The first cover story of W China #TheArtisanIssue pays tribute to the irreplaceable value of craftsmanship in today’s era, through exclusive photography and a retrospective of the Chanel Métiers d‘Art collection, tracing its past and present. The Chanel Métiers d’Art collection, launched in 2002 by then Creative Director Karl Lagerfeld, brings together approximately 700 artisans from prestigious ateliers such as Lesage, Montex, Lemarié, Desrues, Goossens, Lognon, Massaro, and Maison Michel. Their unwavering dedication to craftsmanship has transformed various techniques into timeless terms and skill codes, presenting the value and significance of handmade artistry. Starring: @liuwenlw Photography: @louisethornfeldt @mariathornfeldt Editor in Cheif: @mixwei_w Creative:@jessicajiang331 Editor: @wangwangcy Styling: @louise__ford Choreographer: @ericvonchristison Hair: @josephpujalte Makeup: @_celinemartin_ Manicure: Anaïs Cordevant at @saint_germain_agency Writer: @jeannecls Production: @cinqetoilesproductions #WChina #TheArtisanIssue