Extastic: March Style Icon

Fan Bingbing has been described in the Beijing News as being a ‘fashion icon’ so there’s no surprises that a host of her fans want to look like her. Ranked number one in the ’50 Most beautiful People in China’ list in 2010 by the same newspaper, Fan Bingbing epitomises elegance, glamour and sophistication.

Having successfully graduated from both the Shanghai Xie Jin’s Star School and the Shanghai Theatre Academy, Fan Bingbing has enjoyed a budding career as an actress and also as a producer. Talented in a variety of performing arts, Bingbing has also done a stint as a singer with fans both in China and internationally. She has won a number of awards in recent years including awards from the Tokyo Film Festival, the Golden Horse Film Festival and the Hundred Flowers Awards.

DAY LOOK

There are three core themes running through Fan Bingbing’s day look. The first is a highly sophisticated business look which includes smart tailoring featuring modern cuts and classic colours. Pin stripes are very popular with Bingbing and this is probably to add a sense of height to this otherwise petite actress. The use of wide legged trousers and high waists also helps to give her a well-balanced shape.

At times she favours a red and black colour scheme with dresses playing a key part of the look. Dresses are short in style, typically above the knee which also helps to balance out Bingbing’s proportions. Accessories such as cropped leather jackets and biker style jewellery help to add a touch of fun to her look too.

And finally, Fan Bingbing is a big fan for sophisticated with an air of old school Hollywood glamour, reminiscent of Marilyn Monroe and Katharine Hepburn. The look combines lace dresses with matching coats and capes for a sophisticated look that oozes wealth and glamour.

1. TOPSHOP - Leather Biker Jacket

£165.00

2. MISS SELFRIDGE - Petites Panelled Skater Dress

£ 37.00

3. OASIS - Lace Sweetheart Dress

WAS ~~£ 65.00~~ NOW £ 39.00

4. ALDO - Malana Peep Toes Heels

£ 70.00

5. ALL SAINTS - Masson Sheer Blazer

£225.00

6. JAEGER - Embroidered Floral Trousers

£175.00

7. MANGO - Double-Breasted Long Jacket

£ 79.00

8. JANE NORMAN - Lace Skater Dress

£ 35.00

9. IN LOVE WITH FASHION - Love Black & White Stripes Cut Out Dress

£ 32.00

10. ACCESSORIZE - Evelyn Deco Pendant

WAS ~~£ 12.00~~ NOW £ 3.60

11. TOPSHOP - Mega Rectangle Drop Necklace

£ 30.00

12. MANGO - Brocade Blazer

WAS ~~£ 69.99~~ NOW £ 29.99

13. NEXT - High Waisted Wide Leg Workwear Trousers

£ 28.00

NIGHT LOOK

Fan Bingbing’s night look is reasonably synonymous in design. Floating long length dresses in luxurious fabrics such as velvets and lace with a touch of sheerness are combined with simple yet elegant accessories such as pearls for a glamorous look.

The styles are all timeless whilst the colours are feminine and flattering such as deep crimson red and ivory. A touch of black can sometimes be seen for a more modern, fashionable look.