In the international world of models, the Chinese fashion models have been occupying places as some of the most sought-after faces on the runway. Combining eternally timeless beauty with iconically new fashion, these style icons have kept up with high-fashion giants, fashion designers, and fashionistas worldwide.
From the covers of Vogue magazine to the runways of Dior, Victoria’s Secret, and Chanel, Chinese models have shattered cultural boundaries and redefined the traditional definition of beauty. The fashion of 2025 is living evidence of their lasting legacy—both globally and domestically.
This article discusses the top 10 Chinese fashion models of 2025, from professional and career achievement to their everyday life. Listed in ranking order from influence and popularity, they are profiles including age, birthday, standout achievement, and quality campaigns. From industry icons who have made a name for themselves to new icons waiting to break through, these women represent Chinese beauty and empowerment in fashion today.
1. Liu Wen
Age: 37
Date of Birth: January 27, 1988
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Liu Wen is China’s best-compensated overseas model in 2025. Liu was China’s first supermodel and first East Asian model to set foot on Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show in 2009. Liu’s fame reached dizzying heights of high-fashion covers on such luxury giants as Chanel, Estée Lauder (their first-ever Asian ever face), and H&M. She’s renowned for those killer cheekbones, pearly whites, and catwalk-perfect stride. Liu is the belle of Paris, New York, and Milan Fashion Weeks.
She has graced various international Vogues, Harpers Bazaar, and ELLES. Forbes also named her the best-paid Chinese model in 2017. Liu Wen has also been spending lavishly on brand ambassadorship lately with Bulgari and Puma, among others.
2. Sui He
Age: 35
Date of Birth: September 23, 1989
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Sui He is said to be the very first and sole East Asian model to ever be the person who walked Ralph Lauren fashion show and the second Chinese model ever to walk Victoria’s Secret runway. As beautiful as powerful on the catwalk, Sui’s face has also graced Shiseido, Tom Ford, and H&M billboards. She is also the first Asian model to ever be the one to have inaugurated a Ralph Lauren show, bestowing behind her an international prestige.
Sui He’s career is displayed in Paris, New York, and Milan fashion weeks’ day-and-night shows.
3. Fei Fei Sun
Age: 36
Date of Birth: March 20, 1989
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Fei Fei Sun is a market legend and the first Asian model to grace the cover of Vogue Italia in 2013. Her strong character and grunge editorial voice have earned her the work of Valentino, Prada, Dior, and Chanel.
Even to the present day, Fei Fei is still an inspiration to photographers and designers worldwide. On the runway or billboards, Fei Fei Sun is still one of China’s greatest models and most prominent models.
4. Xiao Wen Ju
Age: 36
Date of Birth: May 19, 1989
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Xiao Wen Ju made his debut on the New York Fashion Week runway in 2011 and has since been featured by Marc Jacobs, Louis Vuitton, and Prada. Xiao Wen became the first Chinese model to headline Marc Jacobs beauty, joining high fashion’s upper echelons.
She has also modeled in H&M, Kenzo, and Coach advertisements. Xiao Wen has also graced global Vogues such as Vogue Japan and Vogue China. She still collaborates with the new generation of designers in 2025 and is one of the most vocal Asian models speaking for fashion.
5. He Cong
Age: 29
Date of Birth: November 5, 1995
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He Cong is a star in the making who rose step by step on the rungs of the world’s fashion ladder. Since starting her career in 2013, He Cong became an overnight star after strutting down Dior, Gucci, and Alexander McQueen catwalk.
She has strutted over 50 shows annually and remains a fixture on Paris and Milan runways. He Cong’s designs have been featured in Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, and i-D. She is endorsed in 2025 by beauty giants such as Estée Lauder and top-of-the-line name campaigns yearly.
6. Shu Pei Qin
Age: 35
Date of Birth: August 10, 1989
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Shu Pei Qin or simply Shu Pei began modeling within China prior to when she broke through in New York Fashion Week. She then captured the interest of high-end brands like Vera Wang, Christian Dior, and Giorgio Armani. Shu Pei was Victoria’s Secret in 2012 and was purported to have a fantastic smile and dynamic catwalk demeanor.
She performed in many Maybelline, Gap, and H&M ads. She married Chinese actor Edison Chen and also embraced motherhood without sacrificing fashion work.
7. Fernanda Ly
Age: 29
Date of Birth: October 22, 1995
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Famous for her hair dyed bright pink and cheeky style. Fernanda Ly is an Australian-Chinese supermodel who has revolutionized the new beauty standard. She became famous after appearing in the Louis Vuitton Fall 2015 show catwalk when her unusual appearance was under international observation.
Fernanda went on to feature in Tiffany & Co., Chanel, and Nike advertisements, on the Vogue, Dazed, and Numéro cover, as well as, as an influencer, reaching Gen Z consumers through her creative narratives and social media presence.
8. Du Juan
Age: 42
Date of Birth: September 15, 1982
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Having been the initial Asian model to appear on Vogue Paris in 2005, Du Juan opened doors and paved the way for numerous others. Du has strutted campaigns for Roberto Cavalli, Yves Saint Laurent, and Louis Vuitton.
Other than being a successful model, Du Juan is also a Chinese actress who has performed in various films.
9. Ming Xi
Age: 36
Date of Birth: March 8, 1989
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Ming Xi emerged as one of the world’s best-known models while modeling for Victoria’s Secret, when she was the first choice of the majority. She has modeled for Balmain, Givenchy, and Versace.
Ming Xi is also wed to Stanley Ho’s son, Mario Ho, and alternates between parenting and modeling. Although she has done less work on Western fashion runways in recent years, she is still a heroine in Chinese entertainment media and fashion.
10. Estelle Chen
Age: 27
Date of Birth: March 4, 1998
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Estelle Chen is a Chinese-French supermodel who gained attention when she was selected for Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show for 2017 and 2018. She strutted on the catwalk for Kenzo, Elie Saab, and Dior and was loved for her beauty and multicultural appearance.
Estelle still works in 2025 for Asian and European markets, working for Lancôme and L’Oréal. She is popular in the second generation of international models as a brilliant bilingual of international origin.
Conclusion
China’s top 2025 achievers proved that talent, beauty, and cultural pride are not solitary pursuits. With supermodel leaders Liu Wen and Du Juan paving the way, the new stars like He Cong and Estelle Chen are reshaping the world of fashion globally.
That’s the success story as far as it’s not so much about catwalk victory or the requirement of upscale campaign exposure but to the success story in a larger sense of representation and diversity. Whether demolishing walls as the first Asian face on the covers of the most famous fashion brands or leading social conversation about identity and diversity, these models are not just pretty—cultural ambassadors.
They bring in each new generation and remind us that fashion is embracing the world with every runway. Because these top 10 Chinese models shape the definition of world beauty and fashion, their positions in history of fashion are already secured.
