Edison Chen builds billion‑dollar fashion empire after retiring from Hong Kong showbiz

Former Hong Kong actor and pop‑culture icon Edison Chen, once celebrated as the “bad‑boy” heartthrob of early‑2000s Asian cinema, left the entertainment industry after a 2008 scandal and has spent the past two decades quietly constructing a fashion conglomerate valued at several billion US dollars. His label CLOT, known for oversized jackets, cargo pants and distinctive footwear, supplies high‑end collections and has become a staple of street‑wear culture.

Chen now makes low‑key public appearances, such as riding the London underground with his wife and strolling through Tokyo with his daughter, prompting mixed reactions from fans who recall his earlier glamorous image. Despite his unkempt look, the entrepreneur continues to expand his brand internationally while maintaining a deliberately private personal life.