FOUNDER

Prof. Karen Chan, JP, MSc, MEd, BA, BBA
Founder and Cheongsam Designer
SPARKLE COLLECTION / SPARKLE by KAREN CHAN
Born and raised in HK and having studied in the US & Canada for 15 years, SPARKLE brand founder and Cheongsam designer Karen Chan is fully familiar with both Chinese and Western cultures, and loves incorporating East-meets-West, especially various HK iconic elements into her designs, with special emphasis on the inheritance of cultural and creative industries, especially modernizing traditional craftsmanship.
Inspired by the classic Hong Kong movie "In the Mood for Love", Karen’s Modern Cheongsam Collection uses SPARKLE patented digital printing technology to create original silk fabric designs, then handcrafted into a series of exquisite and subtle-glamourous Chinese chic modern cheongsams.
To fully appreciate the fine craftsmanship of the Chinese Cheongsam and Tang Jacket , Karen studied under Intangible Cultural Inheritor of Cheongsam, Master FUNG Yau Choi.
Prof. Karen Chan, JP's numerous accolades include:
2021
Asia Pacific Creativity Industries Association
Hong Kong Cultural & Creative Industries Award
2020
Jessica Magazine
Most Successful Women Award
JCI Tsuen Wan
Outstanding Family Business Award
2019
Appointed as VTC Honorary Fellowship
by VTC
2018
HK Small & Medium Enterprises Association
GBA Outstanding Women Entrepreneur Award
2017
HK Women Professionals & Entrepreneurs Association
Outstanding Women Professionals & Entrepreneurs Award
Appointed as Justice of the Peace
by the HKSAR Government
2014
JCI HK
Ten Outstanding Young Persons Award
2013
APEC
Young Women Innovator Award
2009
FHKI
Young Industrialist Award of Hong Kong