Cover From left: Gigi Ma, Carina Lau, Irene Kim (Photo: K11 Musea)

From Carina Lau to Sammi Cheng, here is Tatler’s pick of the most stylish guests who brought ‘Love of Couture’ to life at Victoria Harbour on Saturday night

The fashion event celebrating K11 Musea’s annual couture exhibition returned for the second year last Saturday.

Titled The Love of Couture: Artisanship in Fashion Beyond Time, the exhibition is held in collaboration with London’s Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A), showcasing an expertly curated collection of archival and contemporary couture. 

Chair of K11 Night Adrian Cheng and his co-chairs—Oscar-nominated Hong Kong production designer and film editor William Chang Suk Ping, and deputy director and chief operating officer of the V&A Museum, Tim Reeve—graced the gold carpet on the Avenue of Stars with the stunning Victoria Harbour and Hong Kong skyline as backdrop. Joining them were the fashion designers showcased in the exhibition—Tomo Koizumi, Yueqi Qi, Ryunosuke Okazaki, Celine Kwan and Sohee Park—and other guests who came to slay.

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A-listers including Carina Lau, Sammi Cheng and Donnie Yen came out to play in their most glamorous looks that were their interpretation of this year’s dress code: Couture with Love. Below, Tatler takes a look at the most spectacular looks of the night. 

Carina Lau

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Above Carina Lau (Photo: K11 Musea)

One of Hong Kong’s most prominent actresses, Carina Lau elegantly commanded the extravagant metres-long gown by Giambattista Valli on the gold carpet. Later at the after party, Lau changed into a bedazzled Valentino cape dress––an embodiment of glamour and grace.

Gigi Ma

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Above Gigi Ma (Photo: Instagram/@gigilailai_official)

Actress-turned-beauty mogul Gigi Ma made her mark on the evening in a romantic blue feathered jumpsuit from Rami Kadi Maison de Couture and completed her look with Graff jewellery. 

Sammi Cheng

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Above Sammi Cheng (Photo: K11 Musea)

With her never apologetic and always fashion-forward signature style, Canto-pop diva and style icon Sammi Cheng never disappoints. On Saturday, she wore a men’s couture piece from Valentino, and paid tribute to a designer who is showcased as part of the exhibition by pairing the outfit with Windowsen’s otherworldly shoes, and finished her look with chunky Tiffany & Co. jewellery. 

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Jennifer Yu Cheng & Adrian Cheng

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Above Jennifer Yu Cheng & Adrian Cheng (Photo: K11 Musea)

Chair of K11 Night and entrepreneur Adrian Cheng dazzled in a crispy white suit by Dior, while his wife and vice-chairwoman of CTF Education Group Jennifer Yu Cheng opted for volume and elegance in a Christian Siriano gown. The colours of her extravagant dress is also a subtle nod to K11 Night’s graphic design––inspired by how the brain shows loving emotions. 

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Mira Yeh

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Above Mira Yeh (Photo: K11 Musea)

A real show stopper of the night was Tatler’s Asia Most Influential honouree and vice-chairman of the Hong Kong Ballet, Mira Yeh, who opted for an extraordinary look from the Harris Reed spring-summer 2023 collection. Yeh served drama and mystery at the same time with the architectural shape of the ensemble. 

Irene Kim

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Above Irene Kim (Photo: K11 Musea)

South Korean influencer and fashion designer Irene Kim was a vision in Korean designer Sohee Park’s Miss Sohee couture dress and headpiece. A rising star of the global fashion scene, Park is one of the six designers who was showcased in the The Love of Couture: Artisanship in Fashion Beyond Time exhibition. 

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Yoyo Cao

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Above Yoyo Cao (Photo: K11 Musea)

Singapore-based influencer and entrepreneur Yoyo Cao brought Alessandro Michele’s Hollywood glamour to Hong Kong in a Gucci lace gown from its pre-fall 2022 collection.

Jenny Tsang

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Above Jennifer Tsang (Photo: K11 Musea)

One of Tatler Hong Kong’s 2022 Asia’s Most Stylish honouree, Hong Kong-born and Los Angeles-based influencer Jenny Tsang looked effortlessly fashionable in the Adidas x Gucci corset dress, pairing it with Buccellati jewellery.

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Cissy Wang & Donnie Yen

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Above Cissy Wang & Donnie Yen (Photo: K11 Musea)

Power couple Cissy Wang and Donnie Yen opted for classic black and white allure. The actress went for a sleek dress by Balmain, while the actor looked dapper in an Alexander McQueen suit. 

Jonathan Cheung & Elly Lam

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Above Jonathan Cheung & Elly Lam (Photo: K11 Musea)

Fashion partners-in-crime, Jonathan Cheng and Elly Lam, knew how to make an entrance. The angelic tulle gown by Italian couturier Giambattista Valli on Lam looked like a dream. 

Emily Lam-Ho

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Above Emily Lam-Ho (Photo: K11 Musea)

Entreprenuer and fashion influencer Emily Lam-Ho looked ethereal in a Monique Lhuillier gown, which she paired with a Judith Lieber bejewelled clutch. 

Victoria Tang-Owen

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Above Victoria Tang-Owen (Photo: K11 Musea)

At the core of couture is the craftsmanship. As seen on designer, co-founder and creative director of Thirty30 Creative, Victoria Tang-Owen, the Fendi couture dress designed by Kim Jones is a perfect demonstration of this exquisite balance. 

Feiping Chang

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Above Feiping Chang (Photo: K11 Musea)

Paying homage to Gucci by wearing Alessandro Michele, Chang stood out in a flowy purple cape dress while her tasselled headpiece finished the opulent look. 

Nicholas Edward Choi

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Above Nicholas Edward Choi (Photo: K11 Musea)

Hong Kong fencing Olympian and fashion influencer Nicholas Edward Choi matched the beautifully crafted Chanel jacket with flared trousers from homegrown brand KitWanStudios. 

Hilary Fan

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Above Hilary Fan (Photo: K11 Musea)

We couldn’t call it a fashion night without seeing the colour of the year. Influencer and model Hilary Fan stunned in a Valentino vibrant pink gown from the spring-summer 2023 collection. 

Andrew Mok & Imma Gram

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Above Andrew Mok & Imma Gram (Photo: K11 Musea)

Last but not the least, meet the guests who represent the phygital fashion world that we are living in right now. Hong Kong-based artist and designer Andrew Mok, also known as Offgod, strikes a pose in Maison Margiela, accessorised with his signature headphones. Meanwhile, Japanese virtual influencer and model Imma Gram wore a featherlight white Prada gown.

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