On August 12, 2019, internationally renowned brands such as coach, Givenchy, CK, etc. were all exposed for alleged insult to China and infringement of China's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
At that time, Liu Wen, as the spokesperson of the coach's new signing, unilaterally proposed to terminate the contract at the first time. It is rumored that she paid 160 million in compensation for termination of the contract.
On March 25, 2021, as the cotton incident ferments, more foreign brands have been exposed for allegedly spreading rumors and slandering China. Among them is PUMA, which Liu Wen has worked with as a global spokesperson for many years.
And in this incident, Liu Wen’s behavior is still admirable, even if she walks step by step from Greater China to Asia and then to the global spokesperson. Facing PUMA, which has been cooperating for many years, “Art knows no borders, and artists have Liu Wen still decisively terminates the contract with PUMA.
One coach, one PUMA, I have to say, in the face of national justice, Liu Wen is really strong!
You must know that since the last contract termination event, Liu Wen has not had any catwalk resources for a year. Although part of the cause was the epidemic, the termination of the contract must have offended the fashion circle. It is rumored that Liu Wen was removed from the four major fashion weeks.
After all, the profession of modeling is very specific, and their main income for is to shoot advertisements.
And the model industry is updated very quickly. The competition within the industry is quite fierce, and there are only a handful of people who can get international brand endorsements. The development of the
national model is not easy, and Liu Wen's career will be greatly affected by the termination of the contract.
However, compared with the righteousness of the country and the nation, the personal loss is minimal, "big cousin" Liu Wen is really strong on this point, and has always been firm.
Why does everyone love the big cousin? In my opinion, it is because she is very real.
looks back on Liu Wen's road to success, from a little-known model, bravely venturing into the model circle, to becoming the world's third top supermodel.
In this impetuous society, Liu Wen uses every step she has taken to tell us: who has no background can also break out of their own world.
Liu Wen was born in an ordinary family in Hunan Yongzhou .
When she was a child, Liu Wen was often called "ugly duckling" by her classmates because of her height and looks. This made Liu Wen as a child feel inferior, but what they didn't expect was that the ugly duckling would eventually become a beautiful white swan.
In 2005, in order to cultivate Liu Wen's self-confidence, her mother asked her to participate in the competition in the Yongzhou Division of the Hunan Division of the New Silk Road Model Contest. Unexpectedly, she actually won the crown in one fell swoop and became the champion of the division.
may be young and frivolous, or high-spirited.
was when was 17 years old, Liu Wen carried a box and went to Beijing to work alone.
But the reality is cruel, she didn't know what fashion is at that time. Everyone who went to the interview was dressed in gorgeous clothes and exquisite makeup, and she wore a bloated down jacket on the outside and a plain sweater on the inside.
even went to an interview once, and the designer said to her face: "looks ugly, and the steps are not hard." seems like the childhood "ugly duckling" blow again.
But she didn't escape this time. She was afraid and panicked, but in the end she gritted her teeth and persisted.
has no background and no resources, so start from the small show first, and even the most common fitting models will not let go. If you don’t have a concave shape or make-up, then learn more and look at it and practice yoga to soften your limbs.
She has bought nearly 2,000 expired fashion magazines, studied the poses and facial expressions of those models over and over again, and then practiced repeatedly in the mirror.
Those days were the loneliest and most difficult time for Liu Wen, but the big thing is not the size of the strength, but how long you can persist. Before the opportunity comes, I will give you time to accumulate strength.
In 2006, "Marieclarie" was going to shoot a blockbuster, because the big-name models at the time had no schedule, Liu Wen finally waited for her chance.
was also at this time, she met the first Bole in her life: Joseph Karl . He is the creative director of Jiaren magazine, and he is also a fashion celebrity.
At that time, I saw Liu Wen who was still a little restrained and even a little unconfident under the light, but Joseph Carr said: "I seem to see a superstar-like girl."
Because of this Bole, Liu Wen's modeling career has also begun to improve. Later, Liu Wen appeared on the cover of the magazine "Jia Ren" in one fell swoop.
More and more people in the fashion circle know about this oriental girl. She can be seen in various fashion shows of all sizes.
In 2008, her Bole Karl suggested that she go to New York. Because New York is the hardest place for all models to gain a foothold, but as long as you can walk there, then you are truly successful. The night when
decided to leave for New York, Liu Wen cried all night. But wiped away her tears and packed up, she set off the next day. Because she knows that if she wants to add glory to her body, she must move forward with a heavy burden.
"I don't have to be a model, but when I become a model, I will take it seriously. If you do it, you must do well. This is a mentality and way of being in the world."
But, just like she just went to Beijing , Attitude is one thing, reality is another.
She was only 20 years old at the time, and her English was not very good.
can only be like a headless fly, knocking on the door of the modeling agency time and time again, using stuttering English and physical movements in exchange for the opportunity to walk back and forth barefoot on the floor.
I said, Liu Wen is really stubborn! 's success is not accidental, but inevitable. After was hit one after another, after recognizing the reality, Liu Wen quickly cheered up.
English is not good, so study hard. And as long as she is free, she will bring a map, pen and paper. Take the subway one by one, and write down the name of the station one by one.
"Gossip Girl" also became her favorite American drama at this time. Through her little accumulation and little effort, she finally made language problems no longer an obstacle to her success.
When the second Bole fashion male demon Joseph Carle appeared in her life, the name Liu Wen was finally drawn into the blueprint of the international model circle.
Faced with difficulties, you will be a hero if you overcome them, and you will become a strong man in life, and you will see the dawn of success.
There was a short story about Liu Wen circulating on the Internet: There was an interview at
, and Liu Wen asked to sleep in the office for an hour and barely rest. couldn't hold it because of physical exhaustion. After getting permission, Liu Wen fell asleep in the interview editor's office. It was a big sleep, but without a reminder and no alarm, after 1 hour, Liu Wen got up on time and reloaded.
Someone said: Although is still a body of flesh and blood, her spirit has been ground into a body of steel. Behind all the boundless scenery is the hard work that has gone through every second.
also worked hard in this way, only to have Liu Wen later.
entered the model competition in 2005, Liu Wen step by step to refresh the career height of Asian models:
in 2009, became the first Asian model to appear on the "Victoria's Secret" show;
stormed 74 big shows in one season, Asian models No one can break the record for the most catwalks so far;
is the first Asian to enter the New Supers list;
has been in the top ten of the Forbes model income list for many consecutive years;
has been invited to attend the Met Ball known as the "Fashion Oscar" for nine consecutive years Charity dinner......
From a little-known model to an international supermodel worth hundreds of millions of dollars, Liu Wen stepped out of her own exclusive pace.
However, even though she has achieved excellent results, she has not marked "supermodel" or "international supermodel" on social platforms, but simply "model Liu Wen" . And 's low-key self-introduction is like this:
"I was a trivial person, accidentally caught in the big fashion stage. She is still a trivial self, carrying too much care from everyone."
Love Liu Wen?
Some people say that it is because of her self-discipline and good figure . Some people say that she has a low-key and a good character . Some people say that they like her "just" , and her patriotism in front of the big things is praised. There are people who like her being in Vanity Fair, but have never lost their "sober" .
In my opinion, the above reasons are all right.
has always known what she wants on the road of life, and has never moved forward in the established direction. Her realness, her sobriety, and the spirit of working hard for her dreams are all worth learning.
May you be as tough, self-disciplined, hard-working and sober as Liu Wen.
If you like this beautiful and sturdy "big cousin", please give her a thumbs up.
I am the author Shi Guangjun, thank you for your praise and attention.
