Xiao Wen Ju facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Xiao Wen Ju
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| Jū Xiǎowén / 雎晓雯 | |
Xiao Wen Ju in September 2018
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| Born | 19 May 1989 Xi'an, Shaanxi province, China
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| Occupation | Model |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Spouse(s) | Jin Dachuan |
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| Height | 1.77 m (5 ft 9+1⁄2 in) |
| Hair color | Black |
| Eye color | Brown |
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Xiao Wen Ju (born May 19, 1989) is a famous Chinese model. She made history by becoming the first model of Chinese background to be the main face for the well-known fashion brand Marc Jacobs.
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Early Life and Start in Modeling
Xiao Wen Ju was born in Xi'an, a city in Shaanxi province, China. This was on May 19, 1989. She started her modeling journey in China in 2010. She signed with a big modeling company called IMG Models.
Modeling Career Highlights
Xiao Wen Ju quickly became well-known. She appeared on the cover of Harper's Bazaar China in May 2010. This magazine issue focused on Chinese models. Soon after, she made her first appearance in New York City. This was at the Honor Fall 2011 fashion show.
Fashion Week Appearances
During the New York Fashion Week in Fall/Winter 2011, she walked for several top brands. These included DKNY, Prada, and L.A.M.B. by Gwen Stefani. She even had a small fall during the L.A.M.B. show when her shoe broke! In other fashion seasons of 2011, she modeled for brands like Shiatzy Chen, 3.1 Phillip Lim, Calvin Klein Jeans, Emanuel Ungaro, Hermès, Louis Vuitton, Rochas, and Thierry Mugler.
In 2012, Xiao Wen Ju continued to walk for many famous designers. Some of these were DSquared², Jill Stuart, Jonathan Saunders, Marc Jacobs, Moschino Cheap & Chic, and Tory Burch.
Major Campaigns and Magazine Covers
Xiao Wen Ju has been part of many important advertising campaigns. She worked with brands like Adidas, Dior, Kenzo, and Marc Jacobs. Being the face of Marc Jacobs was a big deal. She was the first Chinese model to lead a campaign for this designer.
She has also been featured on the covers of major fashion magazines. These include Vogue China and Numero China. In 2015, she appeared on the cover of Vogue Italia.
Industry Recognition
Xiao Wen Ju's hard work and unique look earned her special recognition. In 2016, she became a new face for L'Oréal, a huge beauty company.
She also walked in the famous Victoria's Secret Fashion Show 2016 in Paris. This made her only the fifth Chinese model to ever do so. Other Chinese models who walked before her include Liu Wen, Sui He, Shu Pei, and Ming Xi. She walked in the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show 2017 again, this time in Shanghai.
By 2017, she was added to Models.com's special list of "Industry Icons." This means she is considered one of the most important and influential models in the fashion world.
In 2018, Xiao Wen Ju was featured in a show called Model Diaries. This show followed her trip to Dubai. It highlighted how Etihad Airways supports the global fashion industry.
See also
In Spanish: Xiao Wen Ju para niños
