Chong grew up in Sydney, attending St George Girls' High School, Kogarah.
She obtained a degree in design from the University of Technology Sydney and came to prominence by winning the Smirnoff Fashion Award while still a student.
[1] She interned for Australian label Zimmermann[2] before founding Lover in 2001.
[3] She presented her debut solo show in 2004 at the Australian Fashion Week.
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