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“Kai-Yin Lo was probably the first Hongkonger to successfully turn her own name into a luxury brand in the 1980s
……She is also a cultural historian who has curated a number of major exhibitions in
Hong Kong and abroad, edited several scholarly books on Chinese ceramics, furniture and the
traditional Chinese home
……and wields a lot of influence in shaping Hong Kong’s cultural sectors.”
- Enid Tsui, South China Morning Post, Hong Kong, 10 December 2016
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“She interprets culture and heritage into original and highly wearable art that reflects China and Asia’s past and present, and heralds the future.”
- Asia Society New York website, 12 June 2015
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“Making history wearable…Kai-Yin is the first to interpret the cultural past in a contemporary sense”
- David Pillings, Former Asia Editor, Financial Times, 3-4 May 2013
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“Her aesthetic concept and treatment ‘Balancing with imbalance’ has made her world renown. East
and West convergence in her style of design also represents a way of life.”
- Vogue China, Autumn, 2013
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“…… your books are so very impressive - the way you look at art, design, and life in a holistic
fashion is very special and that you do it with a historical understanding and true connoisseurship
makes you rare indeed.”
- Jan Stuart, Former Keeper of Asia, the British Museum 2011
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“Her understanding of China’s rich legacy avoids imitation and she constantly reinterprets China’s heritage in entirely contemporary terms.”
- Citation for awarding Kai-Yin Lo as “World’s Best Chinese Designer” by Hong Kong Design Centre in 2007, recognized to be the highest honour given to a designer of Chinese nationality.
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“Her understanding of China’s rich legacy avoids imitation and she constantly reinterprets China’s heritage in entirely contemporary terms.”
- Citation for awarding Kai-Yin Lo as “World’s Best Chinese Designer” by Hong Kong Design Centre in 2007, recognized to be the highest honour given to a designer of Chinese nationality.
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“The Kai-Yin Lo Distinguished Program Series creates a platform to discuss and promote the role of the role of arts, culture, creative enterprises and innovation in contemporary society, the relationship between the individual and community, heritage and globalization, as well as the synergies between economic growth and cultural enterprises. In this series, artists, designers, cultural leaders, and urban planners are invited to share their views.”
- Rachel Cooper, Director, Global Performing Arts and Cultural Initiatives, Asia Society, 19 October 2017
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“A renaissance woman”
- Wall Street Journal, 2011
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“She bridged the gap between precious and fashion jewelry - and set a new direction. She is a pioneer.”
- Current International Editor of Vogue, former Fashion Editor of International Herald Tribune –
Suzy Menkes, 7 May 1992