Yan Yan Chan
Strong, sexy and unstoppable, Yan Yan Chan is best known for her uncomplicated off-beat style. Lending her unique eye to admiring brands, the it-girls many talents include content creator, creative director, and photographer. Blurring the lines between tough and tender, here she takes a sporty approach to dressing.
CAN YOU TELL US WHO YOU ARE? WHAT’S YOUR STORY SO FAR?
I’m a creator… I’ve always been into the arts & music, my parents had put my brother and me in dance, art and piano lessons after school, so that was a big part of my childhood growing up. Dad was a music producer, so we were always listening to his cd’s, watching movies and creating, whether it was in a dance class, an art class or at home. I studied film and photography in high school and quickly grew fond of fashion, so I started interning and assisting in magazines and PR offices. I started my blog then too, it was a creative outlet for me and an escape from school. Now, it’s a platform for me to produce and create content; film or stills – and connect brands with other creatives.
DID YOU CHOOSE FASHION OR FALL INTO IT?
I’ve always loved fashion, I definitely chose it, but I fell into the career I am in now. I never thought I’d be working for myself!
(Left) Louis Vuitton sweatshirt cardigan. (Right) P.E Nation dress, Louis Vuitton bag.
HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR STYLE?
Spontaneous, youthful, comfortable.
WHO OR WHAT DO YOU LOOK TO FOR STYLE INSPIRATION? DO YOU HAVE A FAVOURITE ERA OR DESIGNER?
I’ve always loved the 90s minimalist era… Helmut Lang, Miuccia Prada, Calvin Klein – the iconic photographs from Peter Lindbergh, they’re images that always float back around on the internet, no matter how many times they’ve been re-created, it’s just not the same. I also will and forever love Phoebe Philo’s work at Céline.
WHAT WOULD YOU SAY ARE THE MOST IMPORTANT THINGS IN YOUR LIFE RIGHT NOW?
Downtime! I don’t get a lot of that, even when I am overseas “on holiday” I always end up working the whole time. So, anytime that’s not spent on screen, on set, or switched on thinking about work, are times I really cherish. Putting the phone down, connecting with friends or strangers, and having a conversation.
WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO ACCOMPLISH IN THE NEXT FEW YEARS?
More collaborating, creating and branching out into other things.. maybe design, and I guess for me personally, I want to practice switching off and having time for the important things, like reading a book, more time for loved ones, and learning.
(Left) Louis Vuitton sweatshirt cardigan. (Right) P.E Nation jacket, briefs by Sir The Label.
WHAT WOULD WIN YOU OVER ON A FIRST DATE?
Apparently a bit of thunder and rain… haha. That was the weather forecast for Nathan and I’s first spontaneous date – our picnic didn’t really go to plan.
WHAT KEEPS IT INTERESTING IN A RELATIONSHIP FOR YOU?
Learning and growing together.
Sportmax shirt, briefs by Sir The Label.
Photography Tane Coffin
Fashion Editor Freddie Fredericks
Beauty Hayley Wilson
