After six months of rigorous preparation and evaluation, 30 elite Chinese Golden-Age Supermodels are set to make a landmark appearance at Paris Fashion Week 2025 – Womenswear/Winter 2025-2026. These distinguished models, aged 40 to 75, will grace the runway for both ready-to-wear and haute couture brand ARAFTU COUTURE in a highly anticipated showcase on March 4, 2025, at 1:00 PM at the prestigious La Galerie Bourbon, near the Arc de Triomphe.
This groundbreaking event will mark the first large-scale participation of mature Chinese supermodels in Paris Fashion Week. The selection process, conducted by CCTV Fashion Golden Models and Global Golden Ambassadors Management, involved extensive auditions and evaluations of portfolios and video submissions. These were personally reviewed by ARAFTU COUTURE’s lead designer, Georgiana Stavrositu, who has crafted custom haute couture and evening gowns tailored specifically for the golden supermodels.
The China Super Golden Model + Araftu Couture 2025-2026 Spring Fashion Show aims to showcase the elegance, confidence, and timeless beauty of mature Chinese models while fostering cross-cultural representation in high fashion. Walking alongside European models for the Spring Trend Showcase, this event serves as a testament to the growing global influence of Chinese fashion and its commitment to inclusivity.
Dai Xiaobing, General Manager of Zhong Shi Ze Yi International Cultural Media, and Wei Chao, Deputy General Manager, the key Chinese organizers of this event, expressed their vision:
“Through this historic presentation at one of the world’s most prestigious fashion weeks, we strive to redefine age inclusivity in haute couture and celebrate the grace, confidence, and influence of China’s Golden-Age Supermodels on the international stage.”
With age diversity becoming an increasingly relevant topic in global fashion conversations, this initiative paves the way for a new era of representation, proving that fashion and beauty transcend age.
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