The Way She Plays

Erhu virtuoso Calista Liaw channels modern femininity into a new clothing and accessories line—all while continuing her musical career.

- BY SAMANTHA FRANCIS

Erhu soloist Calista Liaw, celebrated for her modern soundscapes and dynamic performances, has launched her own fashion brand Liaü, releasing a capsule collection called Calibrate in August.

After the release of her album Rebirth in March this year, Liaw developed her label during a "moment of creative clarity", which she describes as a distillation of her artistic practice.

"I started asking myself how else I could channel the same energy and philosophy behind Rebirth into something tangible," she says. "Fashion felt like a natural evolution, a new canvas to explore modern femininity."

Her passion for fashion runs deep. Dressing up, which she enjoyed during her childhood as a form of storytelling, allows her to continue to explore culture and identity. "When approached with intention, fashion can be just as transformative as music," Liaw emphasises.