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Bowie Wong
Australian fashion designer
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Bowie Wong (born 1969) is a Hong Kong-born Australian fashion and stage designer.[1]
Background
Wong was born in Hong Kong.[2] As the son of a Chinese opera singer, Wong spent his childhood surrounded by stage costumes, which started his interest in design and fashion at an early age.[citation needed] He studied Pure Design in Japan and Stage and Costume Design in Canada.[3]
While finishing his degree in Canada, Bowie was offered contracts on major theatre productions and international shows including The Paul McCartney World Tour, Cats and Les Misérables.[3] In 1997 he moved to Sydney, Australia where he spent three year. At this time, Wong decided to focus on his passion for fashion itself, as he explains, "[fashion] is a romantic roller-coaster ride and I wanted to be a part of that excitement – [but] on my own terms, so I would not have to compromise"[4]
Early career
In 2000, Wong launched his first complete collection and began to establish himself as a local Australian brand.
In 2011 and 2012, Wong produced a couture collection of unique custom-made dresses and bridal-inspired gowns which was shown at Australian Fashion Week.[5][6][7]
He has dressed celebrities such as Kendall Jenner,[8] Kylie Minogue,[9] George Michael,[10] Beyonce and Harry Potter stars Evanna Lynch[11] and Jade Gordon.[12][13]
Wong has been named a Friend of Australia by Tourism Australia in recognition of his contribution to the Australian fashion industry.[14]
Bowie Wong (brand)
In January 2014, Bowie Wong debuted at Paris Fashion Week, the first Australian-based fashion designer to do so, presenting his collection at the Australian Embassy in Paris.[15][16] Wong showed at Paris Fashion Week again in July 2014.[17]
Vogue's Suzy Menkes paid a visit to Wong. Coverage included Women's Wear Daily,[18] Agence France-Presse[19] and Australian media.[20] In Paris, press included Melty Fashion,[21] Paris Haute[22] and Flip-Zone.[23] FashionTV filmed backstage and show coverage.[24]
Wong was also invited by L'Officiel Australia to become a couture contributor for the magazine.[25]
In January 2015, Wong once again presented a collection at Paris Haute Couture Week, as mentioned by The Huffington Post,[26][27][28] Gypset Magazine [29] and FVM Global Magazine [2] amongst others.
