Susien Chong is an Australian fashion designer and a co-founder of the Sydney-based fashion label Lover. Chong grew up in Sydney, attending St George Girls' High School, Kogarah. She obtained a degree in design from the

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and came to prominence by winning the Smirnoff Fashion Award while still a student. She interned for Australian label

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before founding Lover in 2001. She presented her debut solo show in 2004 at the

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