2017 BoF 500 list and complete Chinese member list announced

This year's BoF 500 list has a total of 99 new members from all areas of the fashion industry. These include Halima Aden, the first Muslim supermodel, Grace Elizabeth, the cover of the new Vogue Me, Pieter Mulier, creative director of Calvin Klein, Coco Capitan, a young artist co-operating with Gucci, and Alexandre Arnault, co-CEO of Rimowa. Japanese model and actor Rila Fukushima and so on.

Today, we are proud to announce the 2017 Global Fashion Leaders Ultimate Guide BoF 500 list and a complete list of 26 Chinese members.

London, UK - Since its inception in 2013, the BoF 500 list has become the ultimate guide to recording fashion leaders around the world. Today, we are honored to announce that there are many 5th BoF 500s on the list of “Next Generation Pioneers” who are most closely connected with the future.

This year's BoF 500 list has a total of 99 new members from all areas of the fashion industry. These include Halima Aden, the first Muslim supermodel, Grace Elizabeth, the cover of the new Vogue Me, Pieter Mulier, creative director of Calvin Klein, Coco Capitan, a young artist co-operating with Gucci, and Alexandre Arnault, co-CEO of Rimowa. Japanese model and actor Rila Fukushima and so on.

Among the 26 Chinese members of this year, a total of 8 members are on the list. They are the cover characters of BoF's current edition of the special edition of the paper, Kris Wu and YOHO! Founder Mars Liang, Mr. Bags, Mr. Bags, founder and chairman of Jiangbird, Zhang Jiangping, founder and CEO of Jingdong, and Liu Xing Zhou Designer Zhou Xiangyu, Angel Chen brand designer Chen Anqi and Beijing SKP department store general manager Luo Zhiwei.

The following is a complete list of 26 Chinese members who have been shortlisted for this year's BoF 500 list:

Wu Yifan, actor, singer, model: As the first male star to be featured on the cover of the Chinese version of Vogue magazine, he has become an effective communication channel for brands to enter the Asian market.

Liang Chao, YOHO! Founder: He will be YOHO! From the magazine to the media empire, we firmly grasped China's "Millennial Generation" and "Z Generation."

Liang Shu, fashion blogger: He is the fashion blogger "Mr. Bags Bag", ranking third in China's most influential fashion bloggers.

Zhang Jiangping, founder and chairman of Taiping Bird: founder and chairman of China's leading fashion brand PEACEBIRD. Taiping Bird is one of the largest local fashion giants in China, with international supermodels in the blockbuster movie and fast fashion apparel for the public.

Liu Qiangdong, founder and CEO of Jingdong: China's e-commerce giant JD.com's recent investment in Farfetch has pushed its founder Liu Qiangdong to the topic center of the global fashion industry.

Zhou Xiangyu, Xander Zhou designer: is the Chinese version of the "T Magazine" Chinese menswear director, is also the first Chinese designer to appear in London menswear week, he is the pioneer of the Chinese men's talent wave.

Chen Anqi, Angel Chen designer: Her eponymous brand is sold worldwide, and is one of the latest Chinese designers to set off a wave in the East and West.

Luo Zhiwei, General Manager of Beijing SKP Department Store: He is the general manager of Beijing's largest and most prestigious Beijing Hualian (SKP) department store. Beijing SKP brings together high-end boutiques, and some stars have created their momentum as a high-end fashion shopping mall in Beijing.

Shangguan, the founder of the SANKUANZ brand and the AKIPELAGO integration store: This young designer will pass on the fashion design representing the Chinese youth subculture to the world.

Liu Wei, Executive Editor and Fashion Director of the Chinese edition of T Magazine: This Chinese multi-invasive creative talent is not only the fashion leader of the Chinese edition of T Magazine, but also appears on TV shows and provides consulting services for brands.

Liu Wen, model: This Chinese model has become the favorite of Tianqiao, and the first Asian model to board the Esteé Lauder cosmetics advertisement.

Gogoboi, fashion blogger: His social account has millions of followers, and the social darling of using multimedia has become a bridge between high-end fashion and the Chinese people.

Ye Xiaowei, Fashion Editor of Modern Communication Group: She plays a vital role in the history of Chinese fashion media development, while overseeing a large number of new media and print publishing businesses.

Lv Xiaolei, Deputy Secretary-General of Shanghai Fashion Week Organizing Committee: The organizer of Shanghai Fashion Week provided the most important platform for Chinese original designers to display and promote the ecological transformation of China's fashion industry.

Zhang Huishan, Huishan Zhang Brand Designer: This young native of Qingdao was an intern at Dior when he was studying at Central Saint Martin. Since then he has created his own brand and is marked by the East's encounter with Western aesthetics.

Zhang Yu, Editor-in-Chief of Vogue Apparel & Beauty: She started as a Chinese fashion reporter and is now respected by her peers and became the rule maker of the first echelon in the fast-growing fashion circle.

Xiaoxue, editor-in-chief of Elle World of Fashion, magazine: The show's first-name regulars and opinion leaders have expanded "Elle" into an all-media brand with web portals and video channels.

Li Yuchun, actor, singer: The performer has numerous fans, including Riccardo Tisci, Jean Paul Gaultier and Karl Lagerfeld.

Wang Wei, Uma Wang Designer: The local design star Wang Juice, which was supported by the Chinese version of Vogue Apparel and Beauty, has brought her universal recognition for its form and fabric structure.

Su Mang, President and CEO of Fashion Media Group: From the earliest employees of the group to the highest decision-making level today, she is a market leader and creates localized content for Chinese readers.

Fan Bingbing, actor, singer: This popular Chinese actor has become the darling of many fashion brands with the brilliant shape on the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival.

Cai Weizhi, founder of Yingshang Communication Group: This highly acclaimed public relations promoter and agent has organized the most eye-catching activities for clients such as Giorgio Armani in China, keeping the work of the stars in order.

Guo Pei, founder of the Rose Square brand: The Chinese haute couture insister has been recognized by the Paris Haute Couture Federation, allowing the international fashion industry to see China's revival of the ultimate craft demand.

Chen Man, photographer: As one of the most prolific and highly regarded photographers in China, she uses surreal techniques to create dramatic and eye-catching effects.

Ma Bairong, founder of hypebeast.com: This sneaker enthusiast has become the dominant fashion trend of the world today through a website that includes street fashion, high fashion and culture.

Liu Xiuyun, General Manager of Tmall Apparel: As the fashion head of China's largest B2C e-commerce platform, she promoted the landing of international brand e-commerce, and also helped Alibaba to combat pirated products.

The BoF 500 consists of designers, creative communities, behind-the-scenes pushers, executives, fashion 2.0, media, retailers, models and Muse. The list consists of a combination of first-hand information and nominations from former BoF 500 members.

This year, 27 members entered the BoF 500 Hall of Fame and permanently obtained BoF 500 membership to recognize their outstanding contributions to the fashion industry.

Editor in charge: Wang Zhen