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Designer Grace Chen is Explorer Dream godmother

Grace Chen
Grace Chen will also present a fashion show at the naming ceremony
The celebrated Chinese designer Grace Chen will serve as the godmother for Dream Cruises' Explorer Dream during its christening in Shanghai.

Chen was selected for her ground-breaking success in the international fashion industry and as a trail-blazer for Chinese women all over the world.

Embodies the 'pioneering spirit' of Explorer Dream

'Grace Chen’s profound commitment to pushing the boundaries of fashion as a medium for powerful self-expression, remarkable beauty and modern culture are truly inspiring,' Dream Cruises president Thatcher Brown said. He added that she 'embodies the pioneering spirit of Explorer Dream, the pathfinder ship for the Dream Cruises brand..

Chen, founder and chief designer of Grace Chen Couture, is eegarded as one of China’s most influential fashion innovators. She worked as a designer to the stars in New York and Los Angeles for 15 years before setting up her own label in China in 2009.

Explorer Dream is scheduled to be inaugurated during festivities on April 11. Besides being responsible for the traditional breaking of the bottle of champagne on the hull of the ship, she will present a fashion show.

$56m transformation of SuperStar Virgo

The former SuperStar Virgo of sister brand Star Cruises, Explorer Dream is currently undergoing a US$56m transformation.

Shanghai and Tianjin will serve as inaugural homeports during the spring/summer 2019 season for cruises to Japan.