A Cross-industry Collaboration for Young Talents
Experience the future of fashion design as it unfolds before your eyes at Tomorrow Stage—our exclusive onsite demonstration where creativity and collaboration come together in real-time.
Onsite Highlight Video
Rising Fashion Jewellery Brands
Esther Tai is a Hong Kong-born emerging jewellery designer. She first completed a Higher Diploma in Commercial Design, specialising in jewelry design and visual merchandising, at Hong Kong Baptist University. She pursued further studies at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, earning a Bachelor’s degree in Fashion (Retail and Marketing).
In 2023, Esther’s exceptional creation was honoured with the Best Design Award at the “JMA International Jewellery Design Competition”. She has also been a multiple recipient of the Hong Kong SAR Government Scholarship, consistently recognised for her creativity and professional excellence. Her designs seamlessly blend contemporary fashion with classic elements, aiming to craft distinctive high-end jewellery pieces.
From a young age, Esther practiced Chinese fine brush painting, excelling in intricate linear drawing. Influenced by her multicultural background and systematic design training, she developed a keen sensitivity to visual presentation and luxury aesthetics. Her work often draws inspiration from traditional natural motifs, transforming them into innovative expressions with a modern edge.
Kelly, a designer-maker with an MA in Jewellery and Objects from Birmingham City University’s School of Jewellery, founded her brand in 2022. Her work emphasises concepts and narratives beyond aesthetics, with a passion for interactive jewellery that invites wearers to curate, transform, and personalise pieces, fostering a deeper connection and individuality.
Tim Tim Lam, the founder and artistic director of AFFECTION, is a Hong Kong-based avant-garde jewellert atelier. Holding a Bachelor’s degree in Visual Arts from Hong Kong Baptist University, she combines conceptual and research-driven approaches with a strong theoretical foundation.
Lam has earned recognition in Hong Kong’s top industry competitions, including 2nd Runner-up in the 22nd and 23rd Hong Kong Jewellery Design Competitions and a Merit Award at the JMA International Jewellery Design Competition, highlighting her exceptional craftsmanship and creative vision.
Her innovative “Preservation Alchemy” transforms organic traces, such as pet fur, into enduring sculptural forms, blending empathetic design with sustainable material philosophy.
Lam’s work has been presented in critical exhibition contexts including the Goethe-Gallery at the Hong Kong Arts Centre, COLLECT Hong Kong, and thematic showcases like Loong Legacies, establishing her presence within both the contemporary art and design circuits. Through AFFECTION, Lam is defining a new vernacular for sentimental luxury, where jewellery acts as a tangible interface for memory, connection, and ecological mindfulness.
Ronald (Lai Pak Hei) is a cross-disciplinary contemporary craft and design creator, currently residing between Hong Kong and Taiwan.
He studied Jewelry and Fashion Accessory Design at the School of Continuing Education, Hong Kong Baptist University. He later completed a Bachelor’s degree in the Department of Crafts and Creative Design at National University of Kaohsiung. He is currently pursuing graduate studies at the Institute of Creative Industries Design, National Cheng Kung University, focusing on interdisciplinary explorations in materials, craftsmanship, and the creative industries. Ronald’s creations span traditional handcrafting and digital technology.
He excels at integrating multiple mediums—including metal forging, wood carving, jade carving, 3D modeling, and photography—to create works that combine material tactility with contemporary expression. His designs not only emphasize exquisite craftsmanship but also highlight the inherent vitality of materials and their cultural contexts. He often draws inspiration from everyday objects, natural textures, or personal memories, transforming them into contemporary craft pieces imbued with symbolic meaning.
Young Talents from Other Industries...
Watch as four talented fashion jewellery designers collaborate with aspiring students from Youth College’s Interior & Exhibition Design and Beauty Care programme. Together, these creative minds will unite as teams to conceptualise, design, and present complete fashion outfits live on stage.
This dynamic showcase offers a unique opportunity to witness the collaborative design process in action—from initial inspiration to final styling. Discover how emerging talent and established designers merge their expertise to craft innovative looks that push the boundaries of contemporary fashion.
Established in 2004, the Youth College is a member of the Vocational Training Council (VTC) and offers an interactive learning environment for youths above Secondary 3 to acquire knowledge and skills for further studies and employment.
The programme aims at providing students with necessary knowledge and skills of interior and exhibition design, including three-dimensional graphics, drafting and visual presentation, spatial design, three-dimensional materials and construction, design methodology and principles, color theory, lighting, and creative thinking skills via the blending of theoretical knowledge and practical applications, to enable them to pursue a career in the interior and exhibition design industries.
The programme aims at helping students to develop, through a balanced curriculum with generic and vocational knowledge and skills, and structured whole person development competencies in a specific trade so as to enhance their opportunities for employment and / or further studies. The Beauty Care Programme covers a broad range of fundamental knowledge and skills required in the beauty care and make-up industry.