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28 Jun '17

KC at Montage Laguna Beach

Posted by Kate Chan

It's official.  Super excited to launch our Artisan-made accessories at the fabulous, dreamy, seaside luxe resort, Kate Chan Design at Treasures Boutique, featuring a unique, special and woven collection of clutches and handbags that delight and surprise. Dream venue. 

Hotel images courtesy of Montage. 

To be continued...

21 Jun '17

New York State of Mind

Posted by Kate Chan

What a night, affair and experience to remember  I/We celebrate in every way. The palpable excitement leading up to this evening is beyond words. A very tight competition in 10 categories, 5 finalists per each one. We did not win in the Best Green Handbag as I had hoped for. Not quite, not my turn yet. As shared before, to be selected as a finalist and be invited to NYC was a delightful, unexpected surprise amongst thousands of submissions worldwide. An honor and privilege that I earned with passion, purpose, vision, relentless focus and hard work. I am most grateful for the opportunity to be here, to my family, team, friends, supporters, clients. I honor the artisans, makers, and craftspeople, who are truly the heart, soul and fabric of KC. I am in awe of my fellow finalists and amazing talent in this night's event. EVERYONE, who has been with me in this journey, you know who you are. THANK YOU from the heart.

Now, forward... Super excited to the many opportunities that have been presented to me and doors that have opened up having met so many people of influence these past few days in NYC. Total red carpet treatment to the finalists and invitees. The experience is unforgettable. With the exposure, meet and greet, sharing my vision one person at a time, I know something wonderful is going to happen. It's just the beginning...To be continued ...Never forget to dream

"Stubborn on the vision. Flexible on the details". - Jeff Bezos

Captured moments in my New York State of Mind. Gratitude  6.14.2017 

To Be Continued...

21 Jun '17

Do You Yoga Series

Posted by Kate Chan

In Sanskrit, Yoga means "connection". Yoga is filled with a group of techniques that allows us to connect with our surroundings and ourselves. Conscious connection allows us to fully experience what we are connecting with. Through yoga, we can harness the authentic reality of existence without life's day to day chaos. The experience of connection is a state of yoga... a joyful and blissful, fulfilling experience. Awareness is the secret to yoga. 

Sustainability is not just a trend, it's a lifestyle. In our recent Do You Yoga series, we use fashion accessories to merge sustainability and social responsibility with the yoga lifestyle. A perfect match. Kate Chan Accessories connects us to the craftsmanship and artisan work of Southeast Asia in the same way that yoga connects us with ourselves and others. By empowering and sustaining cultures and livelihoods, we can look good and feel good at the same time. Connection is key to living a life filled with wholeness and happiness. 

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07 Jun '17

Aboard The World Residences at Sea

Posted by Kate Chan

 

Welcome aboard. ⚓️ It's official. Spotlight on Kate Chan Design with the launch of our artisanal accessory collection on board The World Residences at Sea, the largest 165 privately owned luxury residences at sea traveling the world. To be a part of this ultimate luxury lifestyle experience is unparalleled. The opportunity of a lifetime for my concept in Ecoluxe Fashion Accessories to be showcased is a dream come true. Residents and guests will be able to shop our unique accessory collection with global details on board the ship. Hello World, New Adventures. Launch 6.6.2017

"Imagine the ultimate lifestyle that comes with combining a private yacht and a luxury vacation home. A home that takes you all around the globe, allowing you to wake up to new scenery outside your private veranda every few days. That is what life is like aboard The World, the largest private residential ship on the planet at 644 feet. Since our launch in 2002, The World has continuously circumnavigated the globe, spending extensive time in the most exotic and well-traveled ports, allowing Residents to wake up in a new destination every few days, exploring with depth they had never before thought possible. It is a lifestyle they are truly grateful to live each day." -The World Residences at Sea

PC : The World

Visit http://aboardtheworld.com/ KateChan.com

To Be Continued...

17 May '17

Independent Handbag Designer Awards 2017

Posted by Kate Chan

 

Thank you in advance for taking the time to read this post. Feel free to share.

5.15.2017

So this is happening, my moment. A reveal and a major breakthrough in the KC Journey. I'm grateful and humbled to share this news that The Independent Handbag Designer Awards based in NYC has chosen Kate Chan and The "Charlene" bag in my Ethereal Beauty Collection as one of the Top 5 Finalists worldwide in the 2017 Best Green Handbag category amongst many thousands of international designer submissions. I also have a shot at the 2017 InStyle Audience Favorite.

Minimalist and simple with a zen aesthetic, this bag is passionately and proudly handwoven by skilled and talented Philippine artisans and weavers using natural fibers and sustainable materials that delight and surprise.

The winners in 10 different categories will be announced at the awards ceremony in NYC on 6/14/17. As a finalist and invitee, I get to share my story, vision and concept in Artisanal, Ecoluxe and Sustainable Fashion Accessories amongst industry peers and an esteemed panel of judges from the fashion and retail world in a global stage. To be chosen as a finalist is already an honor.

Stay tuned for a series of media, press and industry events highlighting Kate Chan. I'm confident that this exposure will open many doors of opportunities. Timing could not be more perfect. My work in compassionate and social entrepreneurship continues.

InStyle.com magazine will feature Kate Chan in its Sept 2017 issue, along with other finalists and winners in all categories. In addition, friends and family can vote for the Audience Fan Favorite from now until June 14th. It would mean the world to me if you could take a few minutes to vote. Just click here.

This has been an interesting and magical journey in my quest to make a difference in others' lives. Using fashion as my platform in both creative and entrepreneurial pursuits, my vision is about celebrating artisanal work, helping sustain livelihoods, utilizing the many uses of natural and sustainable fibers and materials, bringing to the market place unique and handcrafted accessories while elevating ones' conscious and unique style from the heart.

As always, thank you to my team and to all those who have been with me in this 6+ year journey. This is not a one person show. I honor each and every one of YOU. You know who you are. Beyond grateful for all your guidance, support while having the best of fun times in the entire process. I have been surrounded by so many who have helped and guided me along the way from the beginning of this journey. Countless Angels! I mean, countless. I can't thank you enough.

It has been an amazing and organic ride of many twists and turns, ups and downs, high and lows. Nothing happens overnight. I would not have it any other way. As for me, it is FULL CIRCLE. I have been placed to do what I'm supposed to do and be where I need to be with love, passion, good intention, focus, hard work, dedication, optimism, and gratitude in every way, on all fronts.

However this evolves, I know it is just the beginning. Anything is possible. I'm ready, prepared, excited... as I continue to learn and evolve forward and upward to the very best yet to come. Stay tuned. 5.15.2017

Next time you see me, pls pinch me. 🙏

GRATITUDE for sharing this moment with me, near and far. This is personal and sacred. A gift and a blessing. Love always.

Kate

Here is the link to the 2017 IHDA Finalist Page, confirming from now until forever that Kate Chan is an all IHDA All Stars. My profile, the handbag and video are all in the link. NYC , here I come.

Check out our Kate Chan IHDA page here

Check out all of the IHDA finalists here

Vote for Audience Favorite at Instyle here

The Charlene Handbag was my very first design in 2011. The favorite bag of my very first hotel Buyer at @HalekulaniHotel in Honolulu. It was serendipity at its best, my first validation from someone who did not know me at all. This bag was named after her. It continues to be the No. 1 best seller that I always have to re-stock. There is something about this bag, a life, a spirit, work of the hands. 💫

To be continued... The story of how Kate Chan / The Charlene Hand Bag was selected to be one of the top finalists. It's a compelling story in itself. Serendipity at its best.