Steven Oo

Shanghai, China

With Fabrique since 2023 Renowned for sculptural knitwear. Praised by Suzy Menkes, his bold, architectural style is adored by Jay Chou and Aespa. Featured in Vogue and ELLE.

Inspiration

Steven looks to Paul Rousteau's photographs, where spirit photography meets impressionist style to create fresh ways of seeing. Bright colors blend with overexposed light, gentle distortions, and soft focus, giving subjects a dreamlike quality that sits somewhere between reality and imagination.

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Background

Renowned for sculptural knitwear. Praised by Suzy Menkes, his bold, architectural style is adored by Jay Chou and Aespa. Featured in Vogue and ELLE.

When Steven Oo debuted his graduate collection at New York Fashion Week in 2010, Suzy Menkes proclaimed his knitwear are "beautiful as sculptures." This accolade set the stage for his rise as a Burmese-American-Chinese knitwear designer with a specific style for architectural design. Born in Myanmar in 1984, Steven earned his Bachelor's in International Business from UC Berkeley and a Master's in Fashion and Knitwear Design from the Academy of Art University, San Francisco.

Steven's return to Asia in 2012 marked the beginning of Meridian Knitwear Inc., where he assisted notable high-end brands like 3.1 Phillip Lim, Monse, and Narciso Rodriguez. His bold, vibrant knitwear has been adored by A-listed Stars like Jay Chou, Amber Kuo, Korean girl group member Aespa, and Jang Wonyoung. Major fashion publications like Vogue, ELLE, and DAZED have featured his work. In 2022, Steven launched his very own clothing line, blending traditional knitting techniques with streetwear, urban aesthetics, capturing the interest of a younger audience.

Beyond his design prowess, Steven's influence extends to television and social media. He has appeared on shows like "Informal Talks" and "Please Take Care of My Refrigerator," amassing a large following online.