The Chinese celebrity brand ambassador landscape is one of the most commercially significant relationships in global luxury fashion. A single ambassador appointment can shift millions in sales, alter brand perception across Asia, and determine which red carpets a designer's gowns appear on. For fans, these partnerships define the public wardrobe of their favorite stars. For brands, they represent the most efficient path to the world's largest luxury consumer market.
This directory is comprehensive and regularly updated. We track global ambassador roles, regional ambassador roles, and "friend of the house" designations — each carrying different levels of contractual obligation and visibility.
Tier 1: Global Brand Ambassadors
Global ambassadors represent the highest level of brand partnership. These celebrities appear in worldwide campaigns, attend international shows, and are contractually bound to wear the brand at major public appearances.
Wang Yibo — Dior
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Appointed Dior's global brand ambassador in 2023, Wang Yibo has become one of the most visible faces of the Dior Men's line under Kim Jones. His partnership extends across fashion, fragrance (Dior Sauvage), and accessories. Wang Yibo's Dior contract is reported to be among the highest-value celebrity endorsement deals in the luxury sector, reflecting his 95-million-strong Weibo following and consistent commercial conversion rates. His airport appearances in Dior pieces generate an average of 3.2 million social media interactions within 24 hours.
Zhao Lusi — Valentino
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Zhao Lusi's appointment as Valentino's global ambassador in late 2025 marked a shift in the brand's China strategy. Previously relying on established names, Valentino chose Zhao Lusi for her rapid ascent and broad demographic appeal — she resonates with both Gen Z viewers of her lighter dramas and older audiences who followed her performance-driven work. Her Valentino appearances blend the brand's romantic maximalism with her personal style, resulting in looks that trend simultaneously on Weibo and Instagram.
Liu Yifei — Dior (Women's)
Liu Yifei's relationship with Dior stretches back to 2015, making it one of the longest-running Chinese celebrity brand partnerships. As a global ambassador for Dior Women's, she has appeared in campaigns for Miss Dior fragrance, Lady Dior bags, and Dior Haute Couture. Her Cannes appearances in Dior have become annual fashion events. The partnership works because Liu Yifei's public image — elegant, ethereal, slightly remote — aligns naturally with Dior's brand DNA.
Tier 2: Regional & Category Ambassadors
Xiao Zhan — Tod's & Guerlain
Xiao Zhan holds two significant ambassador roles. His Tod's partnership, focused on leather goods and footwear, has transformed the Italian brand's visibility in China — Tod's reported a 47% increase in Chinese market revenue in the year following his appointment. His Guerlain partnership covers the fragrance line, with Xiao Zhan fronting campaigns for L'Homme Ideal and Aqua Allegoria. Both partnerships are regional (Asia-Pacific) rather than global, though Xiao Zhan's content regularly crosses into Western social media through fan translation networks.
Dilraba Dilmurat — Dolce & Gabbana
Dilraba's appointment as Dolce & Gabbana's China ambassador required careful navigation, given the brand's fraught history with Chinese consumers. Her role has been credited with significantly rehabilitating D&G's image in China, particularly among younger consumers. The partnership focuses on the Alta Moda (haute couture) and ready-to-wear lines, with Dilraba appearing at key fashion events in custom D&G pieces. Her ability to make the brand feel relevant to Chinese audiences has been described by industry analysts as "the most successful brand rehabilitation via celebrity partnership in luxury fashion history."
Yang Mi — Versace
Yang Mi's Versace ambassadorship began in 2024 and has been characterized by bold, statement-driven appearances. Her Met Gala debut in Versace gold chainmail was the most-discussed Chinese celebrity fashion moment of 2026. The partnership covers women's ready-to-wear and accessories, with Yang Mi frequently spotted carrying Versace bags and wearing Versace eyewear in her airport appearances. The commercial impact has been significant: Versace reported a 35% increase in Chinese e-commerce sales in the first quarter following Yang Mi's appointment.
Gong Jun — Bulgari
Gong Jun's partnership with Bulgari covers jewelry, watches, and fragrances. As a male jewelry ambassador, his role breaks traditional gender conventions in luxury marketing — his appearances wearing Bulgari's B.zero1 rings and Serpenti accessories have normalized fine jewelry for male consumers in China. Bulgari's men's jewelry sales in China increased 28% following Gong Jun's campaign launch, a metric the brand has attributed directly to his influence.
Tier 3: Friends of the House & Emerging Partnerships
Bai Lu — Gucci
Currently designated as a "Gucci Global Brand Friend," Bai Lu represents a pipeline relationship — these "friend" designations often precede full ambassador appointments. She has worn Gucci to multiple high-profile events and featured in regional campaigns. The partnership is expected to escalate based on her upcoming drama releases and international visibility.
Luo Yunxi — Cartier
Luo Yunxi's relationship with Cartier focuses on the jewelry and watches category. His refined, classical public image aligns with Cartier's positioning, and his appearances wearing Cartier pieces at events have generated strong engagement. The partnership is currently regional but industry sources indicate discussions about expansion.
Cheng Yi — Givenchy
Cheng Yi was appointed as Givenchy's China brand ambassador in 2025, primarily covering menswear. His association with historical dramas gives the partnership an interesting tension — a classical screen persona wearing contemporary luxury fashion — that has generated distinctive campaign imagery.
Tan Songyun — Miu Miu
Tan Songyun's Miu Miu partnership reflects the brand's strategy of aligning with youthful, culturally engaged celebrities. Her appearances at Miu Miu shows and in regional campaigns have been well-received, with her "girl-next-door" image providing a relatable counterpoint to the brand's more avant-garde aesthetic.
The Shifting Landscape
The Chinese celebrity ambassador market is worth an estimated $2.8 billion annually to the global luxury industry. Several trends are reshaping the field in 2026:
- Longer partnerships — Brands are moving away from short-term, campaign-based appointments toward multi-year relationships that build genuine brand association.
- Commercial accountability — Ambassador contracts increasingly include sales performance metrics, tying compensation to measurable commercial outcomes.
- Cross-category expansion — Ambassadors are expected to represent multiple product categories (fashion + fragrance + jewelry), maximizing the brand's investment.
- Global vs. regional — The distinction between global and regional ambassador roles is becoming more significant as Chinese celebrities gain international followings.
- Risk management — Following several high-profile celebrity controversies that forced brands to terminate partnerships, contracts now include more detailed behavioral clauses and crisis response protocols.
This list reflects confirmed partnerships as of March 2026. Ambassador appointments and terminations can occur rapidly in response to market conditions, brand strategy shifts, and the unpredictable dynamics of Chinese entertainment industry relationships.
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Last updated: 2026-03-28. We update this directory as new appointments are announced. Corrections welcome via our contact channels.
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