The 2026 VOGUE Forces of Fashion event is set to return on October 23 in Suzhou, China. Regarded as one of the most anticipated fashion gatherings in the Chinese entertainment industry toward the end of the year, this year’s event promises to be a fierce beauty showdown, bringing together a large portion of the Chinese entertainment world. From top-tier actresses and rising young stars to a lineup of handsome male celebrities, everyone is preparing to make their most dazzling appearance on the red carpet.
Ahead of this year’s red carpet, netizens have dug up Tian Xiwei‘s legendary look from the 2024 VOGUE event, which went viral at the time. Indeed, the actress, affectionately known as “Little Tian,” made such a remarkable impression that fans are still smitten with her two years later.
Looking back to the evening of October 17, 2024, that year’s VOGUE gala was also a fierce beauty contest featuring numerous A-list stars, including Yang Mi, Liu Yifei, Zhao Lusi, and Esther Yu. Amid a sea of glamorous gowns and elegant outfits, Tian Xiwei chose a different approach and immediately became one of the night’s biggest highlights.
The actress, born in 1997, looked like a fairy stepping straight out of a fairy tale in Zimmermann’s Crush Ruffled Off-The-Shoulder Gown, a rose-patterned, off-the-shoulder linen-silk dress.
Notably, in keeping with the event’s theme of freedom and effortless expression, she skipped high heels in favor of a sporty pair of sneakers. Images of Tian Xiwei beaming with joy, spontaneously making finger-heart gestures, and playfully posing as her voluminous dress fluttered in the breeze quickly spread across social media and sparked a genuine sensation.
The moment reportedly garnered more than 42 million views across social media platforms at the time, along with hundreds of thousands of compliments. Sina once noted that among China’s post-1995 generation of rising actresses, Tian Xiwei might not have ranked first in terms of popularity and online traffic, but her striking looks and vibrant energy consistently placed her among the top four beauties. It is no exaggeration to say that the actress from Pursuit of Jade truly won over a broad audience with her signature screen-doll image.
However, even a doll eventually grows up. Two years after that pure, radiant moment, Tian Xiwei has undergone a remarkable transformation and made significant strides in the fashion world. Once known for her sweet and adorable image, “Little Tian” now presents a more mature, versatile, and somewhat mysterious look, with a sharper edge.
The clearest evidence of this transformation is Gucci’s official announcement naming her a brand ambassador ahead of the fashion house’s Spring/Summer 2027 show at Milan Fashion Week.
The appointment marks a major leap forward for Tian Xiwei after nearly three years of working with the Italian luxury fashion house, having first become a Gucci Brand Friend in December 2023. She now joins the ranks of leading Chinese celebrities such as Xiao Zhan, Ni Ni, and Song Weilong. She has also joined the same brand family as Zhang Linghe, who has been rumored to be romantically linked to her.
This promotion is widely seen as deserved recognition of the considerable commercial appeal of the actress, who was born in 1997. According to reports from Chinese entertainment circles, she has recently sparked a sensation in the local market with a Gucci shoulder bag, reportedly driving the design out of stock in numerous locations across the country. Sources indicate that both physical stores and the brand’s official website have had waiting lists stretching up to two months, while the resale market has also become exceptionally active.
Sources: kenh14