At the dawn of the Year of the Snake, actor Anne Hathaway is incarnated as the Muse of Snake by W Magazine China’s [IG] 2025 Vol.1 The Art Issue, lensed by Zhong Lin [IG]. Contemporary artist Xu Bing contributes calligraphy messages to the project.

A person who believes in the ancient power of being born in the year of the snake, is imbued with energy, power, and wisdom. The Bulgari ambassador wears seductive pieces from its legendary Serpenti Collection and fashion pieces from Maison Alaia, Versace styled by Audrey Hu. /Makeup by Jillian Dempsey; hair by Orlando Pita

Asked to sum up her current mindset in one line, Anne Hathaway offered her thoughts : “We should actually all embrace the unknown with a [great] deal of curiosity and compassion.”

Hathaway also considers the word ‘destination’ differently today. Along with many other life explorers, she understands that what truly matters is every step along the journey and not the destination.