Kimbee Chan, a uncommon Hermès bag collector-turned-knitting fanatic and spouse of the billionaire property tycoon Joseph Lau, is taking a step additional in her inventive pursuit with Blissful Yarn, a crochet workshop in Causeway Bay that has change into a classy hangout spot for Hong Kong‘s who’s who and their children this fall.
Recognized for her massive assortment of one-of-a-kind Hermès baggage, Chan has been delving into knitting since she visited the knitwear retailer KnitterKnutter on Aberdeen Road in 2021.
Since then her social media feed has been stuffed with clothes, toys, baggage and scarves she knitted herself, alongside with selfies with Takashi Murakami, penguin-themed Hermès particular orders, and her public appearances for philanthropy capabilities.
She has additionally launched a devoted Instagram to doc the whole lot she has labored on, and extra lately actions which have been occurring on the workshop, which was based in collaboration with KnitterKnutter.
A two-hour session on the worship, with themes various from making keychains within the form of an egg tart, pet collars, Christmas decorations, and newbie courses for crocheting, prices between 400 Hong Kong {dollars} and 500 Hong Kong {dollars}, or $50 and $65.
Previous to marrying Lau in 2016, Chan labored as a showbiz journalist. They’ve two youngsters.
With a web value of $13.6 billion, in line with Forbes, Lau is the previous chairman of property developer Chinese language Estates. He’s greatest recognized by the general public in Hong Kong for amorous affairs with a number of high-profile actresses prior to now 20 years, which regularly concerned gifting uncommon baggage and excessive jewellery as proof of affection.
In 2017, Lau transferred 75 % of his shares in Chinese language Estates to Chan and their son, citing severe well being points. This made Chan the richest girl in Hong Kong on the time.
