Perspectives from fashion, business and media. Meet the experts whose experience and international connections help shape Fashion Week Hungary.
Meet the board
Discover each member’s background and the perspective they bring to the week.
Singapore
Advisory Board Member
C S Liew
Businessman & fashion expert
Founder & Chairman · Pacific Agriscience
An award-winning international businessman and fashion expert based in Singapore, with experience in mergers and acquisitions. He brings Asian fashion, business culture and cutting-edge technology to Europe.
International business
Fashion expertise
Europe & Asia
International
Advisory Board Member
Hiren Kothari
Gallerist, creative director, interior designer & artist
Founder · Gallery Privé & Vision Privé
An award-winning gallerist and multidisciplinary creative who connects art, fashion, music and luxury design. His international experience supports distinctive brand identities, visual presentation and creative collaborations for fashion brands.
A Czech media owner and the Owner and Executive Director of Connect the World. His own commercial enterprise brings fashion products, solar panels for green energy generation and advanced technology to international markets, including those that are harder to access.
Media
International trade
Market development
Sweden
Advisory Board Member
Christopher Lejdering
Legal professional & media investor
A Swedish legal professional and media investor with a close understanding of the Swedish fashion scene. His Hungarian roots and property investments connect him to Hungary.
Legal background
Media investment
Swedish fashion
United Kingdom · Budapest
Advisory Board Member
Ken White
Creative & business advisor
Co-founder · Clarke & White
British entrepreneur and photographer, and co-founder of Budapest property specialist Clarke & White. He brings a visual storytelling perspective, experience of complex projects and a close connection to Budapest to the Advisory Board.
Visual storytelling
Business perspective
Creative collaboration
Additional Advisory Board members will be announced ahead of the final programme release.
Professional guidance
From creative vision to international opportunity.
The Advisory Board supports the professional selection of designers and the development of the programme. Its perspective brings together creative merit, commercial readiness and lasting international relationships.
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Creative identity
An original design perspective, a coherent collection and a distinctive brand identity.
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Market readiness
Production capacity, considered commercial opportunities and professional brand presentation.
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International relevance
Connecting Hungarian and regional designers with new professional partners, audiences and markets.
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Responsible practice
Thoughtful material choices, transparent working practices and a sustainable long-term business approach.
Singapore
International
Czech Republic
Sweden
United Kingdom · Budapest