Zhangyuan Garden, Shanghai's iconic shikumen (stone-gated) complex dating back over 140 years, recently served as the backdrop for two fashion events that celebrated the fusion of Eastern and Western cultures.
The Art de Vivre à la Française exhibition, co-hosted by Business France and Zhangyuan, wrapped up on December 1.
Curated by Romain Poirier of French House, the event transformed traditional shikumen spaces, including tianjing (courtyards), into immersive displays of French elegance and lifestyle.
The exhibition featured 20 high-end French brands, including prestigious names like Lalique, Ligne Roset, Carven and Capdeco. The carefully curated collection showcased luxury furniture, lighting, home textiles, jewelry, and more, bringing French sophistication to the heart of Shanghai.
Then, on December 7 and 8, Zhangyuan hosted the Zhangyuan Fashion Culture Week.
Six up-and-coming Chinese designers, including Wang Fengchen, Chen Anqi and Jin Jiaqi, found inspiration in the color palette and design lines of shikumen architecture. Maoming Road N. was transformed into a runway, where homegrown Chinese talent took center stage, presenting a bold new vision of Chinese fashion to the world. (Source: Shanghai Daily)
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