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About Founder

洪偉明 Ivan Hong

Known for creating many firsts within the Taiwan fashion scene, from directing the “Marshmallow Queen Event” to styling work for celebrities, he has since been synonymous with fashion. Built on the foundation of wanting to give those who have been getting ready for the big stage a chance, his Catwalk Model Agency prepares models for a well-rounded career, instead of being just a clothes horse, and becoming a pioneer of fashion and entertainment.

about founder

  • 1950’s

    Born in Hong Kong in 1951 and moved to Taiwan during childhood.
    Influenced by his uncle, Hong has founded his passion in fashion when he was a student.
  • 1970’s

    Graduated from Fu-Hsin Trade and Arts School and later enrolled at Department of Art in Normal University, Hong had stopped his studies and entered into entertainment industry, as accompanying dancer for Ouyang Fei-Fei and stylist for Chang Hsiao Yen, a famous hostess in Taiwan.
  • 1980’s

    In 1978, Hong had officially come to fashion industry as stylist and show director. Soon afterward, he founded the first model agency in Taiwan, Catwalk.
  • 1990’s

    In 1995, as CEO of Association of designers of textile and garment, Hong has held Fashion Feast, an event combined fashion and charity for the first in Taiwan.
  • 2000’s

    Successfully launching the model career of Lin Chi-ling in 2004, establishing Catwalk Models as top talent company.
    Catwalk propels Taiwan’s Lin Chi-ling to super-stardom status. Continues to be active on the international fashion circuit, collaborating with ETtoday on a brand new fashion and entertainment program.
  • 2007

    The first public model competition led by Catwalk.
    The first public model competition led by Catwalk.
  • 2009

    Founded in-house beauty brand and CatwalkGirl Fashion Website.
    Founded in-house beauty brand and CatwalkGirl Fashion Website.
  • 2010

    Bringing together 30 years of fashion experience, Ivan Hong gives us an insider view into the fashion industry and the pronunciation of brand names.
    Published his first book, “C’est la Mode”, and also brings in designer Fong-Chiih Lu to found couture brand “LUHONG COUTURE”. He was also ambassador for the Taiwan Pavilion at the Shanghai World Expo, also starting a column in the China edition of L’officiel. He was also invited as a recurring panel judge for designer reality show “Super Designer”.
  • 2011

    Globetrotting from Milan to Paris, Ivan Hong brings back the trendiest from all areas.
    He has held a fashion critic column in the Taiwan edition of Vogue, touching on current fashion new and trends.
  • 2012

    Fashion is an attitude, and crosses over into all aspects of living.
    Collaborated with shoe designer Michael Antonio for Fall Winter of 2012.
  • 2013

    At the forefront of the fashion scene, Ivan Hong is a constant guest contributor for magazines and guest stars in TV shows.
    Panel judge for the Taiwan “Elle Style Awards”.
  • 2014

    Ivan Hong is seen celebrating 30 years of Catwalk.
    Was appointed artistic director for the first celebrity and fashion reality show “Dressing the Muse”
  • 2015

    LuHong Couture officially opens shop in Mandarin Oriental on May 30, 2015.
    Welcoming its 5th anniversary, LuHong Couture opens shop in Taipei’s Mandarin Oriental.
  • 2017

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