Liu Wen
Awards & Honours
0
Awards Won
3
Honours
1
Rankings
6
Covers
5
Records
Liu Wen's legacy is built on a series of firsts that have reshaped the fashion industry's view of Asian beauty. She was the first Chinese model to walk the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, the first East Asian spokesmodel for Estée Lauder, and the first Asian model to appear on Forbes' highest-paid list. Her three American Vogue covers and solo French Vogue cover are historic milestones that no other model of Asian descent has achieved. These accomplishments have solidified her status as a global icon and a source of pride for China.
Honours & Distinctions
Forbes Highest-Paid Models List
First Asian model to appear on the list.
American Vogue Cover (x3)
First person of Chinese descent to appear three times.
French Vogue Solo Cover
First model of Asian descent to appear solo.
Rankings & Lists
Highest-Paid Models
Magazine Covers
American Vogue
February 2017
The New Supers
American Vogue
April 2020
The Future of Fashion
American Vogue
May 2023
The Comeback
French Vogue
2024
Solo Cover
W Magazine
September 2023
Liu Wen Takes the Long View
V Magazine
V161
Fall Head Over Heels with Liu Wen
Records & Feats
First Chinese model to walk Victoria's Secret Fashion Show
In 2009, Liu Wen became the first model from China to walk in the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, a historic moment for Asian representation.
First East Asian spokesmodel for Estée Lauder
In 2010, Liu Wen was named the first East Asian spokesmodel for Estée Lauder, breaking barriers in beauty advertising.
First Asian model on Forbes' highest-paid models list
In 2012, Liu Wen became the first Asian model to appear on Forbes' annual highest-paid models list.
Three American Vogue covers, a record for a model of Chinese descent
Liu Wen appeared on the cover of American Vogue three times (2017, 2020, 2023), the most for any model of Chinese descent.
First solo Asian-descent model on French Vogue cover
In 2024, Liu Wen became the first model of Asian descent to appear solo on the cover of French Vogue.