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Hussein Chalayan Spring/Summer 2003

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Chalayan Spring 2003 Ready-to-Wear

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Hussein Chalayan Spring/Summer 2003

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haute but not naughty susan eldridge hussein chalayan photography terry richardson styling suzanne koller self service issue spring/summer 2003

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The legendary Faye Wong: fashion only for herself (2014)

This year’s Paris Fashion Week seemed to attract special attention because Faye Wong attended the Celine show as a friend of the brand. The focus was not on the fashion itself but on the gossip surrounding Faye Wong. Faye Wong is one of entertainment reporters' favorites to capture. Every time Faye Wong appears, it sparks a new round of discussion about her clothes which are extraordinary and legendary. This time, will she have her freshest look yet at Paris Fashion Week? 

Ten years have passed since the last time Faye Wong went to Paris Fashion Week and attended the Celine show in 2004. Ten years ago, Faye Wong’s Celine shoot in Paris was a whirlwind. We remember the moment when Faye Wong was on the streets of Paris in a slim beige dress and leather gloves designed by Michael Kors in his last autumn/winter collection for Celine. Those images gave us a sense that we were looking at movie stills, like she was a lost character under the lens of Wong Kar-wai.

Faye Wong’s Celine looks ten years ago are like her song “Only Myself” on the album "Mystery" in 1994. This woman has always given us the impression that her personality and attitude are completely herself, hence the song "Only Myself". Therefore, such a woman does not need extravagant or gorgeous clothes. She only needs her own interest. Those who really love fashion are also keen on this kind of "mystery". It is the kind of fashion that is not too mainstream and a rare feature in the popular fashion world.

In 2005, Faye Wong attended the opening of the Celine store at Hong Kong Landmark Plaza. She wore the 2005 spring/summer printed jacket designed by Roberto Menichetti. With her long legs and straight hair, Faye appeared shy at the event. At the time, she was in love and enjoying her marriage. The print on that suit happened to be a rare expression of warmth from Faye Wong. Later, we got used to the collaborations between Faye Wong and Celine. Faye Wong loved Celine and went to Taipei for the Celine store opening, she stood on stage in Celine, and she wore Celine at her birthday party.  

From 2004 to 2014, the design director of Celine changed from Michael Kors to Roberto Menichetti to Ivana Omazic to Phoebe Philo.  Phoebe Philo, the creative director of Celine today, has brought the old Paris brand to a new level. Phoebe Philo seems compatible with Faye Wong. Faye Wong is a pioneer in fashion. Her influence in Asian fashion occurred even earlier when she was already an unforgettable trail-blazer. In the early 1990s, when the designs of the “The Antwerp Six" were not well known by everyday consumers in Asia, Faye Wong was already wearing the fashions from Belgium with the help of stylists Thomas Chan and later Titi Kwan. Faye Wong wore the works of these Belgian designers and created stunning looks again and again at her concerts.

To cite a few examples, Jurgi Persoons was an avant-garde designer from Antwerp who caused a sensation in his graduation exhibition in Antwerp in 1992. In 1996, he started his own brand. The design had strong avant-garde and decadent qualities. Coupled with expensive and unbelievably intricate handiwork, it was unique in the fashion industry. When the brand closed in 2003, many fans were sad. Hong Kong fashion culture critic Lai Jianhui wrote in  "Fashion Moments" that Jurgi Persoons was independent from the rest of the world. The era when Faye Wong wore Jurgi Persoons while holding concerts in Hong Kong was also the era when "The Antwerp Six” legend began to awaken in Asian fashion.  Faye Wong wore a lot of Jurgi Persoons. The works of Jurgi Persoons were carried by D-Mop, a Hong Kong fashion house. It was a golden era for Hong Kong fashion.

In addition, Faye Wong was wearing Martin Margiela and Ann Demeulemeester as early as 1995, or even earlier.  Faye Wong has been a fan of Ann Demeulemeester for many years. Back on the stage in 1996, Faye Wong's Ann Demeulemeester look was so stunning.  I also appreciate Faye Wong for wearing Belgian brands such as Véronique Branquinho in the 1990s. Nowadays, there are fewer and fewer avant-garde and pioneering surprises on the runway. Just like how we prefer to listen to Faye Wong’s old Cantopop songs, looking through the past Faye Wong looks, each one has a story. Each one is full of aura and jolting to the senses. When Titi Kwan went to the Louis fashion store in Antwerp to choose pieces for Faye Wong’s concert, he discovered another Belgian designer Bernard Willhelm and brought it to Hong Kong and Asia through Faye Wong’s interpretation. Bernard Willhelm's never-ending indulgence and playful designs leaned towards artistic and whimsical, which made people love it very much!

Stories in fashion have disappeared. Thinking about it, I often feel it’s a pity. In the 1990s, Helmut Lang, the designer who gave us the minimalist fashion style, created a new era of minimalism. Faye Wong's Helmut Lang period is also the best era of Helmut Lang. Unfortunately, even second-hand Helmut Lang pieces are now rare. Today, Helmut Lang lives in seclusion on Long Island, New York and has become a true artist.

In 1997, Faye Wong joined EMI Records. From 1997 to 2003, Faye Wong was in her most brilliant musical era. The album "Faye Wong" was her first album released in her golden age at EMI. In the album's promotional photos, the stylist found a black and white harlequin coat from the 1997-1998 autumn/winter collection by Yohji Yamamoto.

In 1999, Faye Wong continued to shine in the music world and released the album "Only Love Strangers". In the album, there was a song I loved very much called "Passing Cloud". The MV for this song was directed by Susie Au.  Faye Wong appeared in a black trench coat by British futuristic designer Hussein Chalayan, which seemed to lead us to appreciate her truly ethereal and elusive fashion temperament. At that time, Hussein Chalayan's reputation was rising because he attracted a lot of attention at London Fashion Week. 

By the year 2000, "Fable" might have been Faye Wong's best album yet. Do you still remember the song "Love Letter to Myself"? In the MV, Faye Wong wore a white Jil Sander dress. It was the first time Jil Sander appeared in front of us.

Faye Wong became an all out fashion pioneer.  As for today's gossip entertainment headlines, whatever brand Faye Wong wears becomes really popular. For example, when Faye Wong appeared in Rick Owens' shirt and boots, and was photographed by reporters, the fashion editor started looking for Rick Owens pieces...

Therefore, in 2014, seeing the Heavenly Queen set foot in Paris Fashion Week again, there is definitely a feeling of evolution. No matter what style she appears in, we will miss those good moments in fashion that gave us enlightenment. 

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SOURCE: SINA // TRANSLATED BY: FAYE WONG FUZAO

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Thinking about spring ready to wear 2003 HUSSEIN CHALAYAN.

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Caitriona walking for Hussein Chalayan Spring 2003

*Another less weird show. Apparently you have to follow the blue band, stay still and keep a straight face lol. @catwalkqueencaitriona

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Haute Couture Mood Board

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Hussein Chalayan Spring/Summer 2003

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Hussein Chalayan Spring/Summer 2003

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Hussein Chalayan Spring/Summer 2003

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Hussein Chalayan Spring/Summer 2003

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Hussein Chalayan Spring/Summer 2003