Retykle Blog

Meet Joleen Soo. Founder of Catalysta, a new PR & Events Agency focused on building positive social impact, and former Development Director of the Cambodian Children’s Fund [CCF] and mother to her two tykes, Gabriel (4) and Olympia (2).  Joleen tells us why buying and selling secondhand designer kids clothes is important to her.

To complete a special occasion Easter outfit, why not try this creative craft idea from popular instagrammer Ann-Marie @myhongkongabc as worn by the models in our Spring photoshoot.

Meet Lynda Willoughby, Mum to Max, 8 and Chase, 3. Lynda’s home and wardrobe are beautifully styled, reflecting both her career in fashion and incredible personal taste. Lynda and her family discovered Retykle when they lived in Hong Kong, but now reside in sunny Sydney.

Meet Sena. Mother of super cute twins Willow and Parker James, and wife to Paul, Sena is an expert on all things stylish in Hong Kong, running a personal styling, shopping, and fashion consulting business. Sena loves to spend time with her husband and children in Bali where they make their second home at Villa Suami, where these beautiful family photos were taken.

Meet Emily! Mother to a three-year-old son and a one-and-a-half-year-old daughter, Emily Lam Ho is a force for environmental impact in Hong Kong. Empact28 CEO and Founder, and Co-Founder of EcoDrive Hong Kong.

I love using recycled materials for arts and crafts with my kids. For me, raiding the recycling box is much more appealing on a slow afternoon when looking for something to entertain the kids than taking a trip to the toy shop. Especially when for little ones, the packaging is often as fun as what’s inside anyway!

One of the city’s hottest fashionistas, Alison Chan-El Azar is the epitome of a modern mum. Mother to two beautiful kids Khalil and Kaia, Alison is passionate about health, fitness and travels. With a bountiful personality and limitless positivity to inspire all who cross her path, Alison has chosen to donate her Charity Closet to Mother’s Choice, a charity close to her heart.

Denise Ho is one of Hong Kong’s most respected entrepreneurs, a pioneer for sustainable fashion and mom to Donovan who is one year old. Passionate about reducing textile waste and the environmental impact of the fashion industry, Denise founded her knitwear label Knotti, using only biodegradable yarn and employs home knitters in Hong Kong’s local communities to ensure flexible working hours.

How to live your best eco-chic Mom (or Dad) life, and simplify your children’s wardrobe to save precious time and money.