jerseys. \u201cMoving forward, I\u2019m building selfFab. as a platform that collaborates with culture \u2014 not just borrows from it,\u201d she says.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Organised by<\/strong>\u00a0@hktdcfashionhk
Supported by<\/strong>\u00a0@hketolondon
Production \/ Creative Direction \/ PR \/ Talent by<\/strong>\u00a0@eyc_ltd
Designers<\/strong>\u00a0@angustsuiofficial \/ @bettiehautecouture \/ @harrisonwong \/ @selffab
Casting Director<\/strong>\u00a0@marqee
Hair<\/strong>\u00a0@neilmoodie
Make up<\/strong>\u00a0@alicedoddsmakeup
Photographer<\/strong>\u00a0@simonasberukstis
Photographer & Videographer<\/strong>\u00a0@marek_mars
Sponsors:\u00a0 Beauty<\/strong>\u00a0@samplr_ \/\u00a0\u00a0Drinks<\/strong>\u00a0@campariofficial \/ @drinkladya<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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