NEW ZEALAND WOMEN IN FOCUS
KIM CHAN, THE SUSTAINABLE FLORIST AND EVENT STYLIST. By Clare Erasmus
‘Where flowers bloom so does hope’ - Lady Bird Johnson
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’ve known Kim Chan for several years and have always been intrigued by her beautiful floral creations and extravaganzas, her ability to transform venues into fragrant floral fiestas and her strong sense of ethical integrity. Kim is no ordinary guru of floristry, she has sustainability at the heart of all her creations, as she skillfully creates beautiful masterpieces and prepares events with distinction. The History of Kim Chan As a young girl growing up, Kim was always creative and artistic and was struck by the beauty of flowers one day as she passed by a flower shop.
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“I started in flowers when I was about 20. I walked past a flower shop with flowers spilling out of the shop, and that was it. I called the shop owner for 3 months every day (or nearly) until he gave me a job. I was always quite crafty-arty and creative but until that day didn’t really pay too much attention to flowers.” Kim Chan Kim Chan’s Philosophy Kim Chan personalises her creations and events by getting to know her clients and unlocking their rationale for the event and the message they aim to convey. Taking the time to gain a deep understanding of her clients, Kim is then able to really understand the ‘essence of purpose’ for her clients. She creates amazing moments that are cherished for years
