DHL “giving retired uniforms a second life”

DHL Express (DHL) introduces limited-edition fashion pieces made from its retired uniforms. This initiative supports the development of sustainable fashion in Hong Kong, striving to breathe new life into retired apparel while supporting the next generation of designers to address fashion’s environmental challenges.

Refashioned by Angus Tsui, a renowned local designer famous for his sustainable designs, the limited-edition sling bags, shoulder bags and wallets were made by utilizing retired DHL uniform items including waterproof combi jackets, raincoats, cargo trousers and quilted liners, all while ensuring significant durability and functionality. Pre-orders for the stylish pieces will begin on January 8th.

DHL will hold a charity sale in partnership with Redress, a Hong Kong-based environmental NGO, to further advocate for and support local sustainable fashion. All profits will be donated towards the NGO’s work to provide development support to emerging designers in their alumni network via the Redress Design Award program. These designers are – a new breed of fashion designers prioritizing sustainability and circularity as much as desirability.

“Underlining our commitment to the development of sustainable fashion in Hong Kong, we are extremely excited to give retired DHL uniforms a second life through Angus Tsui’s creativity. This initiative contributes to DHL’s mission as a leading logistics partner in the fashion and retail industry, enhancing sustainability awareness. Moreover, we are proud to put the limited-edition fashion pieces up for sale, supporting a charitable cause in collaboration with Redress, and aiming to further promote a positive change in the industry,” said Andy Chiang, Senior Vice President and Managing Director, DHL Express Hong Kong and Macau.

“I am thrilled to be working with DHL and Redress, especially on this meaningful and exciting project that creates a positive impact on the environment and supports a charitable cause. It’s an honour that this design won the DHL GoGreen Plus Alumni Prize in the Redress Design Award 2024. Now I also take pride in seeing the idea come to life through retired DHL courier uniforms, transforming them into stylish, functional fashion pieces inspired by the journey of a DHL shipment while highlighting the brand’s iconic look, logo, and colours,” said Angus Tsui.

Angus Tsui, who brought his unique vision into reimagining retired DHL uniforms, won the “DHL GoGreen Plus Alumni Prize” in partnership with Redress. In 2014, Angus launched his namesake sustainable womenswear and menswear brand, employing zero-waste, upcycling, and reconstruction design techniques. He is also the recipient of the Redress Design Award Hong Kong 2012 People’s Choice Award.