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

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!

Design Dialogue, Art and FashionFête ChinoiseSeptember 6, 2024art, chinese, street photography, design annual, design, CalligraphyComment

Hello, West Coast! Fête Chinoise’s Inaugural Signature Event Hailed the Year of the Dragon in Exquisite Style

At our inaugural Vancouver edition, we welcomed the Year of the Dragon and the 9th edition of our Magazine in an unforgettable star-studded evening with almost 200 guests at Shangri-La Vancouver. We were delighted to support the Chinese Canadian Museum, who wheeled in their almost-100-year-old wooden dragon head for the red carpet, which guests were delighted to pose with.

Breaking Tradition Within A Tradition: Jameson Yap 葉彥晨: 自在如水「流書」體

It isn’t often that you hear a calligrapher cite Pablo Picasso as a major influence, but that’s exactly what Jameson Yap shared when we sat down to talk about his inspiration, process and journey. It turns out that Picasso was very much a fan of the ancient Chinese art, even going so far as to proclaim: “Had I been born Chinese, I would have been a calligrapher, not a painter.”

Design DialogueFête ChinoiseSeptember 29, 2023Calligraphy, artComment

Designing Moments · Part 2: Style in Sport Culture, Stationery & Jewellery 從產品設計尋根【貳】

The second part of the series of Chinese-inspired design in North America, explores some distinct stationery and fashion items. Fête Chinoise also collaborated on some projects with partners in all three categories of stationery, sports and fashion. If you want to nominate products inspired by Chinese culture, that are well-designed, please share with us for a chance to be considered in the next design annual.

Design DialogueFête ChinoiseOctober 26, 2022Chinese Style, Chinese Design, Calligraphy, Graphic Design, Packaging DesignComment

Designing Moments · Part 1: From Chic Chili Sauce to Festive Fashion 從產品設計尋根【壹】

The beauty of Chinese heritage is a fascinating source of inspiration for designers across disciplines. Modern design has the ability to rejuvenate cultural heritage and traditional handcrafts, connecting today’s dialogue with the past. In this editorial, we introduce some interesting designs and products that are inspired by Chinese cultural elements, preserving heritage with design.

Design DialogueFête ChinoiseOctober 14, 2022Chinese Style, Chinese Design, Calligraphy, Graphic Design, Packaging DesignComment