The Chinese adopted French glass-making techniques in the late 17th and early 18th centuries. Meanwhile, the French applied the decorative styles of Chinese blue-and-white porcelain to their ceramics. Such cultural exchanges were all thanks to the French Jesuits who had been dispatched to the Qing court by King Louis XIV of France. Although the royals had never met in person, they introduced each other’s arts and culture into their lifestyles, changing the history of fashion forever.

Simone’s 2012 collection, Parisian Chinois, reinterprets the fusion of artistic styles that emerged from the Sino-Franco interactions. Its pieces dazzle with a blend of European and oriental motifs. Think Chinese songbirds perched inside a French birdcage, cherry blossoms in bloom, and delicate jade carvings in acanto style. Parisian Chinois is a rich treasure trove of wearable fusion art.