Robert Wun

Robert Wun
Born
Hong Kong
EducationLondon College of Fashion
Occupation
  • Fashion designer
Websiterobertwun.com

Robert Wun is a Hong Kong-born London-based fashion designer.[1][2] After graduating from London College of Fashion, Wun founded his eponymous fashion brand in 2014, focusing on womenswear collections.[3][1]

Early life and education

Wun was born and raised in Hong Kong.[1][4] He started to take an interest in fashion at the age of 11 after he "met a cool girl a few years older than me at my family’s church who started a course in fashion design".[3]

Wun moved to London where he studied at London College of Fashion. He graduated in 2012.[3][1]

Career

Wun launched his own fashion brand in 2014.[5]

In 2022, the designer debuted his first solo museum exhibition called, Robert Wun: Between Reality and Fantasy at SCAD FASH.[6] In the same year, he was also awarded the ANDAM Prix Spécial along with a $100,000 award cheque.[7]

In 2023, Wun debuted his first official couture collection during Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week.[8][5][9]

Wun's designs have been worn by the likes of Björk, Solange, Lady Gaga, Cardi B, Céline Dion, Lizzo, and Doja Cat. [3][8][4]

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Robert Wun finally steps into the spotlight". Financial Times. 2023-01-19. Retrieved 2023-01-27.
  2. ^ Jovic, Biljana; Petkovic, Dragica Obratov; Gajanic, Olga (2021-12-28). "Biodesign In Architecture, Landscape Architecture And Fashion : Biodesign Na Arquitetura, Arquitetura Da Paisagem E Moda". Revista Brasileira de Expressão Gráfica. 9 (2): 1–24.
  3. ^ a b c d "Robert Wun's Futuristic AW21 Collection Is An Ode To His Grandmother". British Vogue. 2021-04-05. Retrieved 2022-01-27.
  4. ^ a b "Robert Wun Creates Fantastical Designs for Lady Gaga and Lizzo". W Magazine. Retrieved 2022-01-27.
  5. ^ a b "5 Things To Know About Robert Wun's Couture Debut". British Vogue. 2023-01-27. Retrieved 2023-01-27.
  6. ^ Albertson, Scottie Walden (Jan 3, 2022). "SCAD FASH debuts 'Robert Wun: Between Reality and Fantasy'". SCAD.edu. Retrieved 2023-02-06.
  7. ^ WW, FashionNetwork com. "Botter wins ANDAM 2022 Grand Prize; Robert Wun the Prix Spécial". FashionNetwork.com. Retrieved 2023-02-06.
  8. ^ a b "Couture newcomer Robert Wun on selling to the super rich". Vogue Business. 2023-01-25. Retrieved 2023-01-27.
  9. ^ Templeton, Lily (2023-01-26). "Robert Wun Couture Spring 2023". WWD. Retrieved 2023-01-27.