Curated

Laecken is more than a fashion collection. It’s a collaboration of cultures. Working with designers and artisans from Mexico, Hong Kong, and Ghana (with India, Malaysia, and Japan coming soon), Laecken brings together diverse perspectives into one cohesive vision. The collection features What Design Can Do alumni like Carla Fernández and Korimi (Mexico), rising talents such as Yayra Agbofah (Ghana), and hidden gems like Yeung Chin (Hong Kong). The result is a curated mix of pieces that blend seamlessly, or unexpectedly, into something new.

Mexico

Carla Fernandez

Carla Fernández is known for her haute couture designs rooted in Mexico’s rich textile heritage. Her work preserves and celebrates centuries-old techniques from Indigenous, mestizo, and urban communities.Inspired by early travels with her father at Mexico’s National Institute of Anthropology and History, she developed a deep appreciation for traditional garments and craftsmanship. After studying art history and fashion design, she dedicated her practice to reimagining these techniques through a contemporary lens.Guided by her belief that “to be original is to go back to the origin,” Fernández collaborates with artisans across Mexico, promoting living cultures, social justice, and fair trade through her fashion house.

Mexico

Korimi

Korimi is a Mexican brand that transforms culture into wearable art.Each piece carries a story, rooted in Mexico’s traditions, symbols, and collective memory, and brought to life through handcrafted processes and skilled artisan hands. Rather than creating clothing, Korimi creates garments that function as cultural objects.Founded from a deep love for Mexico, the brand translates heritage, ritual, and storytelling into contemporary pieces that travel beyond borders.Today, Korimi stands as a growing universe and community, sharing the richness of Mexican culture with the world through textiles, symbols, and living narratives.

Mexico

Boyfriend's Shirt

Founded in 2014 under the creative direction of Laura Carrillo and the strategic direction of CEO Cristina Lourenco. Boyfriend’s Shirt offers versatile easy-to-wear wardrobe staples focusing on subtle luxurious shirting, tailoring and outerwear.The foundations of the brand stem from a belief in honestly made apparel, timeless designs and seasonal longevity which elegantly respond to the needs of real life. Laura fast became known for her eye for detail and playful tailoring.Boyfriend’s Shirt is acclaimed for impeccable quality and strong, detail-focused aesthetic. With an ongoing commitment to high-quality fabrications and strong emphasis on sustainability. The brand continues to evolve, exploring the possibilities of deconstructing, reshaping and playing with classic silhouettes.

Ghana

The Revival

The Revival, founded by Yayra Agbofah, is a community-led sustainable design NGO addressing global textile waste. Based in Ghana, it combines education, awareness, art, and job creation. Through upcycling and recycling, it has diverted over 1 million garments from landfills and oceans, while reducing pollution from textile burning.Its impact reaches around 2,000 people worldwide through free courses and lectures. The Revival envisions diverting 20 million garments from waste, establishing an upcycling hub in Africa, and supporting legislation to reduce overproduction—while building a circular, community-driven textile ecosystem.

Hong Kong

Yeung Chin

Yeung Chin is a fashion designer and artist known for his experimental, interdisciplinary approach. He earned his MA from the University of Westminster in 2009 and has received multiple awards, including recognition from the Hong Kong Young Designers’ Contest.After early experience with Li-Ning, he expanded into performance, costume, and exhibition work, collaborating with institutions like the City Contemporary Dance Company and exhibiting at major venues in Hong Kong. He later served as Chief Fashion Designer at G2000 and presented collections at international fashion weeks across Tokyo, New York, Milan, and Paris.Now based in London, Yeung Chin runs his own brand and works as a guest lecturer at the Hong Kong Design Institute.