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Rosana Lai

“I like pieces that are easy to mix and match, especially embroidered pieces. I have quite a few in my wardrobe. I guess they’re a testament to my style since they’re pieces that have survived all my moving since 2013.”
Clothes real Hongkongers wear: Tasha Ling, fashion stylist
Kwok wears a sheer top from H&M, jeans and robe from Zara and white trainers from TopShop.

“I collect old, hand-embroidered pieces when I travel. I think it’s a beautiful and precious craft that speaks to the time spent and the presence of the maker. Sometimes I also buy machine-made embroideries because authentic pieces have become quite rare or pricey.”

Clothes Kwok wears for work
“My go-to outfit can be any colour, but it’s usually a fitted top that goes with a loose bottom that always goes below the knees.”

“Being a designer makes me more aware of trends both in art and fashion ... and trends are what I try to avoid.”
Fashions real Hongkongers choose: Sybil Kot, PR account director
Kwok wears a white T-shirt from H&M, black trousers from COS, red lace-up heels from Zara and earrings from her own designs.

“Most of my work is inspired from personal emotions and memories. The compositions of their colours, shapes and textures are largely informed by paintings, especially from the surrealist period. My work also embraces the natural textures of materials, looking for beauty from roughness and irregularity.”

What Kwok wears for leisure
Navy top from H&M, floral skirt form a vintage store in Amsterdam, silver sandals from Millie and bracelet and brooch from her own designs.

“My favourite piece by far is a floral skirt from Amsterdam. Its pattern and combination of colours are beautiful and striking yet versatile enough to go with practically any shoes and top. Every time I wear it I’m reminded of my lovely summer spent in Amsterdam.”


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Clothes real Hongkongers wear: Vann Kwok, accessories designer and artist

Vann Kwok, accessories designer and artist. Photo: Michelle Wong

Detail shot of Vann Kwok, accessories designer and artist in Hong Kong on July 21, 2017. 21JUL17 [16AUGUST2017 STYLE CONFESSIONS FASHION] CREDIT / Michelle Wong

--WORK-- Vann Kwok, accessories designer and artist, wears, in Hong Kong on July 27, 2017. Kwok wears black trousers from COS, red lace-up heels from Zara and earrings from her own designs. 21JUL17 [16AUGUST2017 STYLE CONFESSIONS FASHION] CREDIT / Michelle Wong

--PLAY-- Vann Kwok, accessories designer and artist, wears, in Hong Kong on July 21, 2017. Navy top from H&M, floral skirt form a vintage store in Amsterdam, silver sandals from Millie and bracelet and brooch from her own designs. “My favourite piece by far is the floral skirt from Amsterdam. Its pattern and combination of colours are beautiful and striking yet versatile enough to go with practically any shoes and top. Every time I wear it I’m reminded of my lovely summer spent in Amsterdam.” 21JUL17 [16AUGUST2017 STYLE CONFESSIONS FASHION] CREDIT / Michelle Wong

--WORK-- Vann Kwok, accessories designer and artist, in Hong Kong on July 21, 2017. 21JUL17. Kwok wears a sheer top from H&M, jeans and robe from Zara. 21JUL17 [16AUGUST2017 STYLE CONFESSIONS FASHION] CREDIT / Michelle Wong

Vann Kwok, accessories designer and artist, wears, in Hong Kong on July 21, 2017. Navy top from H&M, floral skirt form a vintage store in Amsterdam, silver sandals from Millie and bracelet and brooch from Kwok's own designs. [16AUGUST2017 STYLE CONFESSIONS FASHION] CREDIT / Michelle Wong

--WORK-- Vann Kwok, accessories designer and artist, wears, in Hong Kong on July 27, 2017. “My go-to outfit can be any color, but it’s usually a fitted top that goes with a loose bottom that always goes below the knees.” “Being a designer makes me more aware of trends both in art and fashion…and trends are what I try to avoid.” Kwok wears a white T-shirt from H&M, black trousers from COS, red lace-up heels from Zara and earrings from her own designs. 21JUL17 [16AUGUST2017 STYLE CONFESSIONS FASHION] CREDIT / Michelle Wong

Fashions real Hongkongers choose: Nigel Yau, Rapha customer service manager

Nigel Yau sports a Lazer helmet, Walz Caps cycling hat, and top, bottoms and gloves by Rapha. Photo: Michelle Wong

This image shows Nigel Yau, Customer Service Manager at Rapha, bought these Germany army trainers back in 2010 from a vintage store in Venice. Photo: Michelle Wong [19JULY2017 FEATURES FASHION Style confessions]

This image shows Nigel Yau, Customer Service Manager at Rapha, wears a cotton lycra blend t-shirt from Harbour Runners, and shorts by Swrve. Photo: Michelle Wong [19JULY2017 FEATURES FASHION Style confessions]

This image shows Nigel Yau, Customer Service Manager at Rapha, wearing a socks from Taobao, which say “running” in Chinese. Photo: Michelle Wong [19JULY2017 FEATURES FASHION Style confessions]

This image shows Nigel Yau, Customer Service Manager at Rapha, wears a top from Uniqlo and pants by Lululemon. Photo: Michelle Wong [19JULY2017 FEATURES FASHION Style confessions]

This image shows Nigel Yau, Customer Service Manager at Rapha, Yau’s essentials include spectacles from Linda Farrow, Oakley and Chair Eyes for Xander Zhou, a Sony camera and wide-angel lens from Moment, earphones from Bose, cutlery set from Snow Peak, Faber-Castell vintage pencil box, Prive pomade, trinkets from Rapha and Runners of Copenhagen, and a pocket knife set from Gerber. Photo: Michelle Wong [19JULY2017 FEATURES FASHION Style confessions]

This image shows Nigel Yau, Customer Service Manager at Rapha, wears a Swatch watch, and bracelets by Bottega Veneta and Argento. Photo: Michelle Wong [19JULY2017 FEATURES FASHION Style confessions]

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Kwok is a fan of hand-embroidered pieces that are easy to mix and match, and fitted tops and loose bottoms, while she tries to avoid following trends
