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With a focus on photography and film, we celebrate the creative mind, the independent spirit and people with purpose.

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DAY TRIP BY LEAN LUI AND JIN DINGJIE

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PHOTOGRAPHER: Lean Lui @ Home Agency
DIRECTOR: Jin Dingjie
PRODUCER: Ruby Leung
STYLIST: Karla Clarke

MODEL: Kate Kraaijeveld @ Women Management
HAIR: Bart Chol
MAKEUP: Gricha Chan
MOTION EDITORS: Jin Dingjie and Ziyu Su
DESIGNER: Genevieve Meighan

Sporty takes on classic blazers, intricately crocheted short suits, ruffled silk dresses, delicate lacework, punchy citrus highlights, and the embellished A-line dress to end all dresses, Chanel’s Cruise 2024/25 collection gets a fresh take by the bustle of Hong Kong.  

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