Since graduating from London’s Central Saint Martins in 2020 and launching his eponymous record label during the pandemic, Chet Lo’s Spiky knits have been seen on everyone from Kylie Jenner and Zendaya to SZA, Dua Lipa and Doja Cat. Now, thanks to a Chet Lo x Charles & Keith collaboration, the 26-year-old designer’s work will be more accessible than ever.
The London-based brand has teamed up with the affordable Singapore-based footwear and accessories brand to create a capsule collection that brings high fashion to the masses. Available on January 23rd, the range consists of three shoes – wedge heels, platform mules and tie-up ballerinas – as well as two bags and a statement headband – all featuring Lo’s signature knit designs. You’ll also find exclusive ready-to-wear pieces (at Chet Lo prices) like a pin mini and midi skirtas well as a embossed long sleeve top.
According to Lo, it was an obvious collaboration for him. “Charles & Keith has been very supportive of my brand in the past by creating accessories for my runway shows,” she tells Refinery29 via email. “It was like second nature to say yes to this capsule collaboration when I was approached.”
All six pieces are available in three colorways inspired by Lo’s Asian roots as well as his modern, futuristic aesthetic: Vibrant Red, Vivacious Fuschia and Black. Even the spiky knit has a personal touch, which Lo tells us is inspired by the durian fruit, an important part of his Chinese-American culture. “I think it’s culturally important to incorporate these physical elements of my heritage and family through my fashion and create something fun and unique,” she says.
The focus in this collection was portability and versatility. For example, Lo suggests wearing the plexiglass heels for a night out, as well as pairing them with baggy jeans for a more casual look. With prices ranging from $39 for the headband to $153 for the bag, we expect to see glimpses of this collection at next month’s fashion weeks, when Lo will also showcase his fall/winter collection.
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