Carlie Wong
About
Carlie Wong (born June 13, 1984), is a Canadian fashion designer of Chinese ancestry who lives and works in Vancouver, British Columbia. She was a participant in Project Runway Canada's first season. She was eliminated in the sixth episode, finishing the competition in eighth place.
Wong was born in Hong Kong, but moved with her family to Canada when she was young. Always dressed to impress, Carlie does not own a pair of jeans.
Wong attended Eric Hamber Secondary School and then pursued a degree in fashion design from Kwantlen University College where she graduated at the top of her class in 2006.
The Look
As a testament to her design philosophy, Carlie’s work features quality construction, attention to detail and a strong eye for silhouette and proportion. Favouring neutral colour palettes, her focus is to create feminine, luxurious pieces utilizing fine imported fabrics and expert craftsmanship. Carlie’s collections seamlessly fuse classical with modern elements and are often inspired by travel, music, architecture and history.