Titi Kwan

Titi Kwan is a Hong Kong born, Paris-based fashion designer and wardrobe stylist. From the mid-1990s he worked closely with Chinese singer/actress Faye Wong as her stylist before moving to Paris to become a full-time designer in the early 2010s.

Early life and education Titi Kwan's father was a tailor who worked from home, specialising in traditional Chinese garments. Aged 15, he moved to Paris to stay with his sister, where he was able to express his individual sense of style without feeling out of place. He has been compared to fellow celebrity stylists Nicola Formichetti and Rachel Zoe, and called "Asia's most infamous stylist".

Fashion designer Faye Wong's four-year career break in 2004 enabled Kwan to pursue fashion design, and develop his vision. The collection was taken up by Maria Luisa Poumaillou, who sold it through her Paris boutique. Despite this early success, Kwan chose not to design again until 2011, when he felt more confident about his skills.

Kwan's designs, which start with draping fabric on a form before sketching or devising a pattern, combine bias cutting and draping with folding techniques to create garments designed for movement and comfort. as an important influence on his work.

Kwan has collaborated with Christophe Lemaire of Hermès and Martine Sitbon. He also continues to work closely with Faye Wong, creating costumes for her 2011 world tour, including a goddess gown made from a single piece of fabric, and a dramatically flowing gown using over 100 metres of layered chiffon.