The highly anticipated 2025 TFDA Final Selection Show and Award Ceremony took place on October 15th at Songshan Cultural and Creative Park, attracting over 650 distinguished guests from the fashion industry, textiles and fabrics industry, relevant governmental agencies, academic & design sectors, and foundations.
As one of the most significant events of Taipei Fashion Week, the competition drew exceptional emerging talents from the world's leading fashion schools, showcasing the next generation of design innovators. The First Prize was awarded to Hsu Yi-Shiuan for her outstanding collection "Human Reproduction Project," which stood out among a total of 627 entries submitted from 25 countries and regions, earning her a cash prize of US$10,000. Second Prizes were honored to Hung Kai-Lun for "DuST. PYTHoN. DaTA." and Kakeru Nishiwaki (Japan) for "TRAUMARCHIVES," each winner receiving US$5,000. Additionally, Third Prizes for Best Use of Fabrics, Best Pattern Making, and Best Market Potential were presented to Huang Tzu-Han, Weng Yu-Hsuan, and Naphat Tansuwan (Thailand), with each winner receiving US$3,000.
The jury, composed of renowned designers and media professionals from Japan, the USA, and Taiwan, highly praised the finalists for their exceptional creativity, innovative sustainability concepts, functional design, and technical excellence. The 12 shortlisted designers also presented their collections on stage in sequential order, with inspirations ranging from philosophical reflection and cultural context to personal emotion and artisan technological expression. Under the illustrative stage lighting, the flooring fabric textures, magical luster, and structural details of the garments moved fluidly with the models, expressing the passage of time, natural imagery, and psychological layers. This impressive presentation reflects the Industrial Development Administration's (IDA) long-term dedication to promoting innovative apparel design and enhancing the value of haute cultures.
Many of the entries incorporated sustainable functional fabrics developed by domestic textile manufacturers, including recycled polyester, regenerated nylon, and plant-based fibers, demonstrating Taiwan's leadership in eco-friendly production and innovative material development. Techniques such as zero-waste cutting, modular garment structures, and versatile multifunctional accessories not only enhanced the garments' practicality and wearability but also aligned perfectly with the IDA's initiatives promoting sustainable fashion and smart manufacturing practices.
Through the IDA's long-term design mentorship and industry-academia collaboration programs, young designers have skillfully integrated Taiwan's textile innovations with local cultural elements and international fashion trends, demonstrating a harmonious artisan perfection of emerging talent and industrial innovation. Over the past 39 years, the IDA has coordinated resources from government, industry, and academia, fostering Taiwan's fashion competitiveness while providing emerging designers with practical opportunities for sustainable growth and international exposure.
The 2025 TFDA was generously sponsored by Lealea Enterprise Co., Ltd., Li Peng Enterprise Co., Ltd., Coddy Global Ltd., New Wide Enterprise Co., Ltd., and New Wide Garment Co., Ltd., Fortune Industrial and Commercial Development Foundation, Eclat Education Foundation, and Makalot Foundation, providing substantial support for emerging designers to shine on the international stage. Additional high-quality gifts were also provided by the Taiwan Sericulture Development Foundation to the distinguished VIP guests on spots.
The 2025 TFDA brought together emerging designers from around the world, showcasing boundless creativity and exceptional talent while injecting fresh international perspectives into Taiwan's fashion scene. The TFDA continues to serve as a crucial platform connecting industry education and artisan activities, nurturing the next generation of fashion innovators, and enabling Taiwan's design excellence to be recognized globally. This remarkable event not only provides young designers with a platform to realize their dreams but also strengthens the link between industry and pragmatic education, inspiring future generations to glorify creatively on the world stage.