Designer
With her internationally stocked namesake label, Chen is part of a new wave of young Chinese designers garnering attention in both Asia and the West.
Former Editor-in-Chief, Vogue China
The respected fashion journalist is a top-tier agenda-setter in China's fashion landscape.
Photographer
One of China’s most prolific and notable photographers, she employs hyper-realistic techniques to dramatic, eye-popping effect.
Actor & Singer
The popular Chinese actor has received attention from fashion brands for her elaborate red carpet looks at the Cannes Film Festival.
Blogger
With a social media following in the millions, the multimedia personality acts as a link between high fashion and the Chinese people.
Designer, Guo Pei
A guest member of the Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Couture, the Chinese couturier gained worldwide fame after Rihanna wore a yellow gown of her design to the Met Ball.
Designer, Huishan Zhang
The Qingdao native interned at Dior while studying at CSM and launched his label based on a modern East-meets-West aesthetic.
Former President of Tmall Fashion and Luxury, Alibaba Group
The fashion gatekeeper of China’s biggest B2C online platform brought brands like Burberry and Zara into the country’s e-commerce market.
Founder and CEO, Hypebeast
The sneaker enthusiast has become a global arbiter of taste for his website’s coverage of streetwear, fashion and culture.
Singer
One of China's biggest stars, the musician has signed deals with Coca-Cola, L'Oréal and starred in a Givenchy campaign.
Founder, Yoho!
He turned Yoho! into a media empire that has captured Chinese millennials and Gen Z consumers.
Model
The Chinese model is an established runway favourite and the first Asian model to land an Esteé Lauder cosmetics campaign.
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