With perfectly salt-and-pepper Johnny Depp-hair—and killer Bruce Lee cheekbones—it’s no wonder that Han Dong started his journey into the fashion world as a model. Han Dong was discovered after he moved to Beijing at 16 and he knew from the very first time he walked the runway that he wanted to design his own clothes one day. This early insight allowed Han Dong to experiment with many trends and finally settle on a style he describes as "simple, and to the point." In his own words, "I don’t like any one particular style. I just throw together whatever looks good together. I’m not exactly a fashion guru … I’m pretty blasé. I pay attention more to the look as a whole, the colors, the materials, the patterns. It may not all match in the traditional sense, and sometimes even clashes!” He generally prefers the colors blue, brown and black and loves the natural textures of cashmere, leather, wool and cotton. Although his modeling days are over, Han Dong is still a natural in front of the lens, and nails every shot. Here, Han Dong looks absolutely dashing in an Armani suit and Italian-made shoes paired with a unique pop-button shirt by Sevendays 中国 and his cherry-red belt by Zara. The outfit's piécè de résistance is the matching scarlet-colored bow-tie from American Apparel—a perfect balance of dapper and snazzy. If you're lucky, maybe you can snag this model turned designer under the mistletoe for a Christmas kiss. Han Dong is dressed and ready for the occasion.
Name: Han Dong
Nationality: Chinese
Occupation: Designer
Fashionista by MeiLi Autumn
Check out MeiLi Autumn's blog on Beijing style or see a catalogue of past Fashionistas at www.MeiLiAutumn.com
Photographer: Tao Zi
Hair and Makeup: MeiLi Autumn
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