Hits and misses
Updated: 2013-03-04 09:57
By Xu Junqian (China Daily)
|
|||||||||||
Fan Bingbing appears on the red carpet at the Dolby Theater in California for the 85th Academy Awards, wearing a rose-colored Marchesa gown. Provided to China Daily |
We all know that Ang Lee stole the thunder at the Oscars as the Best Director. But online, fashion police in China have their own Oscar winners. Xu Junqian reports.
If there was a Chinese celebrity who was grabbing as much attention as Ang Lee - the Best Director winner at the recent Oscars - it must be Fan Bingbing. The 31-year-old Chinese actress has established international recognition more for her stunning red carpet looks rather than her silver screen achievements.
Fan was present at the Dolby Theater in California on Feb 24 for the 85th Academy Awards, and another two events. Her Oscar debut made her the most-searched figure other than the Life of Pi director on Chinese social networks.
But Fan, dubbed "red carpet star" and who surprised the world with a bright yellow dragon robe for the 63rd Cannes Film Festival in 2010, harvested less wows this time for her attire.
Famed for her gowns with strong Oriental elements, Fan wore a rose-colored Marchesa gown designed by Georgina Chapman, a high bun-like updo and a black Roger Vivier clutch bag.
The dress was reported to be a last minute decision, delivered by a private plane two hours before the ceremony to the hotel where the Chinese actress stayed, after Chapman, who was in Paris, learned that Fan was going to wear her latest design.
The gown made its debut at the 2013 Fall runway of New York Fashion Week.
|
|
|
Related Stories
Special: 85th Oscar 2013-02-28 15:05
Awards ceremony of 85th OScar (5) 2013-02-25 17:46
Awards ceremony of 85th OScar (4) 2013-02-25 17:29
Awards ceremony of 85th OScar (3) 2013-02-25 17:12
Awards ceremony of 85th OScar (2) 2013-02-25 16:58
Awards ceremony of 85th OScar (1) 2013-02-25 16:45
Today's Top News
Police continue manhunt for 2nd bombing suspect
H7N9 flu transmission studied
8% growth predicted for Q2
Nuke reactor gets foreign contract
First couple on Time's list of most influential
'Green' awareness levels drop in Beijing
Palace Museum spruces up
Trading channels 'need to broaden'
Hot Topics
Lunar probe , China growth forecasts, Emission rules get tougher, China seen through 'colored lens', International board,
Editor's Picks
Liaoning: China's oceangoing giant |
Poultry industry under pressure |
'Spring' in the air for NGOs? |
Boy set to drive Chinese golf |
Latest technology gets people talking |
Firms crave cyber connection |