Raised in a family of embroiderers, Yao Hongying learned the ancient art of Suzhou embroidery from an early age. The city of Suzhou is renowned for its centuries-old tradition of silk embroidery. Today, she is regarded as one of the leading artists in the field. We meet her on the occasion of the Qixi Festival, a celebration inspired by the “Legend of the Cowherd and the Weaver Girl” and widely regarded in China as Valentine’s Day.

The Californian heritage of GUESS, part of Marcolin’s Eyewear portfolio, meets the cosmopolitan glamour of German influencer, model, and entrepreneur Leonie Hanne. The result? Three exclusive eyewear styles created as part of the Leonie Hanne for GUESS Fall/Winter 2026 capsule collection, designed to accompany every moment of the day.