Style according to … Han Chong: fashion brand Self-Portrait's founder shares his favourite luxury resorts, London haunts – and stand-out piece from the label's current collection
Founded by Malaysian designer Han Chong in 2013, Self-Portrait started out as a maker of well-made, photogenic and affordable lace dresses. Since then, the brand has successfully expanded into categories such as jewellery and handbags, and has unveiled collections in collaboration with designers such as Christopher Kane. Chong, who is based in London and has dressed celebrities such as
Kate Middleton and
Selena Gomez , often travels to Asia, including his hometown of Penang. Here he shares his favourite finds.
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