C JEAN is an independent designer brand founded by UAL: University of the Arts London-London College of Fashion MA graduate Chun-Yuan Jean.
C JEAN is pronounced as Xi- Jian in Chinese. It represents hope and simplicity. In Greek mythology, “hope” is the last thing left in Pandora’s box. When we have hope, we believe that positive things will happen,and C JEAN accomplishes this by simply retuming her design to nature.
During Chun-Yuan Jean’s studies in the UK, she worked as a design intem at the British top designer brand Alexander McQueen and the Cypriot-born Turkish fashion designer Hussein Chalayan’s Company. Thereafter she worked as a designer for well-known designer brands in Taipei, Shanghai and New York.
C JEAN focuses on high-end fashion collections and is committed to developing a sustainable fashion series.The brand style combines the spirit of oriental art with western contemporary aesthetics and is presented in a unique and elegant way. C JEAN values materials, tailoring, and the simple lines present in a modern women’s elegance and individuality. C JEAN’s designs explore stories of women and social issues, as well as contemporary art, architecture, and music.They are inspired by abstract metaphorical expressions of clothing and accessories. The contemporary contours and the Oriental introverted meticulous taste will bring these issues to positive light through tailoring, structure, and color. These designs make people reflect on issues and at the same time present unique brand traits.
The designs of Chun-Yuan’s MA works have been selected as designer costumes by the London Symphony Orchestra,and C JEAN (Chun-Yuan Jean) has been one of the featured designers of the French fashion media WWD.
For C JEAN, creation is a discovery. Every design is created ici et maintenant, which is French for “here and now.” The feeling of “moment” is a beautiful coincidence. Without having a discovered heart, beautiful things will hardly be seen. C JEAN believes that the deepest meaning of design is its ability to express emotions because emotions make this world a better place.
