Sun Sun

Born in China and raised in Hong Kong, 

I hold a UK–HK BNO passport. 

My Cantonese name is 新新 (Sun Sun), and my English name Strelitzia—inspired by the bird of paradise flower—became the symbol of my brand strelitziasunsun.

WORK EXPERIENCE

HONG KONG 🇭🇰

My fashion journey began in high school, where I worked part-time at local fashion store, Cerruti 1881 and MaxMara while teaching art to children. 

In 1997, I assisted Dries Van Noten during the launch of his first boutique in HK—an experience that shaped my design vision.

I studied General Psychology in Hong Kong. 

JAPAN 🇯🇵

Completed four years of fashion studies while working part-time as an assistant fashion and costume designer for over three years. One month internship Trained at Kuno Shibori Textiles, mastering traditional dyeing and pleating techniques used by Issey Miyake and Yohji Yamamoto.

FRANCE 🇫🇷

Moved to Paris in 2003. After freelancing in styling and production, I joined Maurizio Galante Maison Haute Couture for the 2004 Haute Couture collection and later worked full-time as a designer and pattern maker. I contributed to Haute Couture and Ready-to-Wear collections for ITOCHU MC DAVID, FELISSIMO Japan, and other international brands.

FRANCE – SWITZERLAND 🇫🇷🇨🇭

Worked remotely for Maurizio Galante and launched the Strelitziasunsun Contemporary Bead Jewelry Collection (2006–2011), sold internationally in Tokyo, Paris, Luxembourg, and beyond.

SWITZERLAND 🇨🇭 (since 2008)

Founded STRELITZIASUNSUN HC DESIGN an atelier and Design Studio specializing in luxury design, product development, and brand transformation. I collaborate internationally as a fashion consultant, providing expertise in design, sourcing, trend forecasting, product development, and brand creation.

Freelance Opera Costume Designer for the Swiss Opera Studio since 2008.

Led upcycling and zero-waste fashion workshops at the St. Gallen Textilmuseum since 2023.

Launch strelitziasunsun® in 2026—a Haute Couture prêt-à-porter brand blending minimalism and maximalism.