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Chet Lo
Born1997 (age 28–29)
New York City, US
EducationCentral Saint Martins (BA)
Occupations
  • Fashion designer
  • businessman

Chet Lo (born 1997) is an American fashion designer who resides in London. He is best known for his eponymous fashion brand, which puts out collections largely of his signature spiky knitwear. He is also known for his collaborations with brands including Singaporean fashion house Charles & Keith, American lifestyle brand Converse, and app platform Tinder. His outfits have been worn by individuals including American musicians Lizzo, Doja Cat, MGK, and SZA.

Early life

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Lo was born in New York City[1] in 1997[2] to immigrants from Hong Kong.[3] His mother is Mai-Wah Cheung, a computer scientist who served as CIO of Univision.[4] He was brought up as a Buddhist.[5] After high school, he moved to London, where he attended Central Saint Martins, a constituent college of the University of Arts London, and earned a BA in Knitwear.[6][7] He interned at womenswear brand Proenza Schouler and under designer John Galliano at fashion house Maison Margiela.[8] His graduate collection, Cnidaria's Wife, was described as "futuristic" by Vogue Hong Kong.[9] Lo resides in Hoxton.[10] He describes his sexuality as queer[11] and has a boyfriend.[12]

Career

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After his graduation during the COVID-19 pandemic, Lo struggled to find a job, so decided to launch his own label.[6] The label was soon picked up by incubator Fashion East.[13] He also shared an artist residency at The Standard hotel in London with British-American fashion designer Harris Reed.[14]

Lo specializes in knitwear. His designs are known for their spikes, which are inspired by the durian fruit and made using monofilament yarn. He began working on this style during his second year of fashion school.[15] His first design incorporating these spikes was a sweater he made for personal use.[16][8] He has cited old Japanese comics, Godzilla and Ultraman visuals,[9] the 1988 film Akira, and the anime Neon Genesis Evangelion as influences on his style.[17] His designs have been described by South China Morning Post and The Zoe Report as futuristic and alien, often with a "bubbly" color scheme.[18][19] His company produces only the exact number of items purchased.[1]

Lo had his first London Fashion Week show in Spring 2022,which was facilitated by the British Fashion Council NEWGEN program.[1] The show featured a collection titled "Splash", inspired by his longing for a tropical oasis.[20] His Fall 2022 line, titled "The Tundra", had a vibe he described as "a hoe never gets cold". He also described it as "après-chic".[13] His Spring/Summer 2023 collection, "Bai Sun", was inspired by his Buddhist upbringing and featured a collaboration with tech company Nothing.[5][21] His Fall/Winter 2023 collection "Bioluminescence" used a dark color palette, taking inspiration from the traditional Chinese clothing hanfu.[18][22]

His Spring 2024 collection, "Haam Sap", was inspired by Shunga and Chinese erotic art[23] and explored his sexuality as a queer Asian.[11] His Fall 2024 show was titled "Terracotta" and inspired by the Terracotta Army.[24] His Spring/Summer 2025 collection was inspired by his mother.[4] His Fall/Winter 2025 collection, "Modern Antiquity",[25] was inspired by traditional Western depictions and misrepresentations of Asian art.[26] He took a one-season break before returning with his Fall 2026 collection,[27] which was inspired by a Hong Kong night market and a trip Lo took to Asia with his boyfriend, who had never previously been;[12] the show featured a full night market built inside the venue.[27] Both Spring/Summer 2025 and Fall 2026 were made to be inclusive to blind guests.[28][27]

In 2024, Lo collaborated with Tinder to create "The Lovestruck Collection", inspired by modern dating and his own dating life.[29] His other collaborations include: Converse, to develop footwear for "Modern Antiquity";[25] Spanish retailer Pull&Bear for a capsule collection;[30] furniture brand Rankin Editions for a furniture collection;[31] Charles & Keith to design headbands, purses, and shoes;[16] and Capri-Sun to create a limited-edition bag to carry their juice pouches.[32]

Lo's outfits have been worn by rapper Doja Cat, singers SZA,[33] Dua Lipa,[34] Zara Larsson,[8] Lizzo,[35] MGK,[36] and Willow Smith, actresses Michaela Coel[17] and Chloe Cherry,[37] and socialite Kylie Jenner.[8] His designs featured in Doja Cat's 2021 music video for "Kiss Me More".[38] His Spring/Summer 2025 piece "Spiky Boatneck" is in the collection of the Costume Institute at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.[2]

