Age: 32
Provenance: Her grandfather Marshal Ye Jianying was one
of Chairman Mao’s generals and later helped propel Deng Xiaoping
to power. Deng ushered in China’s new era; Ye attended Central
Saint Martins.
Known as: The Nina Garcia of China; she’s a judge
on Creative Sky, China’s version of Project Runway.
Day job: Designs Studio Regal, a bridal- and
evening-wear collection.
Royal wedding: In 2009, she married at the Forbidden
City in what Chinese Vogue dubbed the “wedding of the
century.”
Power prognosis: Off the charts: Ye’s family is
reportedly close to Xi Jinping, who’s expected to become
China’s next president.
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The Rising East
The latest export from the world’s next superpower? Well-traveled young ladies with international ambitions out to prove that in China, “The Party” has a whole new meaning.
March 2012
Ye Mingzi (Wendy Ye)
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