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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 |
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BEST BAG |
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C&R International (Licensing) Ltd
Hong Kong
For its sustainable deerskin convertible bags that are wonderfully soft and tactile, casual yet elegant.
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| BEST LADIES FOOTWEAR |
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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.
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| BEST SMALL LEATHER GOODS |
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Elaine Khoo
Indonesia
For its original use of prints, forms and materials in its line of small purses.
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| BEST TRAVELWARE |
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Serenade Leather
Australia
For its combination of fantasy and practicality in developing an attractive line of must-have leather travel accessories.
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| BEST LIFESTYLE PRODUCT COLLECTION |
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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.
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| BEST QUALITY BAG COLLECTION |
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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.
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| BEST IN INNOVATION |
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Mekkem Industry Inc
Taiwan
For creating a fashion statement in PU with its line of sporty bags that feature pure ergonomic designs.
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| BEST FASHION GARMENT |
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Ab Sarl (Abirato)
France
For its elegant yet modern leather jacket that boasts of precise finishing, simple lines, and fashionable colours.
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View the APLF - MM&T March 2010 winners' product HERE.
Also view the Press Release for the Best of APLF Awards HERE.
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For more information about the winners and press enquiry, please contact Ms Victoria Li (victoria.li@ubm.com)
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Best of APLF Awards’ panel of judges consist of industry experts with design or fashion expertise. Panel of judges for Fashion Access March 2010:
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Mr Olivier Guillemin, Chairman of the Best of APLF Awards
Co-founder of design consultancy firm, in France
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Mr Fabien Blachier
Textile Designer at Shanghai Tang in Hong Kong
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Ms Jayne Esteve Cure
Founder of the Jayne Fashion Agency and Fashion Advisor of APLF Ltd
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Mr Olivier Vedrine
Co-founder of design consultancy firm, in France
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Mr Paul Landau
Partner with the Khun Narong Chokwatana and the PAN Group
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Ms Sheila Cooke
Designer, designer consultant and part-time lecturer
at Hong Kong Polytechnic University’s School of Design
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