THE UNTOLD STORY

As an art and culture specialist, Kai-yin Lo has long been telling the story of Asia’s rich heritage. Now her own fascinating tale is to become public with the release this month of her autobiography

BY ANNIE DARLING.

In a world of passing celebrity, Kai-yin Lo radiates an aura of timeless elegance. A jewellery designer-cum-cultural historian, her distinct personal style (she is famous for wearing mismatched shoes) and characterful Mid-Levels home perfectly reflect her captivating personality. When she greets me at her apartment, I am struck by her powerful charisma, part enveloped in a glamour from the past, part modern in both outlook and awareness. She wears an asymmetrical burgundy blouse and red cashmere skirt, both of which she made herself, with two layered necklaces generously strung with keshi pearls from her jewellery line, Kai-Yin Lo Design. “Come, sit,” Kai-yin says, pulling a chair out from a dining table, no doubt an antique. The number of artefacts and collectibles on display is astonishing—and most of her belongings are…

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Tatler Hong Kong (Digital) - 1 Issue, October 2019

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