In a fashion world long shaped by Western ideals, SAU LEE was created to offer something different: a Global Chinese Fashion Brand that honors heritage while embracing change. Founded in 2014 by Hong Kong designer Cheryl Leung, SAU LEE brings the beauty of Chinese craftsmanship into dialogue with the youthful, playful spirit of the modern woman.
" SAU LEE exists to give women the freedom to dress with both reverence and rebellion — to be soft, strong, sensual, and entirely unforgettable. "
— Cheryl Leung
SAU LEE doesn’t ask women to choose between tradition and self-expression. It gives her both. Inspired by the symbolism and artistry of Chinese craftsmanship, the brand reimagines heritage with a refined sense of rebellion, seen in pieces like the naked crystal cheongsam or a brocade corset lined with pipa knots. It speaks to the confident sensuality of a woman who knows herself and bends the rules with grace.
OUR VALUES
SAU LEE doesn't ask women to choose between tradition and self-expression. It gives them both. While deeply inspired by the symbolism and artistry of Chinese craftsmanship, the brand dares to reinterpret those codes—a naked crystal cheongsam or brocade corsetry embellished with pipa knots—with a touch of rebellion that is always refined. This is modern sensuality that defies convention: the confident allure of a woman who embraces her identity and bends the rules with grace.
At its core, SAU LEE is not just about how a woman looks. It’s about how she feels — captivating, cultured, and entirely her own. Whether stepping into a gallery in Shanghai or a rooftop soirée in New York, she turns heads not through performance but presence.
Each design reflects the dualities that define her: sensual yet sophisticated, rooted in heritage yet unapologetically modern. SAU LEE honors tradition — from mandarin collars to pipa knots — while pushing boundaries through sculptural silhouettes, rich textures, and bold cut-outs that make every piece a statement of identity.
OUR DESIGNS
THE ART OF SILHOUETTE
At SAU LEE, silhouette is where heritage meets modern sensuality. Draped fabrics move with quiet confidence. Sculptural necklines and cinched waists nod to the Cheongsam, reworked through daring proportions and fluid structure. Every form celebrates the body not just as a canvas, but as a story in motion.
PRINTS & FABRICS WITH MEANING
SAU LEE prints and fabrics are never just decoration. They are a language of feeling, memory, and identity. From florals that evoke poetic stillness to abstract forms and reimagined Chinese motifs, each design carries symbolic weight. Whether jacquard, lace, or embroidery—texture becomes emotion, and pattern becomes presence.
HERITAGE YOU CAN SEE AND FEEL
Craft is the soul of SAU LEE—a tradition transformed through design. Pipa knots, mandarin collars, and delicate piping speak to centuries past, yet feel bold and contemporary in placement and scale. These once-ceremonial codes are reborn through daring, unexpected silhouettes and placements—honoring legacy while expressing modern confidence.