Eddie Lau designed an amber green haute couture dress for Eunice Lam's appearance at a ball: with its vibrant colours and well-defined layered skirt, this strapless gown highlighted the regal dignity and elegance of the wearer.
The first time that Pak Suet Sin commissioned Eddie Lau to design haute couture for Yam Kim Fai and herself was when they attended a wedding banquet in 1982, so this is the first cheongsam Eddie created for Pak. The matte gold lining under the luxury fabric and its colourful floral patterns give the cheongsam a resplendent and alluring appeal, the pleats and seams were finely tailored to accentuate Pak's graceful appearance.
In 1987 Anita wore a black velvet cheongsam when she won the best actress award at the 24th Golden Horse Film Award for her role in Rouge. For Eddie Lau, a simple black velvet cheongsam accessorised with silver jewellery is always graceful and elegant.
When Michelle Yeoh and Dickson Poon got married in 1988, Eddie Lau designed a wedding gown for the bride. In addition to the gown, which was named 'Alice in Wonderland', Eddie also designed two evening dresses for Michelle. This is one of them, a gold and burgundy evening dress that is opulent and eye-catching. The two silk scarves at the front of the waist are used to highlight the design and give the dress versatility and varying characteristics.
Pak Suet Sin re-edited Lee Hau-chu, the final movie in which Yam Kim Fai appeared before her retirement, and presented the edited version at a charity premiere show to commemorate 100 days since Yam's death. Eddie Lau designed this black cheongsam for Pak to show her respect for Yam and honour her memory. The random pleats give a sophisticated feel to this otherwise simple cheongsam.
The ever-changing images on stage that Eddie Lau designed for Anita were impressive which became the legend of Cantopop. Apart from stage costumes, Eddie had also designed a number of haute couture for her to attend various public events, including music or film prize-giving ceremonies, depicting the classy and elegant Anita. In 1993, Anita wore a golden evening dress with matching shawl designed by Eddie when she served as a judge at the finals of the Miss Hong Kong Beauty Pageant in 1993.
When The University of Hong Kong received a donation from Pak Suet Sin in 1996, it named the engineering building the Yam Pak Building as a gesture of gratitude. This is the dress Pak wore to the building opening ceremony. Black was chosen to symbolise Yam Kim Fai, while the silver trim that goes round the entire dress represents Pak. The bows were knotted by Eddie Lau himself inspired by Yam's 'Butterfly and Red Pear Blossom'. It illustrates Eddie's attention to details and sense of purpose.
When The University of Hong Kong received a donation from Pak Suet Sin in 1996, it named the engineering building the Yam Pak Building as a gesture of gratitude. This is the dress Pak wore to the building opening ceremony. Black was chosen to symbolise Yam Kim Fai, while the silver trim that goes round the entire dress represents Pak. The bows were knotted by Eddie Lau himself inspired by Yam's 'Butterfly and Red Pear Blossom'. It illustrates Eddie's attention to details and sense of purpose. Photo of Pak Suet Sin and Eddie Lau.
In September 1999, the Provisional Urban Council in collaboration with the Regional Council presented an event entitled 'Cantonese opera towards the millennia – memorial performances in commemoration of the 40th anniversary of the death of Tong Tik Sang'. Designed by Eddie Lau for Pak Suet Sin to wear at the opening ceremony held at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre, the defining characteristic of this purple cheongsam is the elegant and attractive girdle design.
In September 1999, the Provisional Urban Council in collaboration with the Regional Council presented an event entitled 'Cantonese opera towards the millennia – memorial performances in commemoration of the 40th anniversary of the death of Tong Tik Sang'. Designed by Eddie Lau for Pak Suet Sin to wear at the opening ceremony held at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre, the defining characteristic of this purple cheongsam is the elegant and attractive girdle design. Photo of Pak Suet Sin and Eddie Lau.
Fusing Eastern and Western elements, Eddie Lau designed a cheongsam with black and white stripes in 2001 for Anita's appearance at the 20th Hong Kong Film Awards. As Eddie was unable to find a black-and-white striped material that best suited his design, he sewed black stripes onto a piece of white fabric, which he then set off against a tailored red flare skirt to create a truly unique outfit. Wearing this cheongsam, Anita sang Rouge at the ceremony before presenting the Best Actress Award.
Fusing Eastern and Western elements, Eddie Lau designed a cheongsam with black and white stripes in 2001 for Anita's appearance at the 20th Hong Kong Film Awards. As Eddie was unable to find a black-and-white striped material that best suited his design, he sewed black stripes onto a piece of white fabric, which he then set off against a tailored red flare skirt to create a truly unique outfit. Wearing this cheongsam, Anita sang Rouge at the ceremony before presenting the Best Actress Award. Photo of Anita Mui, Eddie Lau and Pat Suet Sin.
After retiring in 1999, Eddie Lau continued to design, but only for some close friends, including Pak Suet Sin. When the Yam Pak Charitable Foundation was awarded the Montblanc de la Culture Arts Patronage Award in 2001, Pak Suet Sin received the award in her capacity as founder and chairperson. Eddie designed the top of black crepe backed with a purple lining so that this colour would come through under the flashlights; the emerald green tint coupled with the delicate but resplendent black floral dress emphasised Pak's elegance while recalling the aura of a mysterious screen goddess.
After retiring in 1999, Eddie Lau continued to design, but only for some close friends, including Pak Suet Sin. When the Yam Pak Charitable Foundation was awarded the Montblanc de la Culture Arts Patronage Award in 2001, Pak Suet Sin received the award in her capacity as founder and chairperson. Eddie designed the top of black crepe backed with a purple lining so that this colour would come through under the flashlights; the emerald green tint coupled with the delicate but resplendent black floral dress emphasised Pak's elegance while recalling the aura of a mysterious screen goddess. Photo of Pak Suet Sin and Eddie Lau.
To commemorate the 15th anniversary of the death of Yam Kim Fai, a charitable memorial event entitled 'In memory of the costumes and songs' was staged in November 2004. This event was organized by Yam Pak Charitable Foundation. Eddie Lau designed a chiffon evening dress with a shawl decorated with white flowers and white butterflies for Pak Suet Sin. White was used to represent respect and love and to reflect how the wearer missed her late friend. Pak had never been known to wear white before, but in this dress she appeared free, beautiful and elegant.