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6 things to know about Chanel’s Mademoiselle Privé Exhibition

Chanel haute couture autumn/winter atelier 2017.
Chanel haute couture autumn/winter atelier 2017.
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Visitors can download a free app to book time slots for admission and take part in interactive workshops

There’s good news for Chanel fans: the luxury fashion house is about to stage the Mademoiselle Privé Exhibition in Hong Kong for the first time, following its success in London and Seoul. Here are some highlights of the show – which opens next week – that you should know about.

Chanel haute couture autumn/winter atelier 2017.
Chanel haute couture autumn/winter atelier 2017.
1. Mark your calendar

The exhibition will be held at the creative landmark, PMQ, in Aberdeen Street, Central, from January 13 to February 10.

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A model presents a creation of the spring/summer 2018 ready-to-wear collection by Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel during Paris Fashion Week. Photo: EPA
A model presents a creation of the spring/summer 2018 ready-to-wear collection by Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel during Paris Fashion Week. Photo: EPA
2. Go digital

A brand-new Mademoiselle Privé app, dedicated to the exhibition, was launched on December 15 last year. Visitors can book time slots for admission, view teaser contents and get the latest updates about the exhibition. The app is free and can be downloaded on both IOS and Android mobile phones.

Models present creations for Chanel during the women's 2018 spring/summer ready-to-wear collection fashion show in Paris. PHOTO: AFP PHOTO
Models present creations for Chanel during the women's 2018 spring/summer ready-to-wear collection fashion show in Paris. PHOTO: AFP PHOTO
3. Go behind the scenes

You can also register for a series of workshops via the app. Three workshops on the secrets to Chanel’s success – High Jewellery workshop (January 13 to 18), Lemarié feather and flower creation workshop (January 19 to 25), and N°5 workshop (January 26 to February 1) – will be held at PMQ.

An artisan works meticulously on a piece for Chanel’s haute couture autumn/winter 2017.
An artisan works meticulously on a piece for Chanel’s haute couture autumn/winter 2017.
4. Seamlessly luxurious

A Lesage workshop will be held at Chanel’s Landmark Prince’s boutique from January 13 to 25. Chanel fans can get close to a collective embroidery piece in the interactive workshop.

Chinese model Liu Wen poses prior to the Chanel women’s 2018 spring/summer ready-to-wear collection fashion show in Paris in October last year. Photo: AFP
Chinese model Liu Wen poses prior to the Chanel women’s 2018 spring/summer ready-to-wear collection fashion show in Paris in October last year. Photo: AFP