“My title is all over the place: sometimes it’s food artist, sometimes food designer, sometimes chef,” explains Imogen Kwok. Known for creating divine banquets, she has become a favorite for multi-sensory dining experiences in which guests are encouraged to “get in there.” Jonathan Anderson’s work with Loewe last year “opened the fashion door” for MatchesFashion, Comme Si and Alighieri at Paris Fashion Week. “Cooking has always been part of my life”, reflects the 31-year-old. “My family would eat dinner while we discussed what we should have for breakfast.”
Born in Sydney to a Chinese father and Korean mother, she grew up in New York, before studying art history at St Andrews. After graduating, the now London-based Kwok tried a career in galleries but decided the life wasn’t practical enough. Restaurants? Very feverish. Food styling didn’t have enough personality, but the knowledge she gained from each informs her work now. This year, she will begin art-based residencies, creating large food installations. “I’m excited to have the freedom to do whatever I want.”
Here, Kwok shares some of her favorite things with him Vogue.
“I use Laniege Lip Glowy Balm before bed. The pink grapefruit flavor is wonderful.”
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