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In their words: photographer Wing Shya recalls 20 years of style highs in Hong Kong

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Photographer, artist and director Wing Shya is a regular contributor to top fashion and art magazines. Photo: Handout
Photographer, artist and director Wing Shya is a regular contributor to top fashion and art magazines. Photo: Handout
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The Wong Kar-wai collaborator reflects on the city’s evolving style, memorable fashion shoots and local trendsetters like Vivienne Tam and Yat Pit

Hong Kong-based photographer, artist and director Wing Shya is best known for his collaborations with famed director Wong Kar-wai on iconic films such as In the Mood for Love. He is also a regular contributor to fashion and art magazines like i-D, Vogue Italia and Numèro.

How do you define style?

It’s a look, just like the sky is blue.

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What is the most memorable fashion event you’ve been to?

“The Love of Couture: Artisanship in Fashion Beyond Time” exhibition (2022) was a collaboration between K11, Hong Kong designer William Chang and London’s V&A. Photo: K11 Musea
“The Love of Couture: Artisanship in Fashion Beyond Time” exhibition (2022) was a collaboration between K11, Hong Kong designer William Chang and London’s V&A. Photo: K11 Musea

An exhibition curated by William Chang called “The Love of Couture”. His vision was all about contrasting colours that really stood out.

How has the concept of style evolved in Hong Kong over the past two decades?

In 2024, Vivienne Tam celebrated her 30th anniversary at Paris Fashion Week with a show named Amour 愛. Photo: Gorunway.com
In 2024, Vivienne Tam celebrated her 30th anniversary at Paris Fashion Week with a show named Amour 愛. Photo: Gorunway.com
I witnessed the bygone days of the Trade Development Council, when there were many up-and-coming designers like Barney Cheng or Vivienne Tam. Now we have brands like Yat Pit, so you can see how people preferred more luxurious styles in the past compared to now.

Who are your top local style icons?

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