The Redress Design Award 2024 was supposed to take place on September 5, but super typhoon Yagi caught the organizers off guard. However, the show undoubtedly continued after the storm had passed, just like anything in the world of fashion. The event, which was organized by Redress, an environmental non-governmental organization that works to promote a circular fashion industry, highlighted the inventiveness and inventiveness of up-and-coming designers who are dedicated to lessening the environmental impact of fashion.
This year's Redress Design Award, presented by the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA), drew together a glittering array of industry leaders and talented individuals. The winners who showed extraordinary talent in turning textile waste into beautiful, sustainable creations were the center of attention.
Hong Kong's Tiger Chung won the much-coveted first place. The judges were impressed by Chung's collection, The Wanderer, which creatively repurposed items like car seat covers and abandoned couches. As part of his award, Chung will collaborate with Tommy Hilfiger, one of the event's sponsors, on a sustainable design project. This will advance the brand's circularity commitment and potentially advance Chung's career. Tommy Hilfiger Asia Pacific's Jessica Wei, senior director of sustainability, expressed enthusiasm about working with Chung to investigate sustainable solutions.
Other noteworthy winners included Silvia Acien Parrilla from the UK, who won People's Choice and charmed the public, and Tian Ruyin, who came in second from mainland China. In addition, Chung won the Hong Kong Best Prize, demonstrating his extraordinary talent and vision.
Christina Dean, the founder of Redress and recipient of Tatler's Asia's Most Influential award, emphasized the vital role that innovative designers and public involvement play in resolving the world's waste crisis, especially in Asia. She emphasized how crucial it is to collaborate and make changes at the design stage in order to promote a truly circular economy where resources are continuously renewed.