Dimmed lights glimmering onto the high volts of a majestic organ, a light breeze swifting through the room, the spectators are seated and the anticipation peaking. A light melody starts playing, as a fairylike, elegant silhouette glides out of the shadow, advancing towards us. The beginning of a fairy tale by Cheney Chan’s artistic genius.
Inspired by Chinese folklore tales as well as nature’s flora and fauna, the designer reimagines protagonists from ancient fairy tales, into modern glorious beings. Like a gathering of protagonists from different tales meeting on the podium, the models graciously valse with each other, each embodying different values of courage, charm, resilience, purity, etc…
Using a technique true to his DNA, Cheney Chan emphasizes volumes movements and shapes with his delicate layering of different textiles into voluptuous shapes surrounding the models like flower petals or butterfly wings. This intricate crafting of different fabrics continues a recurrent pattern or trademark, already observed in his previous works. Not to omit the inspiration behind this technique which the designer draws from the texture you may find on traditional chinese pottery, a subtle homage to his heritage. We can also note some pieces incrusted with diamonds, becoming a repeated signature look of the designer.
From light hues of pastel pinks, greens and blues; to more vibrant yellows and reds, Cheney Chan dresses all kinds of women into modern day elegant and graceful works of art. From elegant and sleek looks, to extravagant dresses and capes, the designer even ventures into modest looks to suit any preferences wether stylistic or religious such as these elegant yet modest garments.
We see princesses and queens, all characters with diffrent stories and personalities, some strong and powerful, others graceful and delicate. Men and Women from fairy tales reimagined by the designer to take over our modern times. Each character tells their own story...
But Cheney Chan doesn't remain on the runway, in this modern world his creations find their way onto the red carpets of worldwide famous events such as the festival de Cannes. Indeed some of the creations from this year's runway found their way onto this red carpet, to the spotlight and paparazzis. You way recognise the infamous green and white calla lilly dress worn by Coco Rocha to this year's red carpet.
Like a blooming bouquet, this year's creations elegantly blend together into an elegant "bouquet final", crowned by the walk of miss Coco Rocha in a lavish rosy dress, almost drowning in an ample abundance of feathers.
As this this beautiful tale comes to an end, the designer joins her, greeted by the aplause of the audience.
article by Camille Blanchard
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