Ffixxed Studios
Ffixxed Studios is a fashion label founded by Fiona Lau and Kain Picken, rooted in Hong Kong and based in Shenzhen. It makes men's and women's ready-to-wear alongside art and curatorial projects.
| Founders | Fiona Lau, Kain Picken |
|---|---|
| Base | Shenzhen, China |
| Collaboration began | 2008, Berlin |
| Products | Men's and women's ready-to-wear |
| Website | ffixxed.com |
What is Ffixxed Studios?
Ffixxed Studios is a fashion and art practice founded by designers Fiona Lau and Kain Picken. The label has been closely associated with Hong Kong, where it was promoted among the city's emerging designers, and is based in Shenzhen, where the founders run their own factory.
History
Lau and Picken, both Australian artists and designers, began collaborating in Berlin in 2008. After periods in Hong Kong, New York and Melbourne, they settled in Shenzhen in 2010.
Products and positioning
The studio produces men's and women's ready-to-wear alongside art shows and curatorial projects. Its clothing favours soft, feminine silhouettes, natural fibres and garments that can be worn in several ways, such as men's jackets closed with a sash instead of buttons. The designers use remnant fabrics and their own digital weaves to reduce waste.
- Men's and women's ready-to-wear
- Multi-wear garment construction
- Remnant fabrics and in-house weaves
Distribution
The label has been sold through independent retailers including Assembly New York.
Why it matters
Ffixxed Studios is an example of a design studio controlling its own production in the Pearl River Delta while experimenting with waste reduction and the boundary between fashion and art.
Frequently asked questions
Who founded Ffixxed Studios?
Ffixxed Studios was founded by designers Fiona Lau and Kain Picken.
Where is Ffixxed Studios based?
The studio is based in Shenzhen, where it runs its own factory, and has close ties to the Hong Kong design scene.