Fashion designer Orson Liyu is constantly trying out new creative ventures


Liyu made a name for himself as a model, makeup artist, stylist and fashion designer in the 1990s, and more recently has been making waves as an interior and floral designer. photos: YAP CHEE HONG/The Star

Against a vibrant backdrop of colourful neon-hued mandalas, Orson Liyu delivers various captivating poses for our cover shot as he chats about his current endeavours.

We are in Niyom 26, a Thai restaurant in Petaling Jaya, where the interiors were designed by Liyu, who made a name for himself as a model, makeup artist, stylist and fashion designer in the 1990s, and more recently has been making waves as an interior and floral designer.

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