Two icons we write about often at Fête Chinoise come together again in the name of basketball and a great cause for sports. Simu Liu and Jeremy Lin and their friends were in town for the CCYAA Celebrity Classic on July 9th. Benefitting the Chinese Canadian Youth Athletics Association and the Jeremy Lin Foundation for underprivileged AAPI youth in sports. ⁠

HERE ARE SOME IMAGE HIGHLIGHTs from THE EVENT:

Moments from the Press Conference

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Hope everyone in the audience enjoyed our special gift

It’s that time of year again for the Canadian Arts & Fashion Awards (CAFA)! This annual event celebrates the top artists, influencers, and business leaders in Canada’s fashion industry. Hosted by Canadian drag artist and television personality Brooke Lynn Hytes, this year’s gala took place at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel.

Oct 24, 2024

Oct 17, 2024

Fastening Elegance: Royce Chau weaves creative flair into the traditional craft of floral button-making 綻放於衣裳上

Oct 17, 2024

The art of crafting handmade knotted floral buttons, a cherished Chinese tradition, often goes unnoticed by modern fashion enthusiasts. Adorning cheongsams and other garments, these buttons complement the chosen fabric and colour, serving as a small yet intricate detail in the time-consuming tailoring process of traditional Chinese dresses. Royce Chau knows this firsthand, having studied tailoring Chinese garments when she couldn't find a traditional Chinese outfit she liked while living in Singapore. Unable to find what she sought in numerous department stores, she resolved to learn how to make one herself.

Oct 17, 2024

Oct 3, 2024

CHANEL's Ode to Freedom: Spring-Summer 2025 Ready-to-Wear Unveiled at the Grand Palais

Oct 3, 2024

The Grand Palais in Paris is a dazzling spectacle, recently transformed for the fencing competitions of the 2024 Paris Olympics. Now, it serves as the runway for CHANEL’s Spring-Summer 2025 Ready-to-Wear collection. Models glided through a massive birdcage, symbolizing liberation and echoing the collection's celebration of freedom. Featuring chiffon capes, fluid trousers, trench coats adorned with feather prints, and slit skirts, each piece reflects an exquisite blend of movement and grace.

Oct 3, 2024

Sep 6, 2024

Art, Antiques & Assets: Preserve Wealth and Heritage by Safeguarding Your Collections 藝術品、古董與資產：藏品保障財富安穩延續

Sep 6, 2024

Whether it's an inherited piece of jewellery, a treasured painting, or a newly acquired antique, each collection speaks to an experience, a story, and a connection to our heritage, culture, and personal histories. While insurance is a familiar concept, its importance in safeguarding high-value items and ensuring their legacy can continue, is often overlooked.

Sep 6, 2024

Fading Treasures: The Elegance of Hong Kong's Hand-Lettered Signage 褪去的珍寶：香港手寫手製招牌的魅力

Sep 6, 2024

Hand-written Chinese character signs often serve as prominent features in local movie backdrops and nostalgic tourist photos. Hong Kong's oldest storefronts proudly display hand-painted lettering, embodying a unique charm that image makers strive to cherish — from filmmakers to photographers like renowned Hong Kong-based French photographer Romain Jacquet-Lagrèze. These signs, with their graceful strokes, have become iconic symbols of the city's culture, offering a nostalgic glimpse into its bustling urban landscape — enjoy every image!

Sep 6, 2024