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Education & Early Career
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Education: Graduated from Studio Berçot, Paris. -
Mentorship: Honed her craft under Marie Rucki, the "Mother of Fashion," and studied under renowned masters including Martine Sitbon, Corinne Cobson, Dorothée Bis, and Christian Charrat. -
Early Experience: * Worked backstage for Yohji Yamamoto fashion shows during her studies.
Brand Development & Milestones
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1994: Returned to Taiwan and founded O’CHEAN International Design Co., Ltd. -
1999: Officially launched the namesake brand "Yenline." -
2004: Introduced the Yenline Menswear collection. -
2005: Established the YENLINE SARL studio and company in Paris with the support of her mentor, Mr. Tournier. -
2007: * Opened the Paris flagship store at 15, rue d’Aboukir, 75002 Paris in July. -
2008: Presented the 15th-anniversary grand show, "SPACE," at the Huashan Creative Park.
International Expansion
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2011: Entered the Chinese market with YENLINE Accessories, represented by Yu Ming Trading. -
2013: Expanded the brand into Shenzhen via Hua Qin Fashion Trading. -
2014: Relocated the design department to her hometown, Yilan; launched a boutique in Suzhou in partnership with Xinjin Shanyuan.
Innovation & Sustainability
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2015: Debuted the "Tiffany Family Doll Series" at the Taiwan Design Expo. -
2017: Collaborated with the Yilan Natural Dyeing Workshop to promote the Natural Dye Rooting Project. Showcased natural dye works in France, successfully integrating traditional craftsmanship and eco-friendly practices into the fashion market. -
2020: The "PONTOON" fashion show achieved ISO 20121 (Event Sustainability Management Systems) certification, making it the first fashion brand in Asia to receive this validation. -
2021: Partnered with the Kavalan people (Taiwan's 11th recognized indigenous group) to bring traditional banana fiber weaving to the global fashion stage. -
2022: Created the collection "Lala Ban: Conversations with Ancestral Spirits."
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