Skip to content
Fashion

Vetements remains secret about Hong Kong debut

By Sarah ChenHong Kong
1 min read
Vetements
Vetements
In this article (5)

High-fashion parody brand Vetements has announced on its Instagram account that it is coming to a secret location in Hong Kong on November 18.

While the Swiss venture is known for its collaborations and product drops, it remains shrouded in an air of mystery, adding to the overall intrigue of Demna Gvasalia as a designer.

Its Hong Kong announcement is equally enigmatic, being placed over a Google maps graphic featuring a line joining the brand’s hometown of Zurich to Hong Kong. There is no indication of whether its presence will be a pop-up, permanent store or an event.

Vetements, founded in 2014 by Gvasalia and his brother Guram, sells limited numbers of expensively priced clothing. Demna is also creative director for Kering-owned Balenciaga.

Questions & Answers

Q.

What is Vetements known for besides its high-fashion parody style?

A.

The Swiss venture is known for its collaborations and product drops. It also maintains a mysterious public presence, contributing to the intrigue around designer Demna Gvasalia.

Q.

When is Vetements set to debut in Hong Kong?

A.

Vetements has announced its debut in Hong Kong for November 18. This announcement was made on the brand's Instagram account, but the exact location remains a secret.

Q.

What is the relationship between Demna Gvasalia and Balenciaga?

A.

Demna Gvasalia, who co-founded Vetements with his brother Guram, also serves as the creative director for Balenciaga. Balenciaga is owned by the luxury group Kering.

Q.

What type of retail presence will Vetements have in Hong Kong?

A.

The announcement does not specify whether Vetements' presence in Hong Kong will be a pop-up, a permanent store, or simply an event. The details remain enigmatic.

Reader pulse

Is Vetements' secret Hong Kong debut a smart move?

20,477 votes so far

Weekly Briefing

Asia's retail intelligence, in your inbox

Monday, Wednesday and a Friday Weekly Wrap: the retail stories, numbers and moves that mattered across Asia. Nothing else, and you can unsubscribe in one click.

  • Top industry moves and market shifts
  • Weekly data-driven analysis from across Asia
  • Monday, Wednesday and the Friday Weekly Wrap

Read by retail operators, investors and brand teams across Asia.

Protected by a quick human check. No spam, ever. Unsubscribe in one click.

SecureGDPR ready