NEW YORK, Jan 28, 2004/ FW/ -- This Fashion Week, nine established talents from Hong Kong, under the auspices of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), will showcase their latest collections on February 6, 2004 at 4:00 p.m. at The Studio Noir in Bryant Park.

Collectively, Arthur Lam, Blanc de Chine and sister label Bleu de Chine, Dorian Ho, Flora Zhang Tian Ai, Harrison Wong, Hidy Ng, Michael Hui, Miggy Cheng and Simone Ng will present their Fall/Winter 2004 women’s collections and will give credence to the overall theme, Hong Kong–Luxe: High End, High Fashion, and High Style – Made in Hong Kong.

Known for simplistic elegance Lam often incorporates tactile elements such as beading and appliqués. For Fall-Winter ’04, Rough Rouge will be presenting body fitting silhouettes interspersed with bias cuts, full skirts and slim jackets in an array of elegant fabrics from silk chiffon and silk satin to taffeta and leather.

Blanc de Chine puts forth flowing shapes with clean lines; voluminous tunics evolving into smart tops, paired with flared or wrapped pants. Bleu de Chine, while similar to its sister label, has a stronger suggestion of energy and playfulness displaying a surprising juxtaposition of contrasting silhouettes including slim pants with sculpted jackets.

The collection boasts sexy, body hugging bias-cut dresses in luxurious silk chiffon, silk satin, silk velvet, feathers and furs. Colors fall in a boudoir-fitting range of antique blue, white, and rose.

Her Fall ’04 collection pairs heavier accoutrements with softer fabrics and vice versa: damask silk with leather; lycra jeans with velvet; and cashmere with plastic. Taking inspiration from the eclecticism of popular cities, the collection combines a mix of auras and nomadic energies.

The Fall collection is constructed from silvery-light synthetic fabrics that envelop the body creating strategically shimmering surfaces.

Soft winter pastels are infused within a classic palette of warm winter taupe, misty brick, olive, burgundy and black to lighten the intensity of the collection.

Funky, chic layering pieces comprise this creative collection with Fall ’04 focusing on trench coats and jackets layered over elongated tops with cropped- and slim-fit trousers and cargo pants.

Utilizing pastel bases in acidified shades combined with deep velvet tones, her Fall line consists of low-key, luxury woven materials made of natural fiber, including crepe de chine, linen-silk dupioni, vintage silk-wool shantung and cotton velvet. Also featured with these pieces will be sweaters in featherweight mohair, angora and fine merino wool.

Expect bold ruffles transformed into flowers on raw-edged fabrics and asymmetrical bottoms.

The Hong Kong Trade Development Council is proud to showcase these amazing designers.

Each one has a devoted international following and greatly influence Hong Kong’s style and design communities.