DORIAN HO

Dorian aims to portray the feminine sensuality through his basic yet classic design, accentuated by various forms of hand beading, crystals and motif sequences, together with luxurious materials blended with sophisticated colors. Its stylish and modern silhouette brings out the feminine sensuous allurement in flaunting the curves of the feminine figure. Dorian sees fashion as a projection and expression of art. A beautiful piece of work speaks a language of its own: it brings out the inner style and charm of each individual.

Philosophy

"I always edit myself because the value of beading in a gown is not in how much you use but in the overall look that you achieve. Everybody has special nights out at least once in their lifetimes. And that’s why there is always something for everyone in each of my collections because I like to touch as many people as I can with what I do, and not just dress a few. Wedding is an once-in-a-lifetime event and being approached to get involved in once, is always such a privilege.

Beading should no longer be about being bright, you’ve got to do it right. Design is all about innovation but you also need to cater to market demands. I love making women look beautiful but what I really enjoy is challenge and change. Telling a woman that she looks great always does the trick; after that, she really will look great."

Early Career
Dorian Ho established his first ready-to-wear line Doriano in 1993 with its first shop opened in Guangdong province, China.
2001
Dorian Ho launches his own fashion label, Dorian Ho Collection and makes its international debut at Sydney’s Mercedes Australian Fashion Week and New York Fashion Week – Seventh on Sixth. His signature designs of femininity and elegancy become an instant hit with numerous stars and celebrities.
2002
Hong Kong’s leading specialty store, Lane Crawford spotted Dorian Ho Collection from Sydney’s Australian Fashion Week and was the first store to launch in Asia, followed by other major selected store buyers in Asia including Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia.
2003
Dorian Ho continues to present his collections at the Mercedes Australian Fashion Week and has dressed Australian stars Rebecca Cartwright, Alexander Davies and Pia Miranda, among others, for the Logies Awards.
2004
Dorian Ho added an east-meet-west collection, D’Orient, which was launched in Singapore and Hong Kong.
2005
Dorian Ho launches his bridal line Dorian Ho Bridal and opening the first concept store “Dorian Ho Wedding” in Hong Kong, offering bridal gowns, unique cheongsams, evening dresses, full range of bridal accessories and wedding services. He quickly being recognized and voted as the Best Bridal Gown Designer of the Year by ESDlife in Hong Kong.
2006
Dorian Ho was awarded as one of the top five Asian designers at the Moet & Chandon’s Tribute to Asian Fashion Designers. Same year, he was awarded as one of the Outstanding Designer Award Recipients at the Hong Kong Art & Design Festival. Same year, he was also awarded.
2007
Dorian Ho was presented with the “Bangkok International Fashion Week 2007 Recognition Award” by the Royal Princess of Thailand alongside designers Jimmy Choo and Khoon Hooi.
2008
In 2008 - Dorian Ho presents at the MasterCard Luxury Week in Hong Kong, at the Rosemount Australian Fashion Week in Sydney and at the M-IFW Malaysia International Fashion Week.
2009
Dorian presents at the Pret-a-Porte Busan Fashion Week in Korea, at the MasterCard Luxury Week in Hong Kong as well as the Malaysia International Fashion Week.
2010
Dorian presents at the Hong Kong Fashion Extravaganza, the opening gala show of the Hong Kong Fashion Week. He also presents at the China Fashion Week in Beijing in the same year.
2011
BabyDoll by Dorian Ho collection is launched, it is a premium children’s wear line for special occasions. Follows the signature of Dorian’s style, the collection fills with exquisite fabric and delicate embellished details.

Dorian presents at the Shanghai Fashion Week for the first time and invited international singer CoCo Lee to present at the finale. The show was reported in numerous media in China including Harper Bazaar and Cosmo Brides.

2012
Dorian Ho launches a new young and romantic line Doll by Dorian Ho and men’s line Dorian Ho Homme. Moving a step at a time, Dorian has now established a full range of special occasional wear for women, men and children.

Doll by Dorian was launched during the Paris Fashion Week, expanding the client base in Europe.

2013
Dorian Ho launched his collaboration with Arte Madrid for designing jewelries. This successful launch proves a diversity of his design talent.
2014
Dorian Ho showcases his corporate uniform collection at the Hong Kong Fashion Week, also launches Dorian Ho Premiums, a corporate gift collection which complement the uniform collection. He starts collaborating on special projects such as cross-over design with Giordano’s “Life is a Journey” T-shirt design project as well as styling for a theatre play “Sign of Happiness” dressing for artist Isabella Leong Lok-Sze.