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A Royal Debut


Grace Chen’s European takeover could not have reached more dizzying heights than the special night when Princess Olga Romanoff made her debut as a model to wear a dress designed especially for her. It was my pleasure to introduce her to this bold, fresh designer, and by contributing my own research into the history of the Romanoff family and the personal background of the Princess, I helped to assist Grace Chen in her design of the dress.


Her Highness Princess Olga Romanoff photographed by Eliska Sky.

The dress itself was designed in Grace’s studios in Shanghai, and the final fitting took place with her team in London. As part of a collaboration with the venerable jewellers Garrard of London, the Princess scintillated in a dress designed exclusively for her by one of fashion’s freshest names. I take pride in the personal touch that I bring to personal styling, and I was pleased to be able to introduce Grace to the Princess in such a transformative event.


 

Stares on Stairs


The designs of Grace Chen reached new heights in a world of dark, seductive glamour in this photoshoot in Lancaster House.


These photos were used in fashion media worldwide, showcasing Grace Chen as a bold name in Chinese fashion with all the skill and elegance that it takes to expand her horizons and conquer the European market.


Models styled by Lukas Kroulik and photographed by Anton Phatianov.
Models styled by Lukas Kroulik and photographed by Anton Phatianov.

Here are work in progress photographs from the atelier in Shanghai to demonstrate the design ideas on the pinning stands.



My experience and connections with London’s fashion world made this event a seamless success, especially when I cast the models for the shoot, but it was Grace Chen’s designs that commanded attention in the fashion magazines of the world.


Grace Chen, Ziwei Lou and Lukas Kroulik on the stairs of Lancaster House.
 

South China Morning Post

Model For a Day

I organised a photo-shoot with several leading female fashion photographers at Lancaster House where my clients could experience what it feels like to be a professional model for a day. I styled them in couture gowns and accessorised with diamonds. I built their confidence through my coaching to make this afternoon unforgettable and instagramable.


Chinese socialite wearing a couture dress by Grace Chen, styled by Lukas Kroulik and photographed by Eliska Sky.



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