The Bling King

Olivier Caouette, founder of costume jewellery store One of a Kind, talks about creating pieces for singer Dua Lipa and his serendipitous partnership with Michelle Ong

By Tara Sobti.

Among the coffee shops and independent restaurants in Hong Kong’s hip neighbourhood of Tai Hang lies an edgy jewellery store that opened on July 4 called One of a Kind. “Stop thinking, start blinging” reads the neon pink sign on the outer wall of the shop, while an ornate crystal chandelier makes for a sparkling greeting as customers enter. Olivier Caouette, the Quebeçois merchant behind this hidden gem, has spent the past 11 years in Asia polishing his bedazzled business model. Though opening a jewellery store during a pandemic may have been too risky for some, Caouette was up for the challenge and set out to create “a one-stop destination for quality, trend-driven and timeless accessories to elevate wardrobes”, he says. Enamoured by Hollywood glamour and the energy of international…

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Tatler Hong Kong (Digital) - 1 Issue, December 2020

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