Wim Wenders and Tilda Swinton Create Chanel Film in Hangzhou

Wim Wenders directed a wordless film starring Tilda Swinton for Chanel's Métiers d'Art Show 2024/25. The film follows Swinton as she travels to Hangzhou, China, inspired by the Coromandel screens that Coco Chanel collected in her Paris home. Hangzhou was chosen because the screens originated from the West Lake region, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 2011. The film explores the connection between Chanel and Chinese art, with Swinton wearing elegant black and white looks. The Métiers d'Art collection features floral motifs, bright colors, and intricate details like phosphorescent braids and tweed coats with envelope pockets. The show was held in Hangzhou, where Chanel presented the new collection.