Man With Style: Entrepreneur Alex Kwan

“My uncle had a storeroom filled with Margiela GATs and other Maison Margiela archive pieces, and it left a very strong impression on me. That taught me to curate a space and collection with the items you love and enjoy.”





Sneaker, about $677, Maison Margiela at MR PORTER

“I like Martin Margiela, who’s a trailblazer and such an iconic figure. The fact that he gives credit to his team is truly respectable as well. Yohji Yamamoto, with his astute vision and singular pursuit of black, is another fave. It’s admirable how he manages to produce refreshing garments despite sticking to the same colour palette.”    

“My most treasured item is a leather jacket from Neuw that has been with me through my travels. The patina it has developed, along with the textures and smells it has collected over the years, is priceless. Definitely an heirloom piece.”

“The last thing I checked out was a pair of Chelsea boots from Carmina. Next on my list is a large Maison Margiela leather tote.”





Boots, about $558, Carmina

“Tokubetsu Na Mono is an extension of myself and a bit of an underground label. Our products are produced in small quantities, and are designed to reflect and exist in a specific timeline. There are the younger folks who tend to go for casual wear and accessories, while the more mature crowd veers towards technical gear such as jerseys and their components.”

“It usually begins with a mood, an emotion or a single word. Sometimes, inspiration hits and I churn out something cool. I’ll launch a new collection, catch an incomparable high from sales, then immediately think I could’ve done better. Rinse and repeat.”  

“... a day spent creating good work. It’ll start with a glass of iced green tea, and end with yoghurt, apples and frozen blueberries atop some granola.”

“Gin, lots of gin! A favourite would be Citadelle Jardin d’Été.”

“I’d like to visit Melbourne. It’s where I discovered myself and the one place where I truly feel at home.”