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Heidi Wikar

"My collection 'Singing Silence' is a quiet statement, about the environmental changes in northern Scandinavian winter, due to global warming. 'Singing Silence' illustrates a metamorphosis, in which the usually snow covered, white frozen landscapes are melting and evaporating. Using down and air as insulation I have created garments suitable for the “new winter”, the design challenge was to craft functional, dynamic clothing that could be easily adjusted and lightweight enough so that the whole collection can be packed into one 20 kg rucksack, however still remain feminine and glamorous. "

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Chau Har Lee

"My collection is inspired by the optimism and futuristic vision of Luigi Colani and Pierre Cardin. I have introduced materials such as steel, acrylic and wood to contrast with the softer, stretched and moulded leather by three-dimensionally building up using rapid-prototyping and laser cutting to create architectural structures.  I have tried to create a tension between masculinity and femininity in my shoes, making objects that have strength and power but are still intensely desirable."