Mother-Daughter Duo's Chanel Collection Goes Viral on TikTok
In Houston, a mother-daughter duo, Patti and Joanne Pao, has attracted over 114,000 followers and 2.7 million likes on TikTok by showcasing their stunning Chanel collection. Their love for Chanel started back in the 1980s when Joanne met Karl Lagerfeld at a Taipei store event. Their collection includes pieces from both Lagerfeld's and Matthieu Blazy's time, featuring unique tweed jackets, special edition shoes, and highly sought-after bags. Patti, who runs Restorsea, and retired librarian Joanne enjoy shopping for Chanel together. Highlights include a pink 'Barbie' jacket and a leather suit once ordered by Tanya Harding. Patti treasures her No.5 gold minaudière bag, mostly sourced from Kiet Chiu at the Houston Galleria Chanel boutique. While Joanne says she's done buying, Patti has her eye on a special fall 2026 fur maxi flap bag.
Key facts
- Patti and Joanne Pao have over 114,000 TikTok followers and 2.7 million likes.
- Their Chanel collection started in 1985 after Joanne met Karl Lagerfeld in Taipei.
- Patti is founder of skincare brand Restorsea; Joanne was a librarian.
- They purchase from Kiet Chiu at Houston Galleria Chanel boutique.
- Collection includes pieces from Karl Lagerfeld and Matthieu Blazy eras.
- Joanne owns a leather suit originally ordered by Tanya Harding.
- Patti's rarest item is a No.5 gold minaudière bag.
- Patti wants a fall 2026 fur maxi flap bag not ordered by her local boutique.
Entities
Artists
- Patti Pao
- Joanne Pao
- Karl Lagerfeld
- Matthieu Blazy
- Tanya Harding
- Kiet Chiu
Institutions
- Chanel
- Restorsea
- Houston Galleria
- Nordstrom
- Far Eastern Department Store
Locations
- Houston
- United States
- Taipei
- Taiwan
- Seattle