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Mr. Jason is the brand creative director of SWOFCARE.
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Jason CHANG Ming was born in Beijing and studied in New Zealand in 1999. He graduated from Cambridge High School and Auckland University of Technology. Jason, who studied art in college, had an impressive interaction with university professor Miranda about "the story of the red hat" in class, so he completed his graduation thesis "Headwear Global Report" independently. Through the creation of his graduation thesis and a lot of research, Jason found that he had developed a strong interest in hat design and fashion trends. He hoped to provide customers all over the world with distinctive hat products. After graduation, Jason decided to go to New York to study hat design. One year later, Jason decided to go to Europe with a long history of hat culture to learn more about fashion. He further studied the operation and management of luxury goods systematically, focusing on hat design and fashion trends. Jason was back to New Zealand in 2008 and founded SWOFCARE brand in Auckland. In the same year, SWOFCARE studio was founded in 205 Hobson Street, Auckland. A few years later, SWOFCARE has won the acceptance of Australia market. In 2014, SWOFCARE has entered Japanese market and gained more international market experience in Tokyo and Osaka. SWOFCARE formally entered China in 2015 and set up the world's second products research and development center, that located at 22 guanghua Road, Beijing.
The SLOGAN of SWOFCARE is "positive oneself". Mr. Jason hopes that every product design can be Attractive, Tasteful, Creative, Lifestyle, Upgrade and Exclusive.
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BRAND FOUNDED IN 2008
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SWOFCARE originated in Hamilton, New Zealand, and named in 2005 by Chinese international students, Jason CHANG. He want to assimilate the most indispensable elements into artistic creation, linked S-Sunshine, W-Water, O-Oxygen, F-Future and Care together. Concise and far-reaching characters become the soul of the brand. To give each cap energy and soul, and wake up everyone’s care on society and self, it is just the original intention of the founder.
In 2008, SWOFCARE was formally established in Auckland, New Zealand. After more than 10 years of exploration and attempt, SWOFCARE represents not only the high quality baseball cap brand in the world, but also opening a combination of fashion and quality life. SWOFCARE continues to blend new art forms and inspirational elements, bringing art, fashion, sex appeal, life and energy to its brand culture.
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#New Year's First Hat# SWOFCARE tradition. At the beginning of each year, the creative director leads the entire product design team to SWOFCARE factory to participate in the production of the new year's first hat. They personally experience the whole process of making a hat and technically exchange and discuss with hat-making technicians face-to-face. Thus they can make the product design and production process more harmonious. Only a more complete understanding of all the hat-making processes can have the opportunity to become a product expert, Jason CHANG said. Every year's work journey begins at SWOFCARE factory.
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CRAFTSMANSHIP
From product design selection to product presentation, SWOFCARE goes through no less than 23 hat-making processes. Craftsmen with more than 15 years of experience in hat making are adhering to the craftsmanship and precise control of the product size and hat shape, only to ensure that every product is unique.
Eric, SWOFCARE lead designer, said: "inspiration is like a treasure chest. In addition to the design drawings, the exquisite accessories can meet the needs of SWOFCARE products. We combine design inspiration with wearable art uniquely."
In the r&d department of SWOFCARE, every designer is constantly learning and absorbing fabric knowledge, embroidery and craft, crystal and accessories, and aesthetic art of wearing and so on. In addition, the research and development team often travel to find new breakthroughs in the inheritance of ideas, complete the integration of complex selection elements, and make innovations happen in the stop-and-go process. We not only require professional theoretical knowledge, but also a creative soul. Depict a vivid image in a piece of white paper, and then attach stunning color, carefully give each product freedom and yearning, is what every designer of SWOFCARE need to do.
POSITIVE ONESELF
In SWOFCARE store, we only sell hats. It is precisely these dedication and pursuit of the ultimate that SWOFCARE hats are often cherished. It not only has material value, but also contains far-reaching significance and surprises. SWOFCARE values guide us, every distinguished guest is unique, and we all love positive self.
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BEAUTIFUL JOURNEY
All people work together to achieve a goal, add more choices to a better life, and discover a better self in the journey of life. From the beginning of the brand establishment, we have been trying to create a mission for our employees, and pass on art, fashion, culture, life and energy to every customer through unlimited creativity.
Our beliefs are deeply rooted in our words and deeds, including the creation of the OXY-CARE platform. Through planting trees and paying attention to fresh air, and working with our members and brand partners to bring positive improvements to the community, and caring for life and a healthy lifestyle. These are the mission of SWOFCARE brand.
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| SWOFCARE Product Development Center, Beijing
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ART AND DETAILS
The journey of brand designers around the world has become an inexhaustible inspiration. The love and thinking of nature is transformed into an artistic expression in the hat design, bringing surprises and new ideas to every customer. Details and texture are the soul of every hat decoration. SWOFCARE pays attention to every detail, such as the top button, vent, adjustment button, etc. of the hat. All elements need to achieve the best match. Each product shows the taste and style for the wearer.
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- BRAND RESPONSIBILITY AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
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Putting the word CARE in the trademarks of high-end fashion brands is an unprecedented idea on a global scale. SWOFCARE, which originated in New Zealand, has turned environmental protection and sustainable development into a commitment. Maintaining the long history of handicrafts and distinctive craftsmanship is an important factor in SWOFCARE success. At the same time, SWOFCARE is committed to the protection of environmental resources, and hat fabrics has reached A-level in the inspection reports of China, Japan and the European Union.
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Every SWOFCARE store in the world has a story and a unique style. Our journey starts from the SKY Tower in Auckland, New Zealand, passing through the Waipoua Forest Kauri Park in New Zealand, to Bondi Beach in Australia, then to Mount Fuji in Japan, the Eiffel Tower in Paris, and to The Forbidden City Palace in Beijing. SWOFCARE store conveys the respect for nature and craftsmanship, and yearning for freedom. Adhering to the characteristics of the brand UPGRADE, new products are sold in limited quantities every Friday in the store. The artists will bring the ecological world of natural flowers and plants and the exploration of the future world to distinguished guests. These constantly enriching immersive aesthetic experiences provide more exquisite hats for Customers with higher fashion needs.
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