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词条 Kevin Poon
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  1. Early life and education

  2. Career

     CLOT and JUICE  District Distribution, LLC.  WOAW!  Other ventures 

  3. References

{{COI|date=March 2017}}{{Infobox person
|name = Kevin Poon
| image =
| birth_place = Hong Kong
| known_for = CLOT, JUICE
| occupation = Entrepreneur, Fashion Designer, Event Organizer
}}Kevin Poon is a Hong Kong-based entrepreneur, fashion designer and event organizer.[1][2][3] He is the co-founder of Hong Kong’s streetwear brand CLOT. He also launched JUICE, an international retailer with outlets across Asia including Shanghai, Taipei, and Kuala Lumpur.[1][4] Poon launched District Distribution in 2011[5] and then founded Social/Capital, a marketing and public relations agency in 2012 with business partner Fed Tan.[6]

In 2013, Poon organized the all-day music festival, Blohk Party, that was curated by Pharrell Williams and featured both international and local DJ's and bands.[7] Poon opened WOAW! that same year, a concept store that sells oddities and collectible goods.[8] The following year, Poon opened a coffee shop called Elephant Grounds in the back of his WOAW! store.[9]

Early life and education

Poon was born in Hong Kong, but moved to Chicago in the United States when he was three years old.[10] He returned to Hong Kong when he was five briefly before moving to Vancouver.[10] Returning to Hong Kong again, Poon studied at the Hong Kong International School before moving to North America after graduating high school to attend Pepperdine University in California.[10][11] While in Los Angeles, Poon worked as an intern for Interscope Records when he was 19 years old and later earned a degree in finance from Pepperdine.[12] He returned to Hong Kong in 2003 to start his own business.

Career

CLOT and JUICE

Poon and childhood friend Edison Chen founded fashion label CLOT in 2003 shortly after Poon graduated from Pepperdine University.[2][13] Aside from fashion, CLOT has tapped into various aspects of youth culture including music, art and design.[4][13][14] In 2004, Poon opened JUICE, a retail store specializing in designer streetwear and accessories.[15] CLOT products have a strong presence in the numerous JUICE stores located across Asia.[4] By 2006, CLOT had made its entry into the American marketplace.[13] The brand has announced plans to continue its expansion to reach markets in major fashion hubs across the globe including New York City, Los Angeles, Paris and London.[13]

Also in 2006, CLOT organized the Hong Kong leg of the Hennessy V.S.O.P Kanye West ‘Touch the Sky’ tour.[16] It was West’s only Asian stop on the world tour and his first time performing in Hong Kong.[17] CLOT arranged for West to perform at what is now known as the West Kowloon Cultural District, a 200,000 square foot venue. CLOT's co-founder Edison Chen was the opening act for West.[18]

With CLOT, Poon helped to organize the launch for luxury handbag label Coach’s flagship store opening in Hong Kong in 2008, also held in the West Kowloon Cultural District.[19] Entertainment acts for the event included Grammy-award-winning artist John Mayer, DJ AM and original winners of America’s Best Dance Crew, the Jabbawockeez.[19] Additionally, Poon organized the after party for the Coach event, which was held at Volar nightclub in Hong Kong and featured acts signed to French record label Ed Banger Records including Uffie, SebastiAn, Dj Mehdi, Busy P and others.

The CLOT label promotes collaboration between Eastern and Western styles. CLOT has collaborated with brands such as Nike, VLONE, sacai, Fear of God, Adidas, Converse, Lacoste, Headporter, Pepsi, and with American hip-hop artist Kanye West.[2][20][21] The brand developed a shoe for Nike called the “Kiss of Death” which marked the first ever collaboration between Nike and a Hong Kong-based label.[2]

From June 2010 to June 2011, Poon with JUICE collaborated with Disney to host a pop-up store called “Man in the Forest.”[22] The project housed a collection of Disney collaborations by leading designers, including CLOT. The collaboration between CLOT and Disney represented a unique fusion between Disney symbols and Eastern design principles. The pop-up store’s name was derived from a line in Disney’s animated film, Bambi.[1]

In September 2012, Poon and CLOT collaborated with Japanese brand Casio to produce the G-Shock 30th anniversary wristwatch.[23] The product is a bright red watch with a distinctively retro design. In October 2012, CLOT unveiled the CLOT x Converse First String Pro Leather, their latest collaboration with Converse.[24] The shoe is a rendition of Converse’s iconic Pro Leather silhouette, available in high-cut and low editions. The collaboration was celebrated at JUICE in Causeway Bay, Hong Kong.[24]

District Distribution, LLC.

