What do the words ‘entrepreneur’, ‘mental health advocate’, ‘it girl’ and ‘fitness influencer’ have in common? That’s right: Jessi Chloe Chen. But the reality is Chen is bigger than the sum of her titles.

She is, in the most unassuming way, undefinable. That’s why one day she can star in magazine editorials: the next, she can speak definitively about mental health for Talking Mental, or hit Family Form to teach a class or manage her company Andrsn Flowers. PAKT meets the modern-day maverick to talk about fashion memories, Rhianna and what you won’t find in her wardrobe!

While her previous life might have seen her helping Fortune 500 companies and states with their cross-border international arbitration disputes, today Founder of The Happy Space Company, Nassim Secci is the go-to woman for anyone in Hong Kong who needs an overhaul of their home organisation. Here the Iranian-American talks to PAKT about the one…

With a stellar career at Ralph Lauren under her belt and the launch of her environmentally-conscious label ALLEGORY, whose garments are made using black, deadstock fabrics in everyday styles, it’s fair to say that Fiona Fang is having a moment — and this motivated Hong Kong girl is just firing up. Here she talks to…

For those already acquainted with Chantel Shafie‘s effortless way with fine jewellery, it will come as no surprise to discover that the glamorous Anglo-Persian models her eponymous jewellery collection for her social feeds most mornings, dressed in her Olivia Von Halle pjs; her creations piled on with carefree aplomb. The designer, who started her namesake brand in 2010 after…

Craving a creative outlet alongside her corporate career, Nicole Mott formed Dressing The Woman with her good friend, Food Network and TLC TV Presenter, Debbie Wong. The duo’s fun and unique styling service guides women to uncover their authentic personal style employing the Kibbe method. Reflected in their own distinctive yet complementary styles, the system…

From a career defining role as launch Editor in Chief of Harper’s Bazaar India, to her work as an international chronicler of fashion trends, Sujata Assomull has long harnessed the power of her own cultural background to become the go-to resource in the industry for commentary on India and the Middle East’s evolving and dynamic markets. Now…

As one of Asia’s most in-demand wedding planners, nobody knows how to set the mood like Nicole Froelich. The creative force behind Nicole Please, her bespoke wedding event company, she has chalked Celina Jade and Han Geng’s wedding among stellar events she’s planned over the last few years.  Born in Zurich, the half Taiwanese, multi-lingual, whirlwind started her career in hospitality, but quickly became known…

Founder, creative director, mother, entrepreneur, and charity president — it’s fair to say the force of nature that is Victoria Tang-Owen is thriving. Having launched multidisciplinary design studio Thirty30 Creative with her husband Christopher Owen in order to work with brands on existing concepts, 2020 saw them set up Victoria Tang Studio. Following recent collaborations with Artistic Director Kim Jones and artist Kenny Scharf…

Historically, Hong Kong’s strong fashion manufacturing roots meant emerging local designers took a back seat to global brands and fast fashion but, in the last decade an increasing number of creative entrepreneurs have launched brands that are bringing a whole new perspective to the local fashion scene. Leading the way with her feminine dresses and…

Inna Rodchenko-Highfield speaks to PAKT about dream collaborators, whose wardrobe she covets and what one fashion item conveys who she is sartorially.