Walter Ma: From Fashion Pioneer to Furniture Design
 
Renowned Hong Kong fashion designer Walter Ma (Wai Ming Ma) established his inaugural boutique, Vee, in 1975, marking the beginning of his influential career in fashion design.
 
As Vice Chairman of the Hong Kong Fashion Designers Association, Ma was instrumental in transforming Hong Kong's fashion industry from a manufacturing center into a sophisticated design hub.
 
In a significant expansion of his creative repertoire, Ma debuts his first furniture collection at Maison & Objet Paris January 2025, introducing a distinctive lounge chair that seamlessly translates his design philosophy from fashion to furniture.
 
The design concept centres on bonding and connection, inspired by the way leaves grow and flourish together. Just as leaves intertwine and support one another, family memories develop and strengthen over time.
 
This 3-seater sofa is crafted to celebrate these relationships, offering a shared space for conversations, laughter, and togetherness.
 
The arched armrests and puffed leaves symbolize the nurturing aspects of connection, inviting users to create new memories while honouring the ties that bind them. This sofa serves not just as furniture but as a centrepiece for family gatherings, embodying the enduring spirit of love and unity in every detail.