Charles Wong is the founder and chief executive of Charles & Keith, a Singapore-based fashion and accessories brand that is now potentially valued at more than US$2 billion. It was started by Wong in 1996 and has grown from a humble store in Singapore’s business district into a thriving empire with more than 700 stores in 34 countries worldwide.

Known for its trendy footwear, bags and accessories, Charles & Keith has been worn by celebrities and influencers such as Liu Wen, Hailey Bieber and Emily Ratajkowski. In 2011, LVMH’s private equity arm L Capital Asia bought a 20 per cent stake in the company, marking its value at a cool SG$200 million at the time. A more recent valuation in August 2022, from another potential sale of a 20 per cent stake, places the company's worth at more than US$2 billion.

Charles & Keith has been raising its profile in the past year, collaborating with artists such as Coco Capitan, fashion designers Cecilie Bahnsen and Shushu/Tong, and appointing various K-pop stars such as f(x)’s Krystal Jung and popular girl group Itzy as its global ambassadors.