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Grace Lam is one of Asia’s most prominent editors and stylists, with over 25 years of experience working in the publishing industry in Europe and Asia.
Born in Hong Kong, but as a global citizen, Grace has resided and worked in cities spanning from London, New York, Paris, Hong Kong, Shanghai to Beijing. She earned a First-Class degree honours in graphic design at the famed Central Saint Martin’s College Of Art & Design. Beginning her career at the iconic i-D magazine in London as a fashion assistant / PA to Edward Enninful OBE (Former Editor-In-Chief of British VOGUE). She worked with industry elites including Hollywood actors Jude Law, Hugh Grant, Joan Chen, F1 Champion Fernando Alonso, Paolo Roversi, Craig McDean, Mario Testino, Annie Leibovitz, Steven Klein, Pat McGrath, Eugene Souleiman and supermodels including Kate Moss, Naomi Campbell, Gisele Bündchen, Liu Wen, Du Juan and Linda Evangelista.
In 2005 she relocated to Shanghai then Hong Kong, where she became part of the original team to launch VOGUE China. For a decade, as the magazine’s Senior Fashion Style Editor working with both local and global celebrities including Cannes Best Actress Maggie Cheung, Grammy Awards nominee Lana Del Rey, British TV presenter Alexa Chung, Mario Sorrenti, Charlotte Tilbury MBE, Shu Qi, Fan Bing Bing, Chris Li Yu Chun, Wing Shya and Daniel Wu.
Grace’s work has appeared in renowned publications including VOGUE (Italia, China, Japan, Australia), Harper’s Bazaar, Architectural Digest, Tatler, i-D, Numero and Madame Figaro. Grace’s clients include Estee Lauder, Dyson, M.A.C Cosmetics, PWC, CitiBank Asia, Dior, Burberry, Harvey Nichols, Ralph Lauren, Adidas, Van Cleef & Arpels, Sotheby’s, Canon, Porsche and Mandarin Hotel Group.
2018 Grace was appointed as a global ‘Estée Lauder Ambassador’. The first Chinese from Hong Kong ever chosen for a global beauty campaign.
Grace frequently teams up with her husband, Jason Capobianco (fashion/celebrity photographer and short documentary filmmaker) to create social media mini-series, editorial and unique advertising projects. As a menopause advocate, Grace was invited by the Australian Government to speak at the Perth Senate Hearing in 2024. Leveraging her expertise, she relaunched her Bespoke Styling & Shopping Service (in-person and online), empowering women of all ages, especially those in peri/menopause. Partnering with Red Cross Australia, Grace also runs a monthly styling giveaway, providing practical and stylish hacks to boost midlife women's confidence during menopause.
Following her 5 year period in Perth after a Covid-related transition from Hong Kong, as an avid Formula One fan (Mega fan of Sir Lewis Hamilton!) Grace has recently moved to the vibrant city of Melbourne so she is closer to the F1 track in Albert Park.
