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This is the public profile of Jeanine Hsu, Additional information and high-resolution images are available for accredited press members, to access additional information about Jeanine Hsu please login as a press member.About Jeanine Hsu : After graduating from Central Saint Martin’s in 2001 (B.A Hons Fashion Design, Womenswear), Jeanine Hsu started her career in the Vienna workshops for the Salzburg Festival and the Vienna Burg Theatre’s productions. With this foundation in handcrafted garments, Jeanine furthered her expertise under Vivienne Westwood and worked behind the scenes for international fashion brands from Diesel to Alice Temperley.
She launched niin in 2005 with the aim of creating artisan jewellery that combines natural materials and a light environmental footprint. While cutting her teeth in the iconic Portobello and Spitalfields markets, the brand was born and began to flourish. This initial success brought the brand to the forefront of British design showcasing at Harrods displays.
Three years later niin relocated to Hong Kong. niin is currently represented in over nine countries and has its showroom at 200 Hollywood Road, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong. The showroom itself is true to the brand’s identity as a concept space, designed using re-purposed and recycled resources without compromising style or function. After re-branding, niin quickly found success with select worldwide retailers ranging from Ku De Ta in Bali to exclusive Four Seasons Hotels. The brand’s impetus for green initiatives soon paved the way for local collaborations where niin featured alongside John Hardy in the Redress Show and is currently working together with HK eco- Designer Johanna Ho.
Naturally, the brand cemented its online presence by launching niinstyle.com in 2011 and within six months was available through other portals including shoplatitude.com and myflashtrash.com. With its imminent promotion to leading department stores, niin has featured in publications such as Tatler, Elle, The Guardian and Blue Carreon’s styleintel.com. niin promises to remain an important player in Hong Kong’s luxury fashion landscape, as it looks toward further international expansion. Jeanine Hsu’s achievements have also earned her academic appointments with the Hong Kong School of Creativity, where Hsu was Artist in Residence in 2009, and the Hong Kong Design Institute, where she currently is a Part-time Lecturer in Jewellery Design.
ORGANIZATION:She launched niin in 2005 with the aim of creating artisan jewellery that combines natural materials and a light environmental footprint. While cutting her teeth in the iconic Portobello and Spitalfields markets, the brand was born and began to flourish. This initial success brought the brand to the forefront of British design showcasing at Harrods displays.
Three years later niin relocated to Hong Kong. niin is currently represented in over nine countries and has its showroom at 200 Hollywood Road, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong. The showroom itself is true to the brand’s identity as a concept space, designed using re-purposed and recycled resources without compromising style or function. After re-branding, niin quickly found success with select worldwide retailers ranging from Ku De Ta in Bali to exclusive Four Seasons Hotels. The brand’s impetus for green initiatives soon paved the way for local collaborations where niin featured alongside John Hardy in the Redress Show and is currently working together with HK eco- Designer Johanna Ho.
Naturally, the brand cemented its online presence by launching niinstyle.com in 2011 and within six months was available through other portals including shoplatitude.com and myflashtrash.com. With its imminent promotion to leading department stores, niin has featured in publications such as Tatler, Elle, The Guardian and Blue Carreon’s styleintel.com. niin promises to remain an important player in Hong Kong’s luxury fashion landscape, as it looks toward further international expansion. Jeanine Hsu’s achievements have also earned her academic appointments with the Hong Kong School of Creativity, where Hsu was Artist in Residence in 2009, and the Hong Kong Design Institute, where she currently is a Part-time Lecturer in Jewellery Design.
niin
WEB SITE:
http://www.niinstyle.com
REGISTRATION DATE:
2015-07-08 02:18:52
COUNTRY/REGION:
Hong Kong (China)
ACCOUNT TYPE:
Enterprise
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