Toy designer, collector, sneaker guy: quirky men’s style tips from Hong Kong artist Michael Lau
His style, he says, is ‘similar to how I like my artwork to be – cool with a sense of humour and quirkiness’; Lau pairs mass-market tops and pants with sneakers, always white, set off by colourful socks and a vintage watch from his collection
Based in a studio in Kwun Tong, artist Michael Lau is known for his illustrations and toy sculptures. He has also collaborated with various brands and had his work exhibited at now-gone Parisian boutique Colette.
“I always wear red at the opening reception of my exhibitions because red in Chinese culture means happiness and luck. I also like how it brightens up my look even when I’m actually dead tired before the launch of any exhibitions.
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“The watch is a recent acquisition from Christie’s; I love vintage watches because the designs back then had more of a human touch to them. The sneakers are the result of a recent collaboration with Puma as part of their Suede’s 50th anniversary collaboration global project.”
Lau wears a sweater by Loewe, pants by COS, limited edition sneakers by Michael Lau for Puma’s Suede 50th Anniversary, a vintage Audemars Piguet watch, a scarf by Berluti and socks by Tabio.
“I hope my style is similar to how I like my artwork to be – cool with a sense of humour and quirkiness, that has both character and depth.”