Lo was listed in Forbes 30 Under 30 in 2022,[39] The Smiley Company Future Positive Creators in 2023,[40] and the Drapers 30 Under 30 in 2025.[41] His collections are a mainstay at the semi-annual London Fashion Week.[12]

In 2022, Lo accused an unnamed fast fashion company of copying his designs. Although the brand was not specified, Instagram watchdog Diet Prada said it was H&M. This was supported by Instagram insinuations made by fellow-designer Harris Reed.[42]

References

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  1. 1 2 3 Delgado, Sara (March 4, 2025). "Designer Chet Lo on BFC's NEWGEN & LFW's New Sustainability Requirements". Teen Vogue. Archived from the original on December 29, 2025. Retrieved July 6, 2026.
  2. 1 2 "Spiky Boatneck". Metropolitan Museum of Art. Retrieved July 6, 2026.
  3. ↑ Dazed (January 12, 2022). "Chet Lo gets lost in New York". Dazed. Retrieved October 11, 2026.
  4. 1 2 "Chet Lo Proves That Mother Indeed Knows Best". Vogue Hong Kong. Archived from the original on December 3, 2024. Retrieved July 6, 2026.
  5. 1 2 Breton, Ayesha Le (September 21, 2022). "Every Look From Chet Lo Spring/Summer 2023". CR Fashion Book. Retrieved July 6, 2026.
  6. 1 2 Militano, Hannah (June 2, 2022). "London-Based Knitwear Designer Chet Lo Is a Star on the Rise". Grazia USA. Archived from the original on June 2, 2022. Retrieved July 6, 2026.
  7. ↑ Subair, Eni (April 14, 2021). "Get to Know Chet Lo, the Visionary Knitwear Designer with SZA and Doja Cat as Fans". Vogue. Retrieved July 6, 2026.
  8. 1 2 3 4 Bateman, Kristen (March 30, 2021). "Designer to Know: Chet Lo". Sudden Chic. Archived from the original on May 17, 2025. Retrieved July 6, 2026.
  9. 1 2 "Chet Lo Is The Visionary Knitwear Designer SZA And Doja Cat Are Obsessed With". Vogue Hong Kong. Archived from the original on July 22, 2025. Retrieved July 6, 2026.
  10. ↑ Block, India (February 16, 2024). "Fashion designer Chet Lo on why their corner of east London is better than New York". The Standard. Archived from the original on February 27, 2024. Retrieved July 6, 2026.
  11. 1 2 Molinos, Paloma (September 19, 2023). "Chet Lo reflects on sexuality in his SS24 proposal". HIGHXTAR. Retrieved July 6, 2026.
  12. 1 2 3 Koopman, Bella (February 22, 2026). "Chet Lo: Ready-To-Wear AW26". 10 Magazine. Archived from the original on April 16, 2026. Retrieved July 6, 2026.
  13. 1 2 "Chet Lo's Sweet And Spiky Designs Are Taking Over London". Nylon. February 20, 2024. Archived from the original on December 8, 2025. Retrieved July 6, 2026.
  14. ↑ Reid, Madeline (December 28, 2021). "Meet Chet Lo's Close-Knit Design Family". BRICKS Magazine. Archived from the original on September 17, 2025. Retrieved July 6, 2026.
  15. ↑ "Chet Lo: A contemporary interpretation of knitwear". Metal Magazine. Archived from the original on June 16, 2024. Retrieved October 10, 2026.
  16. 1 2 "Chet Lo on his durian-inspired collab with Charles & Keith – interview". South China Morning Post. January 8, 2024. Retrieved July 6, 2026.
  17. 1 2 "Chet Lo Makes Remixed Knitwear for Willow Smith and SZA". W Magazine. February 20, 2024. Retrieved July 6, 2026.
  18. 1 2 "Not all partywear: Chet Lo says his clothes can be worn outside the club, too". South China Morning Post. February 25, 2023. Archived from the original on November 11, 2024. Retrieved July 6, 2026.
  19. ↑ "Chet Lo Captures The World's Attention With His Spiky Knitwear". The Zoe Report. February 17, 2022. Archived from the original on March 9, 2026. Retrieved July 6, 2026.
