Shiatzy Chen celebrates her eponymous label's 40th anniversary by launching a whimsical capsule collection in collaboration with Disney
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In her 40th anniversary collection, Ms. Shiatzy Chen chose to modernise traditional Chinese water-colour paintings by juxtaposing vibrant cartoons—specifically, Disney cartoons starring Mickey and Minnie Mouse—onto imagery inspired by the Dunhuang Magao Caves along the Silk Road.
The playful Shiatzy Chen X Disney collection dives into the mystery surrounding ancient illustrations found in the caves, which reflect the integration Eastern and Western cultures at the time.
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Mickey Mouse and his friends take over the traditional illustrations, representing a modern interpretation of the animals found on the ancient frescoes. The story is that Mickey and Minnie are trying to find each other along the intricate paths and patterns of the collection.
