By organising the Contest and showcasing knitwear designs in fashion shows and exhibitions in Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area, we aim to:
• Enhance the recognition of creative knitwear design
• Attract young talents to join the local knitwear industry
• Promote the development of the knitwear industry in Hong Kong

Young designers who fulfil ALL the below criteria are eligible to enrol the Contest:
• Place of residence must be Hong Kong, Macau or other cities in the Greater Bay Area
• Aged 18 to 35 (as of the entry deadline)
• Experienced in knitwear design
• With working experience in fashion design field not exceeding 10 years

OR

Students who are currently studying programmes related to fashion design

Submitted Entry MUST Fulfil ALL the below criteria:
• The entry should Include design sketches of ONLY SIX (6) sets of Knitwear Outfits
• Eash set of outfits must have at least 80% of range being knitting
• All design sketches must be in A3 size and full colour
• Design sketches could be prepared by hand drawing or with the aid of computer design apps/software such as Adobe Photoshop or Illustrator or others
• Design Description in WORD format which includes the following:
• Theme and source of inspiration for your design collection
• Material selection, number of needles, weave structure, usage of colours

The 10 Finalists voted by the Judging Panel will:
• Showcase Design Collections during Fashion Shows at International Fashion Events in Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area
• Have opportunities to Sell Knitwear Designs at Shopping Malls & Online Shops

The finalists’ design collections will be evaluated by the Judging Panel in the following four areas:
• Overall Design Appearance
• Creativity
• Knitting Technology Application
• Market Value

The Judging Panel consists of representatives of the Organiser (Knitwear Innovation and Design Society) and industry professionals.

• Cash Prize HK$15,000 + Study Trip to Shima Seiki Headquarter in Japan

• Cash Prize HK$10,000 + Study Trip to Shima Seiki Headquarter in Japan

• Cash Prize HK$10,000 + Study Trip to Shima Seiki Headquarter in Japan

Winners will be announced during The Contest Finals at “CENTRESTAGE 2024” scheduled on 4 -7 September 2024 in Hong Kong.

• Cash Prize HK$15,000 + Study Trip to Shima Seiki Headquarter in Japan

Best Hong Kong Knitwear Talent Award

• Cash Prize HK$10,000 + Study Trip to Shima Seiki Headquarter in Japan

Best GBA Knitwear Talent Award

• Cash Prize HK$10,000 + Study Trip to Shima Seiki Headquarter in Japan