The Ultimate Insider's Guide: London College of Fashion - Designers to Watch 2015

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FOOTWEAR MEET: Zoe Jia-Yu Dai Bio: A winner of The Cordwainers Dato' JIMMY CHOO AWARD 2014, Zoe is a Taiwanese shoe designer based in London. She studied at prestigious institutions in Taiwan until 2013, when she then decided to pursue an MA in footwear design in London College of Fashion.

Describe your collection in three words

Breaking the 3D-Mould

What are your favourite materials to work with?

The cracked leather and 3D-printing material (nylon powder)

Is London a good place to be working as a young designer?

Yes. London is the centre and shows some of the leading fashion in the world. It is a city with sophisticated production and innovative design experience in it's history, and particularly in the development of footwear. London is a great place to get some experiences as well as working as a young designer.