Born in Hunan, China, Liu got her start in 2005 after entering the New Silk Road World Model Contest, a move that kick-started her journey from small-town girl to international runway royalty. What makes her rise even more impressive? She didn’t win the contest but she still caught the fashion world’s eye.

By 2008, Liu Wen had made history as the first Chinese model to walk for Victoria’s Secret, breaking barriers and redefining global beauty standards. She became a runway regular for Chanel, Balenciaga, Dior, and Jean Paul Gaultier, and her campaigns for Estée Lauder, H&M, and Calvin Klein cemented her as one of fashion’s most influential faces.

Beyond her incredible career milestones, Liu embodies grace and authenticity. Her off-duty style simple, elegant, with just the right edge has made her a street-style darling and role model to millions of young women in China and beyond.

Nearly two decades into her career, Liu Wen continues to represent quiet power and timeless beauty on and off the runway. She didn’t just open doors for Asian models she kicked them wide open.