The choice of Hangzhou for the show was not only because of the coromandel of West Lake but also because the city is well-known for its silk. Chanel regarded this precious fabric as a treasure.

Hangzhou is at the heart of the silk trade and Chanel buys much of this material here. It says everything about Chanel that they don’t need a creative director to put on an exceptional ...

Hangzhou, long renowned as a historic and cultural hub, is increasingly making strides in global cultural communication and trade with the help of the UCLG ...