 Best of APLF Awards (BOAA) for excellence in product design, quality and innovation were presented to 10 outstanding exhibitors at Fashion Access fair that ran from 25 – 27 September at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre The International Trade Fair for Head-to-Toe Fashion...
The prize for Best Bag Collection went to Ana Aust International Ltd of China for its trendy yet high quality line of city bags that cater to the young and fashionable consumer with its quirky, fun details and fanciful shapes. 
For Best Bag Design, the recipient was Paris-based designer Rachel Levy-Gross of Rachel GE for her classic bag silhouettes made new and interesting through the creative use of luxurious leathers and furs and the tasteful blending of colours and textures. 
Malaysian shoe brand Super Fashion Manufacturer (M) Sdn Bhd took the award for Best Ladies’ Footwear Collection for its fashionable line of wood wedge sandals which utilises a unique process of hollowing out the heels to produce more lightweight and comfortable footwear. The line comes in a youthful yet elegant range of colours that are perfect for spring and summer 2014. 
Best Men’s Footwear Collection, on the other hand, was presented to LSR International Ltd of China for its beautifully crafted derbies and moccasins using the finest leather soles and uppers and done in stylish if rather unusual colour combinations, giving these shoe classics a fresh look. 
Designer Arnel Papa of the Philippines was chosen as winner for Best Fashion Accessories for his dramatic collection of black and gold necklaces, bracelets and earrings, marked by his innovative and unconventional use of snakeskins, leather, wood, shells, stones and metal. 
Italian exhibitor Sani Gualtiero Snc won the award for Best Small Leathergoods Collection with its beautiful classic and luxurious wallets, money clips and belts made of elk leather and snakeskin, all bearing the “Made in Italy” stamp of quality. 
The award for Best Lifestyle Collection went to Antipear Co Ltd of Hong Kong for its line of beautifully crafted computer bags, tablet cases and other lifestyle accessories that exemplify a luxurious lifestyle, with every piece made from the finest quality full-grain, vegetable-tanned leather. 
Another Hong Kong company, Siu Siu Handbags, earned the prize for Best Travel Collection with its lightweight and functional travel and camera bags made with the lady traveler in mind, with its fashionable colours, feminine details and streamlined forms. 
The Best Sustainable Product Award was presented to Kilus Foundation Multi-Purpose Cooperative of the Philippines which creates fun and surprisingly fashionable bags and fashion accessories from recycled foil juice drink packs, thus helping conserve the environment and providing livelihood to marginalised communities of Manila. 
VOLARE of Hong Kong took the final award for Best in Marketing and Promotions for its cohesive and attractive presentation of its buyer-friendly “Choose Your Own Colours” marketing concept for its footwear and bag collections, highlighted by its beautifully photographed and creative product brochure which enhanced the look and trendiness of the brand. 
The next Best of APLF Awards will be held during the Materials, Manufacturing & Technology (MM&T) and Fashion Access fairs from March 31 to April 2, 2014 at the same venue in Hong Kong. For more details, please visit: www.boaa.aplf.com. APLF, Hong Kong
(09/10/2013) |
