KOWLOON CITY BOY

Toki’s collection is named “Son of the Beach.” He says, “The concept comes from the feeling of going to the beach in the summertime. I hope to capture and showcase the lazy, comfortable, and refreshing vibe of beach life through my work.” This theme aligns perfectly with his choice of marine-derived material—AlgaFila, or seaweed fibre—since both are closely linked to the sea. Toki explains that he chose seaweed fibre because it could address waste and pollution issues right from the source. He says, “Seaweed fibre has high stability and features the advantages of being dry and lightweight.” His initial impression of the material was its subtlety. “This subtlety is a major advantage because, in appearance, it doesn’t differ much from many traditional yarns. Simply put, you can’t tell it’s derived from seaweed. This texture gives me more possibilities in design.”