The entrepreneur tells us why her bridal pieces are made for generations to come
Christy Liang may have a full-time role as College Advisor at St. Paul’s Co-Educational College, however, that didn’t stop her from co-founding The Lace Atelier in 2014 with her business partner and childhood friend, Hélène. Christy and Helene met in primary school at Le Lycée Français and their friendship blossomed—fast-forward a decade later they founded The Lace Atelier with the aim of providing luxurious bridal accessories and apparel discerning brides.
In our latest edition of the Tatler 10, a column where we pose 10 questions to Hong Kong-based entrepreneurs about their businesses, we asked Christy about the perks of running your own business and why giving back is a cornerstone of her business plan.
What does Hong Kong mean to you?
Hong Kong is home now, and I can’t imagine living anywhere else. I love the efficiency, pace, and energy of this city, where you’re pushed to be the best version of yourself.
Summarise your business in one sentence.
The Lace Atelier offers stunning boudoir pieces without compromise for brides who want a little bit of Paris in their wedding trousseau.
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What is your proudest accomplishment?
What makes The Lace Atelier truly special is the initiative it supports. Proceeds from our Scholarship Gown go directly to the Jusoor Scholarship Program’s fund to help Syrian young women achieve a university education. In fact, the first student supported by The Lace Atelier began her engineering course at Bilkent University in Ankara, Turkey this year. My co-founder Hélène and I first met in school, Le Lycée Français, where our creative friendship blossomed. The realisation of this gown’s lasting impact brings our business full circle back to education, where our story began.