Presented at nightfall on the West Lake in Hangzhou, China, the CHANEL 2024/25 Métiers d’art collection draws its inspiration from Gabrielle Chanel’s Coromandel screens, that she cherished all her life and that still adorn the walls of her apartment in Paris. Embroidered floral motifs, jade green, pink and sky blue colours are a nod to the Chinese lacquered screens and to their brilliance.
Each of the silhouettes reveals a unique sense of detail, both visible and hidden. The silkiness of the pockets, sleeves, collars and phosphorescent braids radiates with gentle luminescence. Continuing this dreamlike journey, long coats in precious tweeds, satin and velvet are infused with mystery. The pockets, signature of CHANEL, take the shape of envelopes, suggesting letter-writing and inviting to a poetic voyage.
