The winning designs will be featured in Hong Kong Footwear, published by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (TDC). They will also be displayed at several major fairs, including Style Hong Kong and Fashion Access.
Hong Kong footwear exports amounted to US$5.4 billion (HK$42.1 billion) in the first 11 months of 2007, with the United States, Japan and the Chinese mainland the top three markets.
Exports to the Chinese mainland, Italy and Germany grew substantially over the same period last year, up 15 per cent, 16 per cent and 12 per cent respectively. The competition was organised by the Federation of Hong Kong Footwear and the TDC.
Hong Kong Trade Development Council