Chet Lo

Chet Lo is an American-Chinese knitwear designer based in London who has quickly become one of the most exciting voices in contemporary fashion. A 2020 graduate of Central Saint Martins, he gained rapid international recognition for his innovative and futuristic approach to knitwear. Lo's distinctive designs have been featured in major publications and worn by a host of high-profile celebrities, including Kylie Jenner, Doja Cat, and SZA, cementing his status as a key figure in the new wave of avant-garde London designers.

Lo’s work is celebrated for its technical brilliance and high-energy aesthetic, which often challenges the traditional boundaries of knitted textiles. By merging traditional techniques with modern material manipulation, he has created a visual language that is both playful and provocative. He continues to live and work in London, where he expands his eponymous label through seasonal collections that explore the intersection of fashion, technology, and pop culture.

Technical innovation in knitwear is explored through a signature 'popcorn' or spiked 3D texture, achieved through a unique process of vacuum-forming-like textile manipulation. This high-energy aesthetic prioritises body-conscious silhouettes that blend 1990s nostalgia with futuristic, often alien-like forms. By using vibrant, saturated colour palettes and translucent yarns, the work creates a sense of playful, tactile sensuality that challenges the conventional softness associated with knitted garments.

The design process focuses on the intersection of traditional craft and high-tech material research, resulting in sculptural pieces that function as both fashion and wearable art. Silhouettes are often aggressive and dramatic, designed to command attention and celebrate a bold, 'superstar' identity. This ethos rejects the understated in favour of a maximalist approach to texture and form, providing a modern, digital-age perspective on the possibilities of textile design. The result is a highly individualised look that is as much about performance as it is about apparel.