Recognizing an increasing demand for international lifestyle products in the Asia market, Poon launched District Distribution LLC, a distribution company in early 2011.[5] District Distribution focuses on distributing accessories such as bags, gadgets and footwear. Native Shoes, Herschel, Happy Socks, Kangol, Karen Walker, Le Specs, Case Scenario and Baxter of California are just some of the brands currently under the District umbrella.[5] Through District, these brands are now distributed throughout Hong Kong, China and select cities in South-East Asia.[25]

Aside from distribution, District builds and manages brand presence through coverage in local media and endorsements from local trend-setters and celebrities.

Following the success of its Hong Kong office, Poon opened a second District office in Taipei, Taiwan just a year later in early 2012.[25]

WOAW!

Poon founded WOAW! (World of Amazing Wonders) on Gough Street in 2013.[26] WOAW! is a concept store selling unique gadgets, stationery, accessories and other lifestyle products.[12] The store features products from brands such as Happy Socks, Tanner Goods, Odin, Ostrich Pillow and more.[26] There are products for men, women and children all reflecting Poon’s interests and cultural influences.[27]

The store initially began as a sequence of pop-up stores around Hong Kong.[28] Poon collaborated with optical store LensCrafters to open concept pop-up store WOAW! in 2011. The temporary space housed a collection of luxury eyewear brands including Illesteva, Karen Walker, Thierry Lasry, Subcrew by Mikli and more.[29][30] A year after WOAW! opened its permanent store location, Poon decided to convert the back of the store into a coffee shop called Elephant Grounds.[27] Elephant Grounds features a variety of artisan coffee blends and homemade baked goods like cookies.[31]

Other ventures

For Hong Kong Social Media Week 2011, Poon was selected as a panelist at a blogging discussion, along with several other local personalities to discuss the function and future of blogging and social media.[32] Poon maintains his own blog on the website Hypebeast, where he frequently posts updates on fashion, art, and news about upcoming events for CLOT or JUICE.[33]

In May 2012, Poon helped organize “The Nature of Need” at Galerie Perrotin in Hong Kong, a solo exhibition of artworks by Brooklyn-based artist KAWS.[34] In June 2012, Poon was in charge of a fashion project known as “Hello, world” with popular American fashion label J.Crew.[9] The project was a series of videos and photo shoots which features models and designers from around the world.[35] Poon also played a role in the J.Crew’s introduction to the Asia market in October 2012, helping to organize its highly successful cocktail launch party at Hong Kong luxury department store Lane Crawford.[5] Also in October 2012, Poon teamed up with California shoe company TOMS to organize an event at Lane Crawford’s IFC store in Hong Kong. For the event, Poon arranged for artists such as Charles Muska, Prodip and Jin Meyersen to customize pairs of TOMS shoes. The shoes were then sold at a silent auction, which was also organized by Poon.

Poon co-organized Blohk Party, Hong Kong's first hip hop and dance festival, with Alex Ng in 2013. The all-day music festival was curated by Pharrell Williams and featured performances by Williams, Justice, and Busy P. The event also included local artists such as CLOT co-founder Edison Chen. Aside from showcasing DJ's and hip hop performances, the festival also included cultural activities, food, and fashion.[36][37]

