LIVING HISTORY

Tatler pays a visit to Kai-yin Lo, the art historian, curator and jewellery designer, at her home—where 18th-century Chinese furniture sits comfortably alongside contemporary design

By Andrea Lo

Visiting Kai-yin Lo in her Hong Kong home feels like stepping back in time. The space, a reflection of her own life, features antiques and her own designs. From intricately carved Chinese antiques to bold, modern necklaces, every object whispers stories of heritage and creativity. “Instead of [following] the more old-fashioned, traditional collectors, who would preserve their collections, I decided to make them part of my everyday life,” says the art historian, curator and jewellery designer, who is the founder of the eponymous jewellery brand. There are pieces steeped in history at every turn—and instead of being placed on shelves and out of reach, they are seamlessly woven into her surroundings. A table and cabinet made of longyanmu, a material that derives from the longan tree, trace their origins to…

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Tatler Hong Kong (Digital) - 1 Issue, January 2025

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