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Ryan LO (Fashion Designer)[edit]

Ryan LO (羅子皓, born September 20, 1989) is a London-based, Chinese British fashion designer, whose work explores romantic fantasy and girlishness.

Ryan LO
Born
British Hong Kong
Nationality (legal)British, Chinese
Occupation(s)Fashion Designer, Creative Director
Years active2012-Present

Career[edit]

LO was born and raised in British Hong Kong. He moved to London at the age of 16 to study at the London College of Fashion.

In 2012, LO debuted his first collection in London Fashion Week under Lulu Kennedy MBE’s Fashion East initiative[1], a scheme that nurtures young fashion designers.

Kiko Mizuhara wearing one of LO's designs at the Opening Ceremony of the Tokyo International Film Festival 2019

In 2014, British Fashion Council's awarded their NEWGEN sponsorship to LO. His London Fashion Week show collaborators included Isamaya Ffrench[2], Sam McKnight[3] and Stephen Jones (milliner)[4].

In 2015, LO showcased his first solo runway show at the Tate Britain. His label was also nominated for the LVMH Young Fashion Designer Prize the same year alongside Virgil Abloh’s OFF White, Simon Porte Jacquemus and Demna Gvasalia’s Vetement.[5]

In 2016, LO staged a special fashion show at the Southbank Centre [6] which featured the then-unknown English Actor Emma Corrin as part of Southbank's summer scheme.

In 2019, LO’s personal portrait was featured in Martin Parr’s exhibition "Only Human: Photographs by Martin Parr" at the National Portrait Gallery in London.

His work has appeared in editorials for Vogue Japan, Vogue China, British Vogue, i-D, V Magazine, Another Magazine, Dazed and Confused, Self Service and LOVE.

Style and Influences[edit]

LO has credited his Hong Kong upbringing as a major influence on his collections.[7] The unique cultural melting pot is of particular inspiration. In a review published by SHOWstudio: they described LO's aesthetic collection as Lolita fairytale. "Ruffles, organza and the most beautiful embroidery reminded one of cotilion; these were girls coming of age, coming out and searching for a suitor."

Often plays with opposites, which blurred lines between high fashion and pop culture.[8] His past collaborations include sketch (restaurant)[9], Launer[10], Silver Cross (company)[11]and Sanrio Hello Kitty.[12]

Red Carpet and Celebrities[edit]

As an independent designer, LO dressed Ellen Fanning at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival[13], Helena Bonham Carter at Netflix's The Crown (season 3) worldwide premiere[14] and Lily James's wedding dress at Comic Relief's Red Nose Day which aired on BBC One.[15][16]

Other celebrities who have worn his designs include Kiko Mizuhara[17], Masie Williams[18], Lucy Boyton, Lorde, Rina Sawayama and Lily Allen.

Emma Corrin and Emma Laird had modelled in his fashion shows during their formative modelling years before switching to acting.

References[edit]

  1. ^ Furniss, Jo Ann (2012-09-15). "Fashion East Spring 2013 Ready-to-Wear Collection". Vogue. Retrieved 2022-09-03.
  2. ^ Singer, Olivia (2015-02-26). "Isamaya Ffrench on Ryan Lo's Manga Kate Middletons". AnOther. Retrieved 2022-09-03.
  3. ^ Valenti, Lauren (2019-02-15). "The Pearl Hair Barrettes at Ryan Lo's Romantic London Show Are Surprisingly DIY". Vogue. Retrieved 2022-09-03.
  4. ^ Ahmed, Osman (2016-09-17). "Fashion Week Photo Diary: Ryan Lo and Ashley Williams". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2022-09-03.
  5. ^ Johnson, Noah (2015-02-21). "Exclusive: LVMH Prize Semifinalists on Their Plans for the Future". Vogue. Retrieved 2022-09-04.
  6. ^ Allwood, Emma Hope (2016-07-25). "Ryan Lo on his sugar-sweet retrospective show". DAZED. Retrieved 2022-09-03.
  7. ^ Shu, Agnes. "Made In Hong Kong: Ryan Lo On What Makes A Hong Kong Girl". Tatler Asia. Retrieved 2022-09-03.
  8. ^ Brandes, Bertie (24 February 2015). "Show Report: Ryan Lo A/W 15 Womenswear | SHOWstudio". SHOWstudio. Retrieved 2022-09-03.
  9. ^ Leitch, Luke (2018-02-19). "Ryan LO Fall 2018 Ready-to-Wear Collection". Vogue. Retrieved 2022-09-03.
  10. ^ Leitch, Luke (2017-09-15). "Ryan LO Spring 2018 Ready-to-Wear Collection". Vogue. Retrieved 2022-09-03.
  11. ^ Leitch, Luke (2019-02-15). "Ryan LO Fall 2019 Ready-to-Wear Collection". Vogue. Retrieved 2022-09-03.
  12. ^ Singer, Maya (2017-02-18). "Ryan LO Fall 2017 Ready-to-Wear Collection". Vogue. Retrieved 2022-09-03.
  13. ^ Pike, Naomi (2019-05-17). "The Week's Best Dressed". British Vogue. Retrieved 2022-09-03.
  14. ^ Pike, Naomi (2019-11-15). "The Best-Dressed Celebrities Of The Week". British Vogue. Retrieved 2022-09-03.
  15. ^ Waddell, Lily (2019-03-15). "Comic Relief 2019: One Red Nose Day And A Wedding delights fans". Mail Online. Retrieved 2022-09-03.
  16. ^ de Klerk, Amy (2019-03-26). "You can buy the wedding dress Lily James wore for the Comic Relief special". Harper's BAZAAR. Retrieved 2022-09-03.
  17. ^ Johnson, Dick Thomas (2019-10-28), Mizuhara Kiko from "No Smoking" at Opening Ceremony of the Tokyo International Film Festival 2019, retrieved 2022-09-03
  18. ^ Gallagher, Brian (2019-04-02). "Maisie Williams rocks pink hair and a black dress on Tonight Show". Mail Online. Retrieved 2022-09-03.

External links[edit]

http://www.ryanlo.co.uk

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