References

1. ^1 2 {{Citation | publisher = Complex Mag| title = Kevin Poon of CLOT's Top 10 Hong Kong Experiences| url = http://www.complex.com/style/2010/08/kevin-poon-of-clots-top-10-hong-kong-experiences| accessdate = August 7, 2010}}
2. ^1 2 3 {{Citation | last = S.S. YOGA| publisher = The Star Online| title = Hitting the streets| url = http://www.thestar.com.my/news/regional/2017/04/27/underage-sex-for-rm126-scandal-rocks-quiet-northern-town-in-thailand/ | accessdate = June 25, 2009}}
3. ^{{Citation | publisher = Herschel Supply Company| title = W5&H: KEVIN POON| url = http://herschelsupply.com/news/w5h-kevin-poon/| accessdate = September 24, 2012}}
4. ^1 2 {{Citation |publisher=CLOT |title=About Clot |url=http://clotinc.com/about/ |accessdate= |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121029150826/http://clotinc.com/about/ |archivedate=2012-10-29 |df= }}
5. ^1 2 3 {{cite web| url=http://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts-culture/article/1109121/kevin-poon-clot-woaw-factor| title=Kevin Poon of Clot: the Woaw factor| author=Vivian Chen| date=21 December 2012| publisher=South China Morning Post| accessdate=14 December 2014}}
6. ^{{cite web| url=http://www.businessoffashion.com/2013/12/the-business-of-blogging-hypebeast.html| title=The Business of Blogging- Hypebeast| author=Divia Harilela| date=5 December 2013| publisher=Business of Fashion| accessdate=14 December 2014}}
7. ^{{cite web| url=http://straatosphere.com/5-questions-blohk-party-organizer-kevin-poon/| title=5 Questions with Blohk Party Organizer Kevin Poon| author=Daniel Loy| date=6 December 2013| publisher=Straatosphere| accessdate=14 December 2014}}
8. ^{{cite web| url=http://www.harpersbazaar.com.hk/fashion/features/kevin-poon-woaw-concept-store-interview| title=WOAW! Live Comedy Concept Store| author=Jens Lo| date=9 December 2012| publisher=Harper's Bazaar| accessdate=14 December 2014}}
9. ^1 {{cite web| url=http://www.lifestyleasia.com/hk/en/scene/people/feature/tastemakers-entrepreneur-fashion-designer-kevin-poon/| title=Tastemakers: Entrepreneur and fashion designer Kevin Poon| author=Yi Li Dawson| date=1 July 2014| publisher=Lifestyle Asia| accessdate=14 December 2014}}
10. ^1 2 {{cite web| url=http://hk-magazine.com/events/article/kevin-poon| title=Kevin Poon| author=Andrea Lo| date=6 March 2014| publisher=HK Magazine| accessdate=14 December 2014}}
11. ^{{cite web| url=http://hypebeast.com/2012/8/hypebeast-trade-kevin-poon-of-clot| title=HypeBeast Trade: Kevin Poon of CLOT and District| author=Jonathan Poh| date=30 August 2012| publisher=HypeBeast| accessdate=14 December 2014}}
12. ^1 {{cite web| url=http://www.timeout.com.hk/shopping/features/59726/kevin-poon-co-founder-of-clot-and-juice-socialcapital-and-district-distribution.html| title=Kevin Poon, co-founder of Clot and Juice, Social/Capital and District Distribution| author=Anna Cummins| date=17 July 2013| publisher=Time Out Hong Kong| accessdate=14 December 2014}}
13. ^1 2 3 {{Citation | first = Jennifer| last = Chang | newspaper = Daily News Record | title = Made in Hong Kong: Edison Chen’s Clot Streetwear Line Makes Its Western Debut| pages = 36(40), 8| date = Oct 12, 2006}}
14. ^{{Citation | publisher = Beinghunted Online Magazine| title = Edison Chen Interview| url = http://www.beinghunted.com/v51/features/2006/12_edison_chen_clot/edison_chen_clot_08.html| accessdate = }}
15. ^{{cite web| url=http://www.scionav.com/2013/10/10/edison-chen-kevin-poon-clot/| title=Edison Chen and Kevin Poon of CLOT| date=10 October 2013| publisher=Scion AV| accessdate=14 December 2014}}
16. ^{{cite web| url=http://www.hongkonghustle.com/music/15242/blohk-party-hong-kong-hk-justice-pharrell-busy-p-lmf-band-concert-kevin-poon/| title=Blohk Party Hong Kong, Pharrell + Pushhat + Busy P + More| date=15 October 2013}}
17. ^{{cite web| url=http://www.hongkonghustle.com/music/162/kanye-west-concert-hong-kong/| title=Kayne West Concert| date=8 January 2007| publisher=Hong Kong Hustle| accessdate=14 December 2014}}
18. ^{{Citation | publisher = HKClubbing.com| title = Hennessy V.S.O.P Kanye West Touch the Sky Tour Live in Hong| url = http://www.hkclubbing.com/forum/hennessy-v-s-o-p-kanye-west-touch-the-sky-tour-live-in-hong-t10905.html| accessdate = October 21, 2006}}
