Textile Studies
KEY Designer
Sophie Hong
Sophie Hong’s accolades are too numerous to count. She is not only an internationally awarded clothing designer, but a textile researcher to boot, credited with the resurgence of traditional Guangdong mud silks in high fashion.
KEY Designer
By Walid
Established in 2011, Walid al Damirji created his eponymous By Walid line out of sheer demand from the fashion industry. His specialty? One-of-a-kind patchwork garments crafted out of rare and antique fabrics sourced from all over the globe. By upcycling exquisite materials, Walid celebrates ideas of beauty and artistry from the past.
