1. You’ve described fashion as your first love—but what do you think finally gave you the courage to make it your career?
I was sitting at a reception desk in my first office job at a law firm when a voice inside yelled, “Wrong room!” The very next day I applied to fashion-retail roles. One shop-floor shift led to another, and I’ve never looked back. I am obsessed with fashion.
2. You mentioned diving into work from the age of 14—how has your work ethic shaped your approach to business, especially now as an investor?
Funnily enough, I started at McDonalds and became No 1 in Australia for my drive-thru times. Early work taught me three non-negotiables: show up, dig in, finish. Stock counts, spreadsheets, strategy—those unseen hours move the needle to be honest. I bring that same grit to investing; I don’t just like to dress the part; I am head down which means a lot of late nights (but I love it).
3. Many people feel pressure to have their life plan figured out at a very young age. What would you say to someone who’s still figuring it out?
Relax—life isn’t a group project. If you’re lost, jump into the industry you’re curious about. Try roles, volunteer for extras, collect experiences. The “nope” moments are as useful as the “yes” ones; they steer you toward your lane.
4. Hong Kong has a reputation for being fast, competitive, and full of opportunity. What has surprised you most about investing in a business here?
I expected endless fashion options, but the mid-tier options are largely empty—just Zara/H&M on one end and luxury labels on the other. That gap screamed opportunity. When the opportunity at Parallel 51 crossed my path, I jumped in.
5. You’ve spoken candidly about not enjoying certain roles, even ones that looked successful on paper. How did you know when it was time to make changes—and how do you know now when something is right?
An office felt like a cage—haha. Retail still means I need to be at a desk, but it also lets me flex my creativity, connect, and trade inspiration with others, and that’s what fuels me. Ups and downs are normal; but if the gut-knot lingers, pivot. Detours aren’t failures, they’re signposts. As I always say, “everything happens for a reason!”
6. Parallel 51 has a very distinctive identity. Tell us more about the brand story and why you decided to invest.
The founder couldn’t find everyday essentials in HK, so she made them. Quality basics for women—that’s the mission. I saw the same gap, and I knew my retail brain, passion and drive could help grow the brand to a new level. I believe in the brand and its potential to scale, and this is why I chose to invest.
7. From Vogue stacks in your bedroom to being part of a leading Hong Kong brand—what’s one personal fashion rule you’ve always lived by, and how is it reflected in your brand today?
Invest in great high-quality basics—they’re the scaffolding of every outfit. Add pops of colour or texture for personality. P51’s collection is basically my rulebook in fabric form.
8. You mentioned risk—starting a brand in a new city, during a big life transition. What’s the biggest risk you’ve taken so far, and what did it teach you?
Writing that investment cheque while juggling a new city was terrifying. But sometimes, you need to ignore the noise in your mind and take a leap. Remember, no risk, no rewards. Even if things go sideways from time to time, you come away sharper and braver for the next play.
9. You’ve built a loyal audience online—especially through Instagram. How do you balance authenticity with business, and what role has social media played in growing Parallel 51?
People buy from people, so it’s important to keep my feed real— real talk, day in the life working at P51 and the stuff in between. Instagram lets us tell the brand story in real time and it is priceless for building community. On a personal front, I have loved making new friends and connecting with so many people in Hong Kong. I want to keep up the content creation for sure!
10. Do you plan to become a full time content creator?
P51 is my focus at the moment but never say never. I love the creativity and the chance to make new friends and connections with new people online, so expect more content from me!
11. What’s next? Whether for Parallel 51 or just personally—what ideas are you working on?
For P51: a killer second-half drop with new and exciting pieces that I steered on development — so watch this space.
For me: growing my Instagram, chasing fresh collabs, and just showing up every day so that I can connect with new people in Hong Kong, Singapore and everywhere else.
