Symbols are personal by nature. Their meaning can vary from person to person, shaped by memory, belief, or experience. In Signes & Symboles, Chanel leaves room for that interpretation, allowing each emblem to carry its own significance while becoming something deeply individual to the wearer.

Drawing on Gabrielle Chanel’s enduring visual language, the collection brings together four of her most cherished emblems—the camellia, star, sun, and lion. Exceptional gemstones and meticulous lapidary craftsmanship give these familiar symbols new expression, balancing opulent artistry with a sense of geometric purity.

In these video interviews, Chanel’s international circle of ambassadors and Friends of the House, Zhou Xun, Seojun Park, Ann Hsu, Aokbab Chutimon and Mark Prin, joined by Carina Lau and Fala Chen, share their thoughts on the enduring allure of jewellery, from the artistry and craftsmanship behind each piece to the personal meanings and cultural significance they carry.

Park Seo Jun, Ann Hsu, Aokbab Chutimon, and Mark Prin Suparat on their favourite Chanel symbols.
According to Zhou Xun and Fala Chen, each jewel has its own character, while the symbols and traditions behind it can carry cultural significance, giving the act of wearing jewellery a meaning that extends beyond adornment.
For Carina Lau and Seojun Park, the attraction to jewellery goes beyond its beauty. It lies in the craftsmanship: the stones, the precision, the hours of work and the artistry that turn each jewel into something priceless.
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