3 April 2024
The winners of the Best of APLF Awards (BOAA) 2024 were announced during the BOAA cocktail party on the second day of the three-day event. This event marks APLF’s 40th anniversary since its launch in Hong Kong in 1984. It is also the 20th anniversary of the Best of APLF Awards (BOAA) which was first held in 2004.
There were a total of 9 winners with 2 Fashion Access exhibits and 7 APLF Leather, and Materials+ exhibits. Read on to find out about the well-deserved award winners in design excellence for finished products.
Click here to find out the Best of APLF award winners for raw materials winner list.
Tradition & Craft Award
Company: Infix Creations
Country: South Africa
Judges’ Decision: They claimed this esteemed recognition for their remarkable utilization of local materials, including wood and leather, in conjunction with traditional craft techniques. Their captivating bag collection exudes an authentic and organic aesthetic, showcasing their dedication to preserving and honouring traditional craftsmanship.
Best Bag Collection
Company: Alice Martha
Country: Korea
Judges’ Decision: Alice Martha secured this coveted title for their expansive and trendy assortment of bags. Through their innovative design approach and utilization of diverse materials, they have created a youthful collection that caters to a wide range of market segments.
We bring leather, material and fashion businesses together: an opportunity to meet and greet face to face. We bring them from all parts of the world so that they can find fresh partners, discover new customers or suppliers and keep ahead of industry developments.
We organise a number of trade exhibitions which focus on fashion and lifestyle: sectors that are constantly in flux, so visitors and exhibitors alike need to be constantly aware both of the changes around them and those forecast for coming seasons.
