Designer

The term “Haute Couture” comes from French, symbolizing the pinnacle of fashion excellence. Every Haute Couture fashion show presents breathtaking works, whether it’s flawless tailoring, exquisite silhouettes, or intricate craftsmanship. These shows highlight the technical mastery and unique allure of each participating brand. However, to become a true Haute Couture brand requires meeting an extremely stringent set of standards. The Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode in Paris clearly defines these criteria: 1️. Every garment must be custom-made for individual clients, with at least one fitting session. 2️. The atelier must employ at least 15 full-time staff and 20 specialized seamstresses. 3️. Each brand must present at least 50 new designs at the Haute Couture fashi...

When it comes to creative work in Hong Kong, some people give up easily, while others soldier on despite the challenges. And then there are people like Shadow Chan, a Hong Kong-based illustrator who remains steadfast in her pursuit of new ideas and inspirations. As a freelancer, Shadow focuses on illustration design, animation, art direction, and more. After working as an in-house designer for three years, she decided to move to Taiwan to experience a different way of life and gain more inspiration for her work. She is now a full-time student in Taiwan. Shadow started her illustration Instagram account during her university days, with a "carefree" attitude of "just draw what you like." But after becoming a full-time worker, she became more serious and dedicated to her craft. "For th...