Turning 56 this year, Gong Li is still very much a global fashion icon

Always a standout on the red carpet, age is certainly no barrier to Gong Li’s fixture as a fashion icon across the world. Photo: Cartier

For the past few years or so, fashion brands have been seen to increasingly favour Asian celebrities. Banking on their fame, it is a wise move to capture the attention of the huge consumer market on this side of the world.

While younger stars from the K-pop world and China’s film industry have been targetted, one particular name is back in the spotlight.