Yang Mi explains her obsession with her unique ‘airport style’
BEIJING: Actress Yang Mi, famed for her ‘airport style’, has explained that she had conceptualised the dress sense because of her jet- setting lifestyle.
She’s always on the go for modelling and filming assignments, and has to keep it simple but stylish when striding into departure halls.
Despite her hectic lifestyle, Yang Mi still has time to lead as a fashion influencer in China.
Explained Yang Mi: “I came up with my “airport style” just like anyone else would: I “buy, buy, buy” a lot of products. And I love doing it. Many people think I may have other channels for managing my daily outfits, but I don’t. All the clothing I wear when I travel are my own personal items.”
As to how her style has evolved since she first started attending major fashion shows, Yang Mi said: “Going to different fashion shows inspired the way I dress. Different countries and cities have different styles. For example, when I attended Paris Fashion Week, the women there are very elegant and wear extremely high heels. While in Milan, I saw a lot of men wearing bold colours.
“Fashion in New York is more inclusive than anywhere else. When walking on the streets in this city, you will see people wearing a wide range of styles, mixing and matching styles that somehow work perfectly on them. Over the years, I learned from others how to wear different styles until I formed a unique one of my own.”
Yang Mi’s influence on China’s social media platforms will no doubt help the brand reach more consumers—Yang currently has more than 70 million followers on Sina Weibo, through which she frequently engages and interacts with fans.