Eastern Promises

Japan inspires Austy Lee’s latest creations

Austy Lee’s goal is not only to bring more light into the lives of those who see and wear his jewellery. He approaches his craft with the loftier aim of delivering “psychedelic healing” through colour and beauty. So it should come as no surprise that Lee’s work bursts with vibrant hues that are reminiscent of a garden in bloom. Having grown up among the greenery of Tsing Yi in the New Territories, this talented designer frequently looks to nature as a key influence. Although his aesthetic touchpoints have been as broad and varied as hippie counterculture, Scandinavian mythology, sex and punk rock, Lee’s latest pieces herald a return to the natural realm, drawing upon the flora and fauna of ancient Japan. Hemp flowers and leaves, once a popular pattern for…

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

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