Born in Beijing, raised in Hong Kong, Christine Lau majored in Fabric Design at Central Saint Martins in 2008, and then went on to become known as the “Queen of Prints” in China for her exquisite taste and unique approach to prints. After working as a freelance textile designer, Christine Lau launched her own influential fashion website and clothing label Chictopia in 2009. She is well-received by fashionistas and has charmed fans from far and wide with her eclectic prints and designs, taking inspiration from a myriad of sources ranging from nature and music to the Great Masters in Art, such as Henri Matisse.