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    Best of APLF Awards - Fashion Access March 2010

    Best of APLF Awards is an initiative to cultivate and nurture talent and creativity in leather & fashion-related industries.

    The project recognizes design excellence, originality, innovation, use of materials and outstanding workmanship of products exhibited at both APLF-organised events, APLF – MM&T and Fashion Access.

    Eight Fashion Access exhibitors and five APLF – MM&T exhibitors were honored the award at the Best of APLF Awards Presentation Ceremony on 29 March 2010 during the APLF VIP Cocktail.

    Photo Album of the Awards Presentation Ceremony | CLICK HERE |

    BEST BAG
      

    C&R International (Licensing) Ltd
    Hong Kong

    For its sustainable deerskin convertible bags that are wonderfully soft and tactile, casual yet elegant.

    BEST LADIES FOOTWEAR
      

    Stephanie Classic
    Brazil

    For its collection’s global theme of modern retro that is in line with current trends; for its workmanship, special production techniques and high quality materials.

    BEST SMALL LEATHER GOODS
      

    Elaine Khoo
    Indonesia

    For its original use of prints, forms and materials in its line of small purses.

    BEST TRAVELWARE
      

    Serenade Leather
    Australia

    For its combination of fantasy and practicality in developing an attractive line of must-have leather travel accessories.

    BEST LIFESTYLE PRODUCT COLLECTION
      

    Granda Industries Ltd
    Hong Kong

    For its well-made, well-designed collection of wine cases, portfolios, i-pod cases and other accessories fit for the classy urban lifestyle.

    BEST QUALITY BAG COLLECTION
      

    At Bangkok Co Ltd (Fly Now)
    Thailand

    For its full leather bag collection whose workmanship and materials are consistently of the highest quality, paired with very current styles.

    BEST IN INNOVATION
      

    Mekkem Industry Inc
    Taiwan

    For creating a fashion statement in PU with its line of sporty bags that feature pure ergonomic designs.

    BEST FASHION GARMENT
      

    Ab Sarl (Abirato)
    France

    For its elegant yet modern leather jacket that boasts of precise finishing, simple lines, and fashionable colours.

     

    View the APLF - MM&T March 2010 winners' product HERE. 

    Also view the Press Release for the Best of APLF Awards HERE.

    For more information about the winners and press enquiry, please contact Ms Victoria Li (victoria.li@ubm.com)

    Best of APLF Awards’ panel of judges consist of industry experts with design or fashion expertise. Panel of judges for Fashion Access March 2010:

    Mr Olivier Guillemin, Chairman of the Best of APLF Awards
    Co-founder of design consultancy firm, in France

     

    Mr Fabien Blachier
    Textile Designer at Shanghai Tang in Hong Kong

     

    Ms Jayne Esteve Cure
    Founder of the Jayne Fashion Agency and Fashion Advisor of APLF Ltd

    Mr Olivier Vedrine
    Co-founder of design consultancy firm, in France

     

    Mr Paul Landau
    Partner with the Khun Narong Chokwatana and the PAN Group

     

    Ms Sheila Cooke
    Designer, designer consultant and part-time lecturer 
    at Hong Kong Polytechnic University’s School of Design