We are thrilled to announce the Semi-finalists of the Redress Design Award 2026! They are:
- Alexandra Burch, UK
- Amanda Gabriella Handojo, Indonesia
- Christabell Bellini, Indonesia
- David Schuch, Austria
- Elizabeth DeWald, USA
- Gil Justin Salazar, Philippines
- Holly Shih, UK
- Issac Tong, Hong Kong
- Jasmine Cheuk, Hong Kong
- Jon Liesenfeld, Germany
- Miia Keskitalo, Finland
- Mohamad Anas, India
- Qiyu Li, Chinese Mainland
- Sofiya Petryna, Italy
- Tal Zohar, Israel
- Yi Ding, Chinese Mainland
This year, the top talents shone above designers from 59 regions, including a first-ever applicant from the Syrian Arab Republic.
Next, our international judging panel will select 8 Finalists to win a whirlwind educational trip to Hong Kong in early September 2026, where they will showcase their sustainable collections on the runway at CENTRESTAGE, during Hong Kong Fashion Fest.
Our esteemed panel of industry expert judges includes Orsola de Castro, author and fashion activist; Dr. Christina Dean, Founder and Board Chair, Redress; Rod Henderson, President, TAL Apparel Ltd; and Angus Tsui, Creative Director, ANGUS TSUI and multiple award-winning Alumnus of the Redress Design Award.
With textile waste projected to increase by 60% between 2015 and 2030*, the need for circular solutions, which keep materials in use, becomes more critical. Together with Lead Sponsor, the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA) of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the Redress Design Award educates designers from every corner of the world to design for a less wasteful and polluting fashion industry, and this year’s Semi-finalists ingeniously prove the possibilities in innovative design.
The Semi-finalists now join the 350-strong Redress Alumni Network, which offers ongoing support to designers as they develop their careers in sustainable fashion, including retail collaborations and media connections.
The Alumni Network includes previous contestants from 40 countries, who have gone on to make waves for sustainable fashion around the world, including dressing celebrities such as Lady Gaga, Heidi Klum, Taylor Swift, and Sunmi.
*Source: Global Fashion Agenda and The Boston Consulting Group (2017), Pulse of the Fashion Industry
Disclaimer: The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region provides funding support to the project only, and does not otherwise take part in the project. Any opinions, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in these materials/events (or by members of the project team) are those of the project organisers only and do not reflect the views of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau, the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency, the CreateSmart Initiative Secretariat or the CreateSmart Initiative Vetting Committee.