Q&a / Sau Lee founder Cheryl Leung on modern cheongsam design: the talented creative director blends East-meets-West aesthetics for the contemporary woman in her Hong Kong-based label Founded in 2014 by Cheryl Leung, Sau Lee is a popular fashion label that has attracted a cult following for its contemporary take on evening wear and the traditional cheongsam Designed for todays cosmopolitan heroine, the Hong Kong-based brand is envisioned by women for women, and saw rapid expansion in Asia during the Covid-19 pandemic We speak with Sau Lees talented creative director and founder about her design inspiration, multicultural upbringing and more
As Osaka told Vogue before the match, which she went on to win 6-3, 3-6, 6-4, the inspiration came when she was reading a storybook to her two-year-old daughter, Shai: Reading to my daughter, discovering beauty in unexpected places like the underwater world, working with artists who care about meaning those moments have all shaped the way I see this expression now. It is the outcome of a collaboration between Nike, Osaka, her longtime creative collaborator Marty Harper and the London-based couturier Robert Wun, who has previously dressed stars such as Beyonc, Cardi B and Ariana Grande
Featuring an off the shoulder cowl neckline and a flattering draped silhouette, this formal dress hugs in all the right places while the side slit adds effortless movement and allure
This print features green vines alongside fruits and vegetables like lemons and tomatoes that are grown in gardens along the Amalfi Coast.
Modern iterations range from V-neck denim styles and cap-sleeve cotton creations to slinky lace looks
