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Unfurling in Hangzhou, China, the Chanel 2024/25 Métiers d’art show was a masterstroke of elegance, weaving the threads of both heritage and innovation into a spectacle of serious impact. Set against the backdrop of Hangzhou’s serene West Lake and framed by its iconic pagodas and cloud-brushed skies, the evening unfolded like an artisanal dream, combining old-world charm and cutting-edge style. Then, through the misty haze of the outside air, swathed in a sequin embroidered slip dress with a sheer halter neck and ruff collar, emerged Yilan Hua. A well-known model renowned for her graceful presence and striking allure, she was born here, in the capital city of the Zhejiang province. And situated amidst its picturesque waterways and cloud-kissers, this very special show acted as a homecoming for her, marking a moment of both celebration and reflection. “Even though I’ve grown up, my home, the people, and the scenery of this city seem untouched by time,” she says.
Hua retains close ties with the storied city, her stomping grounds, as well as a stark appreciation for that same rich heritage and history that first attracted Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel to Chinese culture and craft. In fact, the house matriarch was known to have owned a large collection of antique Chinese lacquer screens – despite having never visited the country – her favourite of which depicted Hangzhou’s magnificent West Lake. It sat pretty on the wall of her private office at her home on Rue Cambon and was no doubt a source of creative inspiration. This same appreciation for Hangzhou and the tranquil body of water is what sparked the idea for the Métiers d’art, which unfolded in spectacular fashion earlier today.
West Lake is one of Hua’s favourite places to return to when she goes home. “When you’re in your hometown, everything around you feels so familiar, and you naturally relax,” she starts. “Every weekend and holiday, I’d look forward to my mom taking me to play around West Lake, from the youth center near Hubin Road to Huanglong Cave, or walking from Hefang Street to the scenic spot known as Orioles Singing in the Willows. Just spreading a cloth on the ground for a simple picnic by the lake would make me incredibly happy.”
But its significance goes beyond cherished childhood memories for Hua. West Lake is where “the idea of becoming a model was first planted in my mind,” she says. In her youth, she took part in a fashion show as part of a school project that took place at the lake and, coincidentally, she also wore a silk dress then.
In many ways, the Chanel 2025 Métiers d’art show was a shining example of what’s possible at the precipice of artisanal craft, backdropped by a city so fitting, given its noteworthy heritage of silk manufacturing and trade, and that of Hua. She says, “Craftsmanship requires not only skilled hands but also passion.” These things thrive in her hometown; a place where artistry is woven as deeply as the silk it’s famous for.
Photography courtesy of Chanel.
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Unfurling in Hangzhou, China, the Chanel 2024/25 Métiers d’art show was a masterstroke of elegance, weaving the threads of both heritage and innovation into a spectacle of serious impact. Set against the backdrop of Hangzhou’s serene West Lake and framed by its iconic pagodas and cloud-brushed skies, the evening unfolded like an artisanal dream, combining old-world charm and cutting-edge style. Then, through the misty haze of the outside air, swathed in a sequin embroidered slip dress with a sheer halter neck and ruff collar, emerged Yilan Hua. A well-known model renowned for her graceful presence and striking allure, she was born here, in the capital city of the Zhejiang province. And situated amidst its picturesque waterways and cloud-kissers, this very special show acted as a homecoming for her, marking a moment of both celebration and reflection. “Even though I’ve grown up, my home, the people, and the scenery of this city seem untouched by time,” she says.
Hua retains close ties with the storied city, her stomping grounds, as well as a stark appreciation for that same rich heritage and history that first attracted Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel to Chinese culture and craft. In fact, the house matriarch was known to have owned a large collection of antique Chinese lacquer screens – despite having never visited the country – her favourite of which depicted Hangzhou’s magnificent West Lake. It sat pretty on the wall of her private office at her home on Rue Cambon and was no doubt a source of creative inspiration. This same appreciation for Hangzhou and the tranquil body of water is what sparked the idea for the Métiers d’art, which unfolded in spectacular fashion earlier today.
West Lake is one of Hua’s favourite places to return to when she goes home. “When you’re in your hometown, everything around you feels so familiar, and you naturally relax,” she starts. “Every weekend and holiday, I’d look forward to my mom taking me to play around West Lake, from the youth center near Hubin Road to Huanglong Cave, or walking from Hefang Street to the scenic spot known as Orioles Singing in the Willows. Just spreading a cloth on the ground for a simple picnic by the lake would make me incredibly happy.”
But its significance goes beyond cherished childhood memories for Hua. West Lake is where “the idea of becoming a model was first planted in my mind,” she says. In her youth, she took part in a fashion show as part of a school project that took place at the lake and, coincidentally, she also wore a silk dress then.
In many ways, the Chanel 2025 Métiers d’art show was a shining example of what’s possible at the precipice of artisanal craft, backdropped by a city so fitting, given its noteworthy heritage of silk manufacturing and trade, and that of Hua. She says, “Craftsmanship requires not only skilled hands but also passion.” These things thrive in her hometown; a place where artistry is woven as deeply as the silk it’s famous for.
Photography courtesy of Chanel.
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