Hong Kong – Hong Kong pop star Kelly Chen disclosed that she spends more than HK$1 million each year on clothing, primarily for stage performances, even with brand sponsorships, and plans to sell her gently used outfits for charity. The singer made the revelation Monday evening while attending a fashion brand event alongside actors Fish Liew and Terrance Lau.
Chen, 52, explained that after wearing stage costumes once, she stores them at her company. Once a sufficient quantity accumulates, she organizes a secondhand charity sale. The practice reflects her commitment to sustainability amid the fashion industry’s growing push for circular economy models.
The singer also shared personal updates, saying she used the summer break to take her two sons on a trip to Taiwan. Her eldest son, Liu Sheng, 17, is preparing for university applications. “I’m responsible for printing his academic records from recent years and organizing his volunteer work资料,” Chen said. “He has several exams coming up, so we’re getting things ready early.”
Liu Sheng is studying under the Canadian curriculum and will take Advanced Placement courses as he applies to universities. “He’s interested in psychology,” Chen noted. “For his age, he handles pressure quite well. He sometimes offers opinions on my work, and he may study in Canada in the future.”
On a lighter note, Chen recounted an unsettling experience during a recent trip to Australia, where she sampled local seafood. “The crabs there were delicious and enormous. I probably ate too much crab roe,” she recalled. “My chest became intensely itchy, like I’d been poisoned.” After taking anti-itch medication and undergoing three sessions of cupping therapy with a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner, she recovered fully. With hairy crab season approaching, Chen said she will exercise restraint.
Chen added that she plans to keep her upcoming birthday low-key, as she is focused on preparing for her ongoing concert tour. “The physical demands and the pressure feel like a major exam,” she said. “This year, I dare not celebrate big.”
The singer’s disclosure highlights the intersection of celebrity lifestyle management, sustainable fashion practices, and the rigorous demands of live performance careers. As Chen continues her tour and navigates her son’s college preparation, her emphasis on balancing professional obligations with family responsibilities resonates with many working parents navigating similar challenges.
