THREADS OF TRADITION

An upcoming couturier to watch, designer Cheney Chan is deconstructing and celebrating the rich tapestry of Chinese heritage while pushing the boundaries of contemporary design

By Cherry Mui

In June, the industry held its breath as it awaited Cheney Chan’s debut spectacle in the heart of Paris, the gilded halls of haute couture. The previous month, supermodel Coco Rocha had worn his spiral-cut silk gown, which resembles a calla lily, at the Cannes Film Festival; and Hollywood actress Anya Taylor-Joy had appeared on the cover of US entertainment magazine Variety wearing a pure white sculptural gown. Tatler meets Chan two days before his show at a photo studio where fittings were taking place, styling was being discussed, and final adjustments and embroidery were being made to the 23 looks he was set to present. We also saw Rocha—this time in person—trying on three extravagantly feathery pastel pink gowns and discussing which one she would bring to life with…

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Tatler Hong Kong (Digital) - 1 Issue, November 2024

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