Versace, Alexander McQueen: 5 striking looks from Hong Kong fashion exhibition at K11 Musea that connects European technique to Chinese craftsmanship
- ‘Savoir Faire: The Mastery of Craft in Fashion’ spans 30 years of remarkable fashion creations displayed with rare Chinese artefacts
- A silent auction featuring rare couture pieces will raise funds for Unesco and the K11 Craft & Guild Foundation
K11 Musea’s “Savoir Faire: The Mastery of Craft in Fashion” exhibition features a series of fashion designs from houses such as Chanel, Dior, Valentino and Versace displayed with rare Chinese artefacts from the K11 Craft & Guild Foundation.
Divided into five sections – Modern Reinvention, Atelier Tailleur, Extreme Craft, Bridal Couture, and Tales from the Runway – and spanning 30 years of remarkable fashion creations, the show celebrates European savoir faire and connects it to Chinese craftsmanship.
Among the Chinese works on display are a lacquer box decorated with plum blossom patterns and a lacquer two-door wardrobe featuring relief works of children at play. The latter is part of the Bridal Couture display and is a reference to the bridal trousseau common in Western cultures.
A silent auction featuring rare couture pieces is also part of the project. Proceeds from the auction, which includes items from Alexander McQueen, Burberry, Chloé, Saint Laurent and Schiaparelli – all on display in the show – will be donated to Unesco and the K11 Craft & Guild Foundation.
