Fei Fei Sun
One of the most successful Asian female models of the past decade, Fei-Fei has been making waves since the late 2000s. She has walked in most of the world’s prestigious fashion shows and done campaigns for blue-chip brands like Chanel and Dior. Yet, she has never signed a long-term deal with a cosmetics giant, despite her popularity. But, she is not delusional. She says she loves modeling and believes that there’s always room for personal development.
The Asian female model Fei-Fei Sun has been recognized worldwide for her gorgeous looks. She has appeared on the covers of numerous fashion magazines, including American and Italian Vogue. She also made her debut in television in 2011 and was named a top model for Vogue Italia in 2016.
Although she had begun modeling during her middle school years, she didn’t start professionally until after high school. After placing third at the Elite Model Look contest, Sun walked in the Chanel Paris-Shanghai fashion show in 2008. She then went on to make her international debut at the London Fashion Week for Christopher Kane, and appeared in several major campaigns with brands like Dsquared2 and Dior. In 2013, she became the first Asian woman to participate in an Estee Lauder campaign.
Ming Xi
Known as Ming Xi, this Chinese model was discovered by Riccardo Tisci in 2010. She made her Paris runway debut in 2010 and has been walking the world’s most prestigious fashion weeks ever since. Her impressive resume includes campaigns for Kate Spade, Kenzo, and H&M. She has also graced the covers of Vogue China and Russia. And most recently, she was a featured model in the Victoria’s Secret fashion show in 2013 and 2014.
Growing up in Shanghai, Ming Xi has a unique background that makes her the perfect Asian model. She studied fashion design and acting at Shanghai Donghua University. She won Elite Model Look and went on to become one of the world’s top female models. She starred in Luc Besson’s Warrior’s Gate. Among her other credits include Chanel, Balenciaga, MSGM, and Gucci.
Despite her successful career, Ming Xi’s popularity hasn’t stopped there. She’s also the first Asian model to walk the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show and has walked in over 74 fashion shows. Despite her success as a model, she prefers hiking, Pilates, and forest bathing. Her Instagram followers are also diverse and international. She’s been on numerous covers of Vogue and has over 1.7 million followers.
Neelam Gill
Born and raised in Coventry, England, Neelam Gill is a stunning supermodel. Her willowy figure and long legs accentuate her stunning features, which include sharp cheekbones. Her black hair and full lips also make her look delicate, with dark onyx eyes. Her dazzling smile is the envy of everyone in the industry. But her beauty doesn’t stop there. She has also appeared in a number of commercials for Puma and H&M.
In 2014, Neelam Gill was the first Asian female model to land a major campaign for Burberry. She was just 19 years old when she booked the campaign for the British fashion label. She is also the first Asian female model of Indian heritage to be featured in a major British fashion publication, British Vogue. She is one of the few South Asian models who have been appointed an L’Oreal Ambassador.
An Indian native, Gill became the first South Asian ambassador for Burberry in 2014. She has also been linked to ex-One Directioner Zayn Malik and is a Kanye West protege. A&F wanted to give Asian female models an equal chance in the industry, and Gill’s modeling career has only continued to blossom. However, she still has a long way to go. There are a number of Asian female models changing the face of fashion, and each has their own unique talents.
Park Ji-hye
With a burgeoning career in both acting and modeling, Park Ji-hye is a rising star in both fields. She has acted in several films, most recently as the Queen in the historical drama The Royal Tailor. In the same year, she also starred in Pinocchio alongside Lee Jong-suk. In the film, Park’s character develops a Pinocchio complex and bursts into violent hiccups whenever she tells a lie. The film earned Park US$5.62 million in broadcasting rights within a single year and landed her on Forbes Korea’s Power Celebrity list. In addition, she has been deemed a “nation’s little sister” by MBC’s Section TV Entertainment Relay.
After starring in the critically acclaimed drama Pinocchio, Park became one of Asia’s most sought-after endorsers. Her prestigious endorsements include Chloe, Alexander McQueen, Elie Sabb, and Louis Vuitton. In addition to her many fashion campaigns, she has also starred in several commercials for brands including Nike, Adidas, and Dolce & Gabbana.
In Korea, Park Ji-hye has carved a niche for herself in the beauty industry. Known for her beautiful skin and elegant looks, she was also the first Korean spokesmodel for L’Oreal. She was only twenty-six years old when she made her debut, walking for a number of major brands in Paris, including Chloe, Elie Saab, and Alexander McQueen.
Kimora Lee Simmons
Born in St. Louis, Missouri, Kimora Lee Simmons is an American model. Her parents are of African-American and Japanese descent. She began her modeling career at age 14, and at just fourteen, she walked the catwalk for Chanel. She has also modeled for Baby Phat, KLS, and Phat Farm. More recently, she has launched her own luxury line, Kimora Lee.
She first gained fame as a model when she was fourteen and worked under an exclusive contract with Chanel. She later married hip-hop media mogul Russell Simmons and entered the fashion industry full-time. She expanded her husband’s men’s clothing line, Phat Farm, and created her own line of women’s and children’s clothing. She has also branched out into cosmetics and has a fledgling film career.
After gaining international attention, Kimora Lee Simmons was discovered by Marie-Christine Kollock, a representative for the seminal Paris Agency Glamour. Her father is a black American and was a former drug dealer. When she was younger, she was signed by an agency and sent to Paris to shoot a campaign for Chanel. She went on to win numerous awards and was tapped for a top-model role in a number of magazines.
Apart from modeling, Kimora Lee Simmons also has a number of other accomplishments, including being the face of a popular perfume line. She has partnered with many major brands to design its fragrances, and has been featured in a number of commercials. Among these is her own Barbie doll. She also co-hosts the Sony television talk show Life & Style. She also has a book published by Harper Entertainment, Fabulosity, which explores spirituality and finances.
