The overall winner of Hong Kong Young Fashion Designers’ Contest (YDC) in January 2010 will receive a one-month internship at the Vivienne Westwood headquarters in London.

Andreas Kronthaler (pictured), Creative Director of Vivienne Westwood, will serve as VIP judge. The event will be held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre during Hong Kong Fashion Week, 18 – 21 January.

Four Awards will be presented at the contest: Overall Winner; Casual and Jeans Wear Group Winner; Contemporary Day Wear Group Winner; and Party and Evening Wear Group Winner. The contest is tentatively scheduled for 19 January, with further details to be issued upon confirmation.

First launched in 1977, YDC is a key event in helping the industry identify and develop young Hong Kong designers. Over the past three decades, YDC has served as a platform for launching top young local design talent. Designers such as Barney Cheng, Cecilia Yau, Pacino Wan are former YDC winners.