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Meet The Sellers:

Helena Yeung, Alexa Bui & Kieran Ho

 

For the latest installment of our Seller Series, we’d like to introduce you to Marketing and PR Manager at Clot, Helena Yeung, certified barre and mat pilates trained instructor and makeup artist, Alexa Bui, and Editorial Director magazine #Legend, Kieran Ho. Read on to learn more about the local fashion lovers and shop their coveted closets below!

Helena Yeung

VC: Tell us about yourself. HY: I'm Helena, an import from Canada with roots in Hong Kong but raised in China! My entire career has been focused on streetwear and sportswear in one way or another, so my style has developed to really mix high and low (i'm talking Nike sweatshorts, slides and a luxury bag... my usual uniform) and an affinity for collecting exclusive sneakers and other lifestyle goods that I definitely don't have room for!

VC: Which one is the most precious item that you own?

HY: Everything I own is precious because I'm a hoarder lol. But if I had to choose, probably my first Kelly and Birkin because those were gifts for milestones in my life (like graduating university) and some jewelry and watches that were passed down or gifts for special occasions.

 

VC: What’s your best-kept fashion secret?

HY: You will never look homeless if you carry yourself well. Oh, and wearing expensive things doesn't always make you look expensive!  

 

VC: What’s the item you’ll never sell?

HY: I have a Louis Vuitton Keepall passed down from my mom from when she was young. It has her initials on it (so really who's ever going to buy that) but also because it's lasted decades and I'm sure decades more... and my Proenza Schouler PS1. I remember that was my first designer bag that I saved up for and bought on my own.

 

VC: Top 3 brands for you?

HY: Currently... Nike, Sacai and Rhude.

Alexa Bui

VC: Tell us about yourself. AB: Like most women today, I’m a whole bunch of things! I’m a freelance makeup artist, a fitness instructor but most importantly, a mother!

VC: Which one is the most precious item that you own?

AB: If we are talking purely material items, I would say this one pair of vintage YSL sunglasses that belonged to my grandfather in the 70s which I found after he passed. I wear them quite often!

 

VC: What’s your best-kept fashion secret?

AB: I don’t think it’s much of a secret but red lipstick and a big pair of sunglasses make any outfit look chic!

 

VC: What’s the item you’ll never sell?

AB: Aside from the aforementioned sunglasses, I think of this onesie that both my kids wore as infants. That is one item I’ll keep and treasure!

 

VC: Top 3 brands for you?

AB: There has been such a shift in designers for brands that I find it hard to choose so I’ll name designers instead! A few designers I really appreciate arePhoebe Philo, Karl and Balenciaga.

Kieran Ho

VC: Tell us about yourself. KH: My life, in a nutshell, would probably be this; I'm a Hong Kong-based Canadian working in the fashion and media industry. My story started with me graduating from fashion school in the UK and then finding myself at a fashion buying job which later led me to a gig as a stylist for a magazine publishing company in Hong Kong and that eventually snowballed into my current position as Editorial Director at #Legend magazine (www.hashtaglegend.com). I'm usually either seen at my office, at the bar or on a plane. Yeah, I think these are the 3 of my natural habitats, although I haven't been doing much of the latter lately for obvious reasons.

VC: Which one is the most precious item that you own?

KH: The most precious item for me would probably be my Cartier Love bracelet with multi-coloured gemstones. It was gifted to me last year because I had a slight penchant for Thanos' Infinity Gauntlet from Avengers. Not because I wanted to destroy half of the universe or anything that dramatic, but I just thought it was some pretty bad-ass jewellery. Also, it's a Love bracelet and that bears some sentimental value.

 

VC: What’s your best-kept fashion secret?

KH: Hmmm, a secret? Well if I told you then it wouldn't be much of a secret then, right? Maybe I'll just describe my ethos for dressing instead. I'm a big-time believer of mixing high and low pieces when getting dressed. High-low can mean mixing luxury brands like Chanel with more "everyday" brands like Nike or Uniqlo, but it doesn't just have to apply to labels. I hate looking overdressed but also underdressed, so I like the best of both worlds. That means if I'm carrying something which I deem "fancy", such as an exotic skin bag, then I'll dress it down with some sportswear like a hoodie or sweats. Oh, and I've found jewellery to be an invaluable investment because a good wrist stack elevates any look by miles.

 

VC: What’s the item you’ll never sell?

KH: When I graduated from school, I got a two-tone Rolex Datejust which was a hand-me-down from my dad. I don't think I'll ever sell that because I like the idea of a family heirloom.

 

VC: Top 3 brands for you?

KH: The top three brands I find myself coveting over and integrating into my wardrobe the most are Prada, Chanel and Hermès. I think Prada does the right balance between fun and utilitarian, while Chanel and Hermès designs and craftsmanship are absolutely timeless.

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