The opening ceremony for the Macao Student Fashion Creativity Competitions was held yesterday at the Seac Pai Van Vocational and Technical Education Activity Centre in Coloane.
The event aims to cultivate young people’s cross-disciplinary abilities while showcasing their creativity and professional potential.
Running through Friday under the theme “Green City”, this year’s event features four categories: fashion design, visual merchandising technology, beauty and makeup technology, and fashion illustration. A total of 54 contestants from 22 schools are participating.
Vong Mei Nei, a local secondary school student, told reporters on the sidelines that her passion for fashion design was initially sparked by an interest in anime. She added that she completed preparatory training courses to understand the competition process after making her contest debut last year.
Through structured training and hands-on competition, participants are able to master the entire garment manufacturing pipeline – from pattern drafting to final assembly, Vong said. She noted that students also learn colour theory and how to adapt core concepts into customised client design proposals, significantly enhancing both their critical thinking and practical skills.
Vong added that while Macau has a growing market demand for bespoke tailoring and fashion design, the broader industry serves a global audience, encouraging local youth not to limit their career aspirations to the local market.
Macau Productivity and Technology Transfer Centre (CPTTM) President Victoria Alexa Kuan Chan pointed out that Macau contestants have achieved a strong international track record, earning one gold, two silver, and two bronze medals, along with 15 medallions for excellence. She noted that many top representatives reaching global stages built their foundation, honed their skills, and gained critical experience through local training and competition pathways.
While the student fashion illustration competition kicked off at the CPTTM headquarters, the remaining three categories are taking place at the Seac Pai Van centre through Friday. According to a CPTTM statement, champion, runner-up, second runner-up, and excellence awards will be presented across all four categories.
Contestants in the “Macao Student Fashion Creativity Competitions” create their competition entries yesterday at the Seac Pai Van Vocational Technical Education Activity Centre in Coloane. – Photos: Ida Cheong
Vong Mei Nei, a participant from a local secondary school, speaks to journalists during yesterday’s opening ceremony for the “Macao Student Fashion Creativity Competitions” at the Seac Pai Van Vocational Technical Education Activity Centre in Coloane.
