Reflecting on the catalyst for this collaboration with CHENHOW MARBLE, Gioia Pan shared: "Before visiting CHENHOW's Marble Museum, I was curious, yet my perception was still rooted in traditional impressions of marble. When I arrived on-site, I was truly astonished by how remarkably dynamic marble veins can be. Variations in polished surfaces or three-dimensional textures, when illuminated by light, create translucent backlighting effects that echo my love for abstract patterns in design. I was thrilled that CHENHOW appreciated my work as well. In recent years, I have continually explored cross-boundary connections across different industries. Seeing CHENHOW's stones inspired me to ponder how we could create a meaningful synergy. My expertise lies in knit texture design, and I wanted to evoke the feel of natural stone within fabric weaves. Partnering with luxury stone sparked a powerful creative energy—whether filming for Tokyo Fashion Week at CHENHOW's Taipei gallery or designing for Taipei Fashion Week, both grew out of themes extended from CHENHOW MARBLE."

Image / Tokyo Fashion Week fitting portrait at CHENHOW MARBLE Taipei Flagship Headquarters.
 

"I was amazed by how dynamic marble veins can be. Variations in polished surfaces or three-dimensional textures create translucent backlighting effects under the spotlight, mirroring my approach to abstract patterns in fashion design," shared Pan, the reigning "Queen of Knitwear," whose true mastery lies in texturing fabrics. From the initial concept of the "GIOIA PAN AW22: Wuji Collection," she continuously searched for fabric textures that echoed the natural striations of natural stone. "This crossover collision with luxury stone energized me to further explore the crafts of knitting and weaving, uncovering texture variations distinct from any of my past work." Having long designed haute couture, Pan believes through this collaboration that CHENHOW's luxury stone transcends conventional perceptions of building materials. "It possesses profound artistic beauty and seamlessly aligns with fashion. Serving as a pivotal element of stage scenography during Fashion Week was a truly breakthrough endeavor." Just as Michelangelo freed the human form from marble, CHENHOW's luxury stone is no longer confined to traditional functional boundaries.

For both CHENHOW and Pan, stepping into cross-disciplinary synergy is like building a bridge connecting virtual vision with physical reality. "I believe this endeavor will inspire other fashion designers to explore cross-industry ventures, introducing fresh energy and vitality across diverse sectors."

"Bringing natural stone directly onto the runway at Taipei Fashion Week is another truly iconic breakthrough!" said Yu-kai Chen, Brand Director of CHENHOW MARBLE. "The purpose of CHENHOW MARBLE is to share beautiful things, particularly through our pursuit of aesthetics—a passion and dedication that every client visiting our galleries can feel." The fusion of high fashion and luxury stone resonated powerfully with a full house of 500 VIP guests at Songshan Cultural and Creative Park. "This visual feast proved that natural stone is a vibrant, living treasure. Models moving gracefully in front of the backlit translucent stone created breathtaking imagery, reaffirming CHENHOW MARBLE's position as the leading brand in luxury stone."