There are not many asian designers can be successful and well-known for their talents in the international stage of design. Actually there are many designers working very hard and keep creating many many extraordinary design and bring innovations to the global design scene.
WEAR AND TEAR, a hand made accessories brand in Hong Kong, founded by
Cheung Lik in 2008. You may not know the brand but you must have seen her designs, especially the collection which collaborated with Day Dream Nation. Frankly, you can notice that her handcraft techniques, for instance, knitting and weaving with wool yarn and metal chain has 'inspired' lots of international brands to launch similar accessories as hers.
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IMMIX CROCHET |
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IMMIX KNIT |
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WEAVE TAPE DOUBLE |
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SQUEEZED GEOMETRIC |
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DAY DREAM NATION |
The brand also offer custom made jewelry services too.
Wear and Tear can be found in
Loveless &
Opening Ceremony in Japan,
Pixie Market in New York and select shop all over the world.
Pictures via
Wear and Tear