Leading fashion brand CHARLES & KEITH has officially launched a six-piece capsule collection in collaboration with Chet Lo, the highly-regarded 26-year-old Asian American designer based in London. Renowned for his avant-garde designs and innovative spikey popcorn knitting technique, Chet Lo has gained global recognition, with his creations worn by celebrities such as Zendaya, Dua Lipa, Kylie Jenner, and Doja Cat.
The collaboration brings Chet Lo’s iconic Durian fruit-inspired spikes to life in a reinterpretation of six of CHARLES & KEITH’s most coveted designs. The collection showcases platform mules, tie-around ballerina flats, sculptural sling-backs, petite geometric hand-carries, distinctive shoulder bags, and a unique headband. Each piece features Chet Lo’s signature spikey detailing, offering a blend of fierceness and elegance.
The capsule collection is available in three colorways inspired by Chet’s distinctive aesthetic – Vibrant Red, paying homage to his Asian roots; Vivacious Fuchsia, reflecting the electrifying energy of his designs; and Black, Chet’s preferred color, adding a touch of chic modernity.
Renowned photographer Daniel Archer captures the essence of the collaboration in a minimalist campaign that plays with light and shadows, perfectly complementing Chet Lo’s experimental aesthetics and CHARLES & KEITH’s refined modernity.
Chet Lo shares his vision for the collection, stating, “For the designs, we wanted to emulate the femininity and strength of women incorporating my signature spikes, which signify protection but also a distinct sensuality. It has honestly been an amazing experience working with an established accessories brand such as CHARLES & KEITH. This collection helps broaden the Chet Lo world which we’ve been working very hard to create,”
Fredie Stevens, Design Director at CHARLES & KEITH, expresses the serendipitous nature of the collaboration, stating, “The capsule collaboration with Chet Lo came by in the most serendipitous way. It is wonderful when our support of young creative talent flourishes and we’re able to extend a partnership with them beyond the runway. These collaborations lead to amazing designs that inject their creative vision into our iconic shoes and bags. The integration of Chet’s trademark spikes makes for such a chic ode to the year of the dragon as well.”
CHARLES & KEITH will retail the distinctive designs from Chet Lo’s Spring/Summer 2024 collection on its e-commerce site, providing customers with a new immersive online retail experience to shop for a complete look.
The CHET LO x CHARLES & KEITH Capsule Collection is now available in retail stores and online via the brand’s official website.
