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Yang Yang’s 6 biggest luxury fashion and beauty endorsements: the Chinese actor was recently tapped by Valentino, but has also repped for L’Oréal, Bulgari, Montblanc, Guerlain and Dunhill

Chinese actor Yang Yang just got tapped as an ambassador for Valentino – but he already has numerous covetable endorsements with other luxury fashion and beauty brands. Photo: @maisonvalentino/Instagram

Heartthrob Yang Yang has just landed a hot new gig with Valentino as its latest brand ambassador!

With over 56 million followers on Weibo and two million followers on Instagram, it’s not the first time the Chinese actor has been sought after for a luxury endorsement.

After making his acting debut in 2010’s The Dream of Red Mansions, Yang has continued to shine on screen. He’s since starred in numerous successful TV series such as The Lost Tomb (2015), The King’s Avatar (2019), You are my Glory (2021), Who Rules the World (2022), Glory of Special Forces (2022) and more.

His charisma and versatile acting skills attract not only filmmakers and a huge number of fans, but also top-notch brands. Over the years, he has been the face of some of the world’s leading names. Let’s take a look at some of the 31-year-old’s biggest endorsements yet.

1. Valentino

Yang Yang joined as Valentino’s latest brand ambassador in May. Photo: @maisonvalentino/Instagram

Last month, Valentino announced its collaboration with Yang on Instagram, commending his “masterful command of his craft and a tireless pursuit of openness and individuality”.

The announcement of the actor’s ambassadorship coincided with the launch of Valentino’s pre-autumn 2023 collection campaign. Yang is seen posing in photos for the campaign in Rome, the headquarters of the maison, to promote its new products including the Rockstud23 handbag.

 

“My dialogue with Yang is cultural, generational, multidisciplinary: a complete experience of diversity and mutual appreciation. His talent relates concretely to human emotions, and I value this a great deal,” said Pierpaolo Piccioli, creative director of Valentino.

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Speaking about his new role, Yang said, “The distinctive individuality and unique aesthetic of Valentino have always been appealing to me, and Piccioli’s unique talent and sense in fashion do surprise me every time. This time, I’m more than honoured to join the Valentino family as a brand ambassador and looking forward to experiencing more of Valentino’s aesthetics and culture in the future.”

2. Bulgari

Yang Yang for Bulgari in January 2022. Photo: @bulgari/Twitter

In January, Italian house Bulgari introduced Yang as its new Asia-Pacific brand ambassador for its perfume category. He starred in a campaign for the revamped Bulgari Pour Homme eau de toilette fragrance. The scent balances Darjeeling tea, water lily, ambergris, musk and guaiacum wood.

Yang Yang wearing the Bulgari Octo Roma watch in August 2022. Photo: @bulgari/Twitter
Although Yang only recently joined Bulgari’s perfume department, his partnership with the brand actually started a few years ago. In 2021, after the success of You are my Glory, he was selected as a spokesperson for the brand, Jing Daily reports. Since then, he has appeared at events wearing Bulgari’s luxury watches and high jewellery, including the Octo Roma watch and Serpenti Viper necklace.

3. Montblanc

Montblanc ambassador Yang Yang. Photo: Handout

In 2017, German watchmaker Montblanc named Yang as an ambassador. His first campaign was for the brand’s celebration of its Star Legacy Automatic collection’s 20th anniversary.

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“Yang Yang is without a doubt one of the greatest actors of his generation, enthralling audiences with the depth and quality of every one of his on-screen performances,” said Montblanc CEO Nicolas Baretzki. “In many ways, Yang Yang’s approach to his craft as an actor mirrors Montblanc’s approach to craftsmanship, defined by a passion for pushing boundaries to achieve excellence and constantly honing skills to deliver the finest performance.”

Montblanc ambassador Yang Yang. Photo: Handout

Yang also shared his admiration for the brand: “I have always admired the craftsmanship and sophistication of Montblanc pieces, so I am honoured to become an ambassador for Montblanc. I am looking forward to wearing the maison’s high performance timepieces that are admired for their technical excellence, distinctive style and their pioneering spirit.”

4. Dunhill

Yang Yang posing for Dunhill in December 2020. Photo: @yang_0099/Instagram

After attending a show in Paris in 2020, Yang met Dunhill’s creative director Mark Weston, which led to his next lucrative deal with the British brand, per Dunes Magazine. Yang has played the key role as ambassador in various campaigns since then, donning pieces from elegant workwear to eyewear.

Yang Yang in Dunhill in January 2020. Photo: @yang_0099/Instagram

“It’s great to work more closely with Yang Yang and I am excited for the new perspective he will bring,” Weston said. “I was intrigued to hear about his personal and professional story and impressed by his drive and humility. His considered approach to his craft resonates with me personally.”

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5. L’Oréal

Yang Yang showcasing L’Oréal products. Photo: @杨洋 Yang Yang/Facebook
Yang is a bright talent for leading beauty giants too. He became a spokesperson for L’Oréal last year.
Yang Yang joined the L’Oréal family in 2022. Photo: @杨洋 Yang Yang/Instagram

Representing the brand’s men’s products, Yang has starred in several commercials, promoting professional skincare and haircare solutions for various ages and skin types.

6. Guerlain

Yang Yang promoting Guerlain products. Photo: Guerlain法国娇兰/Weibo

Another French cosmetic house, Guerlain, picked Yang as its ambassador in 2016. This made him the first male endorser for the brand since its establishment, per Jayne Stars.

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Yang Yang at a Guerlain product release event. Photo: Guerlain法国娇兰/Weibo
He collaborated with Guerlain to introduce a lipstick named after him, the “Yang Yang shade” in the KissKiss collection. The lipstick quickly sold out after its release and became one of the most popular lipstick products of the year. Yang’s massive domestic fan base even had to shop for the product abroad.
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  • In May, Valentino announced its latest partnership with Yang Yang, the Chinese actor who rose to fame with The Dream of Red Mansions, who also starred in You are my Glory and Who Rules the World
  • He joined forces with Bulgari for its Pour Homme eau de toilette after previously wearing its Octo Roma watch and Serpenti Viper necklace, and had a lipstick named after him at Guerlain