HKDI is honoured to display a magnificent collection of contemporary fashion and historical costume designs at the In Praise of Silk: Fashion from China National Silk Museum Across Time exhibition.
Running until 2 December, 2017 at d-mart of HKDI, the exhibition is a tribute to mulberry silk, a fibre that is synonymous with China. A glimpse into the evolution of the Chinese fashion and silk culture is offered by the collaboration between HKDI’s Department of Fashion and Image Design (FID) and the China National Silk Museum, the world’s largest silk museum.
The Museum collection will also feature multimedia installations, an exploration into the production of silk with a weaving
loom, photographs, and more.
The spacious venue will also display stunning designs from seasoned couturier Barney Cheng, as well as a dazzling selection from renowned fashion label Blanc de Chine. A collection of cheongsam from Cheongsam Connect will also be featured in the exhibition.