Born in Hong Kong, Robert Wun was discovered by the esteemed Joyce Boutique after showcasing his graduation collection at the London College of Fashion in 2012. He launched his eponymous brand in 2014, which marked the beginning of an inspiring and much-lauded journey for him.
Robert’s fashion achievements have gained widespread recognition over the years. In 2020 he was named one of Fashion Asia Hong Kong 10 Asian Designers to Watch. He received the ANDAM Fashion Awards Prix Spécial in 2022 and was recognised as one of fashion's most influential figures by Vogue Business 100 and Tatler Asia in 2023. In January 2023 he made his Paris Fashion Week debut, receiving strong support from CHANEL President Bruno Pavlovsky, where he unveiled his first haute couture collection at the closing fashion show. His designs have been worn by international celebrities including Beyoncé, Celine Dion, Lady Gaga, Adele, Cardi B, Florence Pugh and Billy Porter. He has also designed costumes for the Royal Ballet, the hit film The Hunger Games and a commercial directed by Hong Kong’s Wong Kar-wai.
“I do believe that fashion can be more than clothing”, said Robert Wun. Robert’s journey to becoming a top-notch international fashion designer is inspiring. Apart from the ELITES show, he will lead a master sharing session on 5 September at CENTRESTAGE at HKCEC, sharing insights and experiences with attendees. His innovative designs will also be showcased at the fairground.
