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Robert Wun: From Dalston to Place Vendôme

After years on the fringes of the industry, the Hong Kong-born designer opens up about his first-ever show, set to close Paris couture week on Thursday: ‘Fear is the inspiration.’
After eight years on fringes of fashion, Hong Kong-born designer Robert Wun will stage his debut show at Paris Haute Couture fashion week.
After eight years on fringes of fashion, Hong Kong-born designer Robert Wun will stage his first-ever show tonight at Paris haute couture week. (Ryan Rivers)

A week ago, Robert Wun’s studio in the Dalston area of East London was buzzing with activity, as the designer prepared to stage a show for the first time ever — at Paris haute couture week, no less. Eight years after the launch of his namesake label, Wun had been invited to close the week as a guest of the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode. But as finishing touches were being put on a dramatic black quilted down cape and a gold lamé dress with panels of ruffles, Wun still couldn’t quite believe it was happening.

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