Hong Kong Fashion Guru Wallace Kwan Shares His 90's Vintage Collection
In the Hong Kong fashion scene, one individual has made a significant impact. With 22 years of valuable experience, Wallace Kwan has been deeply immersed in the retail fashion industry, serving roles as a buyer, designer, and Creative Director for various brands. His extensive involvement also extends to being a key player in curating merchandise for the renowned brand I.T.
Wallace memulai perjalanannya di dunia fashion sebagai buyer untuk retail Double Park pada 2001. His role involved frequent travels to the United States and Japan, providing valuable insights into global fashion trends.
Wallace yang tak hanya dikenal sebagai profesional di industri ini Wallace juga merupakan collector fashion items terutama dari dekade 1990an dan 2000an. His collection includes pieces from renowned designers such as Alexander McQueen, Helmut Lang, Hussein Chalayan, Martin Margiela, and Owen Gaster. The cutting and materials of these clothes, along with the designers' life philosophies and concepts, serve as inspiration for his work as a designer.
It's also mentioned that Wallace started collecting these designs during his 20s when he was studying design at a local industrial college. His collection became a reference point and a source of inspiration for his work as a designer. Bahkan setelah meninggalkan pekerjaan lamanya, Wallace masih menjaga koleksi fashion itemsnya dan menganggapnya sebagai a reflection of his passion for fashion.
In addition to discussing his personal collection, Wallace shares insights into the popularity of vintage items and archival products in the current fashion trend. Menurutnya, kendala yang dihadapi oleh para perancang pada tahun 90-an, seperti keterbatasan teknologi dan norma-norma masyarakat pada dekade itu, membuat sulit untuk menciptakan koleksi penuh setiap musim. Kesulitan untuk tampil beda menghasilkan desain yang unik dan avant-garde yang kini dicari sebagai barang vintage.
