Modern Times & the World Around Us
Modern Times x Fashion
“Why Fashion Matters” Cultural Salon
April 20th, 2018 — Kicking off our 2018 Spring/Summer Collection “Modern Times” , designer Grace Chen and former SCMP Fashion Editor Jing Zhang got together for an industry first “Couturier meets Curator” fashion salon. The duo discussed “Fashion through the ages” - the pivotal role fashion played in shaping each era’s cultural identity, and who is the “modern representation” of our times?
Modern Times x Music
April 23rd, 2019 — As part of Keren Ann’s 5th China Tour, the chanson singer made a stop at House of Grace Chen to share her songs and thoughts about music in a more intimate environment with Grace Chen and friends. Showing her support for Chen’s feminine yet powerful designs, the singer performed an acoustic set of a few of her favorite songs.
“Most important for me - any form of art - is poetry and melancholy. And I find both poetry and melancholy in Grace’s work.
— Keren Ann, Singer & Songwriter
Modern Times x Business
May 17th, 2018 --- Grace Chen joins hands with 55CEO for an intimate workshop exploring the “Core Competitive Competency” of Business in our modern, fast-changing world. Lead by Managing Director of Chengwei Capital, Ms. Ping Ping, 14 business owners unite for a rigorous and in-depth look at their own businesses, and strived to clarify and build upon their own unique advantage.
Modern Times x Technology
Digital Transformation by Luxury Brands Industry
May 25th, 2018 — Hosted in partnership with Jocob Column and ECV, House of Grace Chen united industry professionals spanning fashion, retail and technology to discuss the “Digital transformation in the luxury brands industry”. Panel speakers included representatives from LVMH, DeBeers, Shangxia, Estee Lauder, Valentino, Bottega Veneta and HP China.