19. ^1 {{cite web| url=http://www.timeout.com.hk/around-town/features/22675/warehouse-parties.html| title=Warehouse Parties| date=14 April 2009| publisher=Time Out Hong Kong| accessdate=14 December 2014}}
20. ^{{Citation | first = Andrew| last = Sun| newspaper = South China Morning Post| title = Kanye West Set to Come East for One Night in HK | pages = 2 | date = Oct 13, 2006}}
21. ^{{Citation | first = Andrew| last = Sun| title = Clot’s Main Man Puts Creative Foot Forward for Converse| newspaper = South China Morning Post| pages = 2 | date = April 7, 2010}}
22. ^{{cite web| url=http://www.freshnessmag.com/2010/06/26/clot-x-disney-%E2%80%93-man-is-in-the-forest-event-recap/| title=CLOT x Disney is in the Forest, Opening Recap| date=26 June 2010| publisher=Freshness Magazine| accessdate=14 December 2014}}
23. ^{{Citation | publisher = Pan Orient News| title = A New Casio G-SHOCK Collaboration Model with CLOT Released| url = http://www.panorientnews.com/en/news.php?k=1888| accessdate = September 12, 2012}}
24. ^1 {{cite web| url=http://sneakernews.com/2012/10/25/clot-x-converse-first-string-pro-leather/| title=CLOT x Converse First String Pro Leather| author=Aaron Hope| date=25 October 2012| publisher=Sneaker News| accessdate=14 December 2014}}
25. ^1 {{cite web| url=http://dstrt.com/about-us/| title=About Us| publisher=District| accessdate=14 December 2014}}
26. ^1 {{cite web| url=http://butterboom.com/new-stores/woaw-opens-first-store/| title=WOAW! Opens Its First Store| date=4 December 2013| publisher=Butterboom| accessdate=14 December 2014}}
27. ^1 {{cite web|url=http://afoodieworld.com/elephant-grounds-hong-kong/ |title=Elephant Grounds Opens on Gough Street |date=19 June 2014 |publisher=Foodie |accessdate=14 December 2014 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141214122412/http://afoodieworld.com/elephant-grounds-hong-kong/ |archivedate=14 December 2014 |df= }}
28. ^https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woaw-pop-up-store The WOAW Pop-Up Store in Hong Kong Sells Diverse Glasses
29. ^{{Citation | first = Vivian| last = Chen| title = Hipsters Embrace Their Dark Side with New Trend for Wearing Shades at Night| newspaper = South China Morning Post| pages = 2 | date = June 8, 2011}}
30. ^{{cite web| url=http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woaw-pop-up-store| title=Temporary Eyewear Stores| author=Connie Guirgris| date=17 May 2011| publisher=Trend Hunter| accessdate=14 December 2014}}
31. ^{{cite web| url=http://www.lifestyleasia.com/hk/en/culture/feature/hot-list-amazake-soft-opening-aerin-lauder-debuts-world-aerin/| title=Hot List: Sunday roast at Sugar, Elephant Grounds coffee and Aerin Lauder| author=Nik Addams| date=20 June 2014| publisher=Lifestyle Asia| accessdate=14 December 2014}}
32. ^{{Citation | publisher = Social Media Week| title = Social Media Week Hong Kong| url = http://socialmediaweek.org/blog/tag/social-media-week-hong-kong/| accessdate = January 29, 2011}}
33. ^{https://hypebeast.com/people/kevin-poon Kevin Poon}
34. ^{{Citation | first = Alex| last = Maeland| publisher = Hypebeast| title = KAWS "The Nature of Need" Exhibition Galerie Perrotin Hong Kong | url = http://hypebeast.com/2012/05/kaws-the-nature-of-need-exhibition-galerie-perrotin-hong-kong-recap/| accessdate = May 15, 2012}}
35. ^{{Citation |publisher=cindiddy.com |title=Hello, J. Crew! |url=http://blog.cindiddy.com/tag/kevin-poon/ |accessdate=June 20, 2012 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120405095120/http://blog.cindiddy.com/tag/kevin-poon/ |archivedate=April 5, 2012 |df= }}
36. ^{{cite web| url=http://hypetrak.com/2013/10/hong-kong-to-host-blohk-party/| title=Hong Kong to Host BLOHK Party, Curated by Pharrell Williams| date=17 October 2013| publisher=Hypetrak| accessdate=14 December 2014}}
37. ^{{cite web| url=http://www.theaureview.com/interviews/hello-asia-interview-kevin-poon-hong-kong| title=Hello Asia! Interview: Kevin Poon (Hong Kong)| author=Johnny Au| date=3 December 2013| publisher=Hello Asia!| accessdate=14 December 2014}}
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