Liu Wen

Liu Wen is a Chinese fashion model known for becoming the first East Asian model to walk the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show.

Connect

Karl Lagerfeld: Karl Lagerfeld was a German fashion designer and photographer who led Chanel and Fendi for decades. Liu Wen modeled for Chanel during Lagerfeld’s tenure as creative director.
Yongzhou: Yongzhou is a city in Hunan province, China. Liu Wen was born in Yongzhou in 1988.
Runway model: A runway model presents clothing and accessories during live fashion shows. Liu Wen’s catwalk work is the basis of her breakthrough in international fashion.
Representation in fashion: Representation in fashion concerns whose identities and bodies appear in fashion media and institutions. Her prominence raised the visibility of East Asian models in global fashion.
Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show: The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show was an annual lingerie runway presentation produced by the American retailer. Her 2009 appearance made her the first East Asian model to walk the show.
Hunan: Hunan is a landlocked province in south-central China. Her hometown lies in this province, far from China’s main fashion centers.
Fashion photography: Fashion photography is photography devoted to clothing, accessories, and fashion imagery. Editorial shoots translate her modeling into images for magazines and campaigns.
Asian models: Asian models are fashion models of Asian origin or heritage working in regional and international markets. Her success became a prominent reference point for Asian representation on international runways.
Vogue China: Vogue China is the Chinese edition of the fashion magazine Vogue, launched in 2005. Its coverage helped establish Liu Wen’s visibility in the Chinese fashion market.
Elite Model Look: Elite Model Look is an international modeling competition organized by the Elite modeling agency. Liu Wen entered its 2005 Chinese contest, an early step toward professional modeling.