In their words: Kevin Poon unpacks his favourite trends in Hong Kong and beyond

Mar 10, 2026

Cultural entrepreneur Kevin Poon is a man of all trades – a key player in the Hong Kong art scene, a mover and shaker in celebrity circles worldwide, and a successful entrepreneur. Photo: @kpee/Instagram

The cultural entrepreneur is one of the city’s most connected creatives, with Pharrell Williams, David Beckham – and, of course, Clot co-founder Edison Chen – on his speed dial

The co-founder of streetwear brand Clot and retail store Juice with Edison Chen, Kevin Poon, known to friends as KPee, is one of the most connected creatives in Hong Kong and beyond. The “cultural entrepreneur” is also behind coffee chain Elephant Grounds, and high-end venues such as bar Cardinal Point, and is a key player in the city’s art scene. A regular at fashion week in Paris, Poon has A-listers such as Pharrell Williams, Takashi Murakami, Kaws and David Beckham on speed dial.

Poon with Pharrell Williams in Miami, in December 2022. Photo: @kpee/Instagram

How do you define style?

Style to me is how you present yourself, how you view the world and how you show up.

Hilary Tsui and Kevin Poon at the 2008 opening of Adidas’s Atelier Store. Photo: Clara Mak

What are some of the most remarkable fashion events you’ve attended in Hong Kong over the last two decades?

There have been so many memorable fashion events here in Hong Kong, like the Chanel Zaha Hadid Mobile Art, Louis Vuitton and Kanye West, Prada Mode and more.

The Mobile Art Chanel Contemporary Art Container, designed by Zaha Hadid, visited Hong Kong in 2008. Photo: EPA

Why has Hong Kong managed to retain its status as a fashion capital after all these years?

Because we are still here!