Maggie Wang Interview
Maggie Wang is redefining luxury menswear started by Ms. Maggie Wang through a deeply personal blend of storytelling, sustainability, and craftsmanship. Co-founder of a London-based fashion brand, she draws inspiration from cultural duality, emotional connection, and poetic narratives. Her collections like Millennium Fox Shadow bring characters to life through garments that feel both timeless and intimate. With a focus on regenerative materials, small-batch production, and transparent sourcing, Maggie champions an ethical, emotionally intelligent approach to design. Her work merges traditional tailoring with contemporary ideas, creating fashion that resonates beyond aesthetics clothing as a story, a memory, and a message.
From Cultural Crossroads to Creative Craft
We started the interview by asking, “Maggie, can you tell us a bit about your background and what led you to pursue a career in menswear design?”
Maggie Wang replied, “Absolutely. I’d love to so, I’ve always been drawn to storytelling whether through words, images, or clothing. I studied fashion design and gravitated toward menswear because I saw it as a canvas for subtle yet powerful expression. There’s a certain poetry in reimagining traditional tailoring through a more emotional and artistic lens. Growing up between cultures, I often felt like I was translating ideas between different worlds, and that naturally flowed into my design process. Eventually, I co-founded my brand in London, with the intention of creating garments that carry stories about love, memory, identity, and care. It’s not just about what someone wears, but how it makes them feel. That emotional connection is what truly drives me.”
Building a Brand with Heart
The UK Times: Maggie, what inspired you to start your brand, and what does “Neighbors at Heart” mean to you?
Maggie Wang replied, “When I started the brand with my co-founder Frankie, it wasn’t just about making clothes; it was about building a world. “Neighbors at Heart” is our way of saying we believe in warmth, kindness, and emotional closeness, especially in a fast-moving, disconnected world. We wanted to make fashion that brings people in, like good neighbors sharing stories. Our first collection, Welcome, Dear Guest, was an invitation into this intimate space. Each piece carries that sentiment designed with care, meant to feel personal. It’s about reminding people that clothing can have meaning, memory, and emotion. It can say, “You’re not alone.””
Blending Folklore and Fashion
The UK Times: Your “Millennium Fox Shadow” collection is so rich in narrative. What was your vision behind it?
Maggie Wang replied, ““Millennium Fox Shadow” was my way of blending folklore, fantasy, and fashion into one poetic body of work. I imagined a mythical fox spirit a male figure who appears in different time periods as a scholar, sailor, artist, and mysterious neighbor. Each look tells a part of his journey, and I even gave them titles like “Poem 03: Mid-Afternoon Visitor.” Instead of a traditional runway, we launched it digitally so people could explore the story in chapters, almost like reading a visual novel. I wanted the audience to feel something beyond aesthetics to experience a character, a moment, an emotion. It’s how I try to push the boundaries of menswear not just tailoring but storytelling that stays with you.”
Sustainability with Soul
The UK Times: Sustainability is central to your work. What makes your approach unique in luxury menswear?
Maggie Wang replied, “For me, sustainability isn’t just a label it’s a mindset that touches every part of the design process. We’re very intentional about using regenerative and traceable fabrics, like our biodegradable faux fur and British-milled wool. Everything is made in small batches, and we even use discarded materials things others might throw away—to create accessories that have soul. I believe sustainability also means transparency. That’s why we embed QR codes in our garments, so customers can see exactly where their piece came from. In luxury fashion, I think care should extend beyond the garment to the planet and the people involved in making it. We want to create fashion that not only looks good but feels right, ethically and emotionally.”
Blending Heritage with Innovation
The UK Times: How do you merge traditional craftsmanship with contemporary ideas in your work?
Maggie Wang replied, “I’m classically trained in tailoring, so structure and craftsmanship are the foundation of my work. But I’m also always pushing myself to challenge conventions. I love layering Eastern and Western references sometimes inspired by my own Chinese heritage and playing with fluid silhouettes, textures, and unexpected cuts. One of my favorite things is using traditional techniques in modern ways, like combining hand embroidery with upcycled materials or taking inspiration from historical garments but redesigning them through a contemporary lens. For me, every piece should carry both memory and innovation—like something familiar, yet entirely new. That’s how I make space for emotion in menswear.”
Shaping the Future
Lastly we asked, “Looking ahead, what’s next for the Maggie Wang brand?”
“The next chapter is about deepening our storytelling while growing sustainably. We’re developing a digital bespoke experience that will let clients co-create their garments online still rooted in craft but more accessible and personal. I’m also excited about expanding our universe of characters into virtual fashion and collectibles. At the same time, I want to support young creative through mentorships and scholarships, especially those interested in sustainability and emotional design. For me, the future isn’t just about making more clothes it’s about building community, care, and connection through every thread. I want our work to continue inspiring people to think differently about fashion not just as an outfit, but as a story they wear.” Maggie Wang concluded
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