  20. ↑ "In Pictures: Fashion East's Carnival of Emerging Talent". AnOther. September 22, 2021. Retrieved October 11, 2026.
  21. ↑ "Nothing Debuts Ear (Stick) on Runway at London Fashion Week". Hypebae. September 22, 2022. Archived from the original on February 7, 2026. Retrieved July 6, 2026.
  22. ↑ Eleuterio, Juliette (February 18, 2023). "HOT TAKE: CHET LO'S FW23 SHOW IS EXACTLY WHERE THE DESIGNER NEEDS TO BE HEADING | Culted Fashion". Culted. Retrieved July 6, 2026.
  23. ↑ Perry, Octavia (June 24, 2024). "Exploring sexuality through fashion, with Chet Lo". The New Feminist. Archived from the original on January 17, 2026. Retrieved July 6, 2026.
  24. ↑ Batista, Adriano (February 19, 2024). "Chet Lo Fall/Winter 2024". Fucking Young!. Retrieved October 11, 2026.
  25. 1 2 Stout, Brett Edward (February 25, 2025). "CONVERSE AND CHET LO GET TOGETHER FOR NEW COLLAB". MR Magazine. Archived from the original on March 23, 2025. Retrieved July 6, 2026.
  26. ↑ Mansell, Ella (February 23, 2025). "LFW AW25: Chet Lo - The Glass Magazine". Archived from the original on October 12, 2025. Retrieved July 6, 2026.
  27. 1 2 3 Zhang, Tianwei (February 22, 2026). "Chet Lo Fall 2026: A Collective Effort". WWD. Retrieved October 11, 2026.
  28. ↑ Shoaib, Maliha (September 13, 2024). "How Chet Lo made his SS25 show inclusive to blind guests". Vogue. Retrieved July 6, 2026.
  29. ↑ Zhang, Tianwei (January 31, 2024). "Chet Lo Teams With Tinder on a 'Lovestruck' Capsule". WWD. Archived from the original on February 5, 2024. Retrieved July 6, 2026.
  30. ↑ Mongameli, Lynn (February 25, 2025). "Pull&Bear x BFC NEWGEN Debut 'Canvas for Creativity' with Chet Lo & Johanna Parv". PAUSE Online | Men's Fashion, Street Style, Fashion News & Streetwear. Archived from the original on May 15, 2025. Retrieved July 6, 2026.
  31. ↑ DASSA, Nathalie (April 14, 2025). "Chet Lo x Rankin: a sculptural collaboration in design". ACUMEN Magazine. Retrieved July 6, 2026.
  32. ↑ Shaw, Neil (February 23, 2026). "Fashion designer creates bag to carry your Capri-Sun pouch". My London. Retrieved July 6, 2026.
  33. ↑ Lashley, Taylor (September 27, 2022). "Behind the Look: The Story Behind the Custom Chet Lo Looks from Doja Cat and Sza's Viral Music Video". Vogue. Archived from the original on June 9, 2023. Retrieved July 6, 2026.
  34. ↑ Satenstein, Liana (October 29, 2021). "Dua Lipa Dares To Wear the Divisive Popcorn Top". Vogue. Retrieved July 6, 2026.
  35. ↑ "Songs In The Key Of Lizzo". ELLE. July 20, 2022. Archived from the original on March 8, 2026. Retrieved July 6, 2026.
  36. ↑ "Kendall Jenner's Latest Off-Duty Look Included A Denim Midi Skirt". Nylon. July 5, 2022. Retrieved July 6, 2026.
  37. ↑ "London-Based Designer Chet Lo Makes The Forbes 30 Under 30 List". fyzzymag.com. May 5, 2022. Archived from the original on May 24, 2024. Retrieved July 6, 2026.
  38. ↑ Kim, YeEun (May 5, 2022). "Emerging Designer Chet Lo Joins 'Forbes' 30 Under 30 List". Hypebae. Archived from the original on September 26, 2022. Retrieved July 6, 2026.
  39. ↑ "Chet Lo". Forbes. Retrieved July 6, 2026.
  40. ↑ "Chet-Lo: Blending Asian Heritage and Western Aesthetics in Knitwear". Smiley. Archived from the original on March 28, 2023. Retrieved July 6, 2026.
  41. ↑ Okocha, Winifred. "Drapers 30 Under 30 2025: Chet Lo, designer". Drapers. Retrieved July 6, 2025.
  42. ↑ "Chet Lo Has Called Out H&M For Ripping Off His Designs". ddw. April 30, 2022. Archived from the original on January 17, 2026. Retrieved July 6, 2026.
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