"A collection inspired by the wonders of the sea, I found myself on an imaginary travel through the lens of my favourite marine biologists and underwater photographers during the quarantine of 2020; an otherworldly wonderland from the turquoise waters of West Papua to the black waters of Okinawa by night."
"From Magnus Lundgren's turquoise waters of Wes Papua, to Jacinta Shackleton's glitter squids in the Great Barrier Reef; Craig Forest's magical kelp forest in South Africa from the documentary My Octopus Teacher, to my friend Lily Wang's otherworldly luminescent creatures from the deep black waters of Okinawa by night. You will see a selection of these magnificent photographs feature in our campaigns.
Whilst there is nothing quite like the jewels of nature herself, I hope I captured a glimpse of the magic and wonder of our magnificent oceans."
"This is our second collection created with recycled aluminium soda cans, many of which came from ocean and beach clean-ups, including some I collected with my children during our trips to the British seaside in 2020.
The idea behind this collection actually began through a conversation about a shared passion for our oceans and its conservation with two of my girlfriends from half way across the world, who both independently left their corporate jobs in favour of time spent at sea, optimising for freedom.
Valentine Thomas, my real-life mermaid friend who is a Canadian/French lawyer turned world-champion free-diving spearfisherwoman, who dives both pristine turquoise waters and shark infested wild seas in equal measure."
"An advocate for sustainable seafood, she has been kindly collecting oceans waste metals and soda cans for me along her adventures.
Lily Wang, a public health professional turned underwater photographer and conservationist, dives the black waters around Japan with incredible luminescent creatures of the deep. Inspired by my trailblazing girlfriends, I immersed myself in their world of ocean wonders through their lens and my imagination - both gave me immense joy and a sense of escapism during the extraordinary year.
We have much to be thankful for, to protect and to preserve for our future generations to marvel at and be inspired, that must exist beyond our memories."
Visit Anabela Chan's Sloane Street store to see the collection for your self, or visit anabelachan.com to find out more.
