INITIAL FASHION | Little Thunder: A Cinematic Dialogue of Hong Kong Nostalgia
INITIAL FASHION | Little Thunder: A Cinematic Dialogue of Hong Kong Nostalgia
In a poetic fusion of fashion and illustration, INITIAL FASHION teams up with acclaimed Hong Kong artist Little Thunder to create a collection that captures the hazy beauty of 90s Hong Kong. Framed through the lens of a nostalgic cha chaan teng, the collaboration reimagines daily life as cinematic memory where style, storytelling, and culture blend into a wearable photo album.
Known for her dreamy, detail-rich illustrations, Little Thunder transforms tea-stained tablecloths, neon-lit ice boxes, and quiet moments into art that pulses with emotion. Her creative philosophy aligns seamlessly with INITIAL’s vision of fashion as a living narrative.
In this series, vintage visuals and tactile memories are translated into silhouettes and fabrics. Each garment becomes a scene, where time folds, stories surface, and the spirit of 90s Hong Kong is stitched into the present. Like a photograph developed in a darkroom, this collection brings fleeting moments into sharp focus—art you can wear, stories you can walk in.
LITTLE THUNDER
Little Thunder, born in 1984 in Hong Kong, is a self-taught artist renowned for her unique blend of illustration, storytelling, and cultural critique. Her art embodies themes of femininity, sensuality, and humor.
Inspired by her father’s ink wash painting and Japanese manga, she began creating her own works at age 8.
In 2001, she received the Best New Artist award at the China Japan Comics Exchange, launching her career with acclaimed mangas. Her "KYLOOE" trilogy, completed in 2012, won the Bronze Award at the 4th International Manga Award, alongside her debut solo exhibition, "CONFESSION," in Hong Kong.
Little Thunder is celebrated in contemporary art through exhibitions and collaborations with global brands, known for her engaging,
boundary-transcending creations.