Susien Chong is an Australian fashion designer and a co-founder of the Sydney-based fashion label Lover. 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. She interned for Australian label before founding Lover in 2001. She presented her debut solo show in 2004 at the Australian Fashion Week.