Du Juan

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http://news.tfol.com/10185/10219/10222/2006/8/10/10195165.shtml

20.30.40

 

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this is my fav pic.looks cool and grace~~

efu.com

 

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http://lady.scol.com.cn/html/2006/08/004018_548009.shtml

dujuan chinese girl~~

 

[Faith Akiyama]

I was requested to translate that article^ It's quite a great interview!

Du Juan: I'm Just a Common Girl

Interviewer ("I" from now on How do you view fashion and style?

Du: To me, fashion and style are both possessed by oneself. You don't need the most luxurious brand names, but you should still be trendy.

I: Are you a lover of prestigious clothing labels?

D: I wasn't before, but now that my work involves a lot of pieces from those brands, I've come to realize that the quality and worksmanship of the clothes are really much better.

I: What kind of style do you prefer?

D: I love things that are comfortable. Anything that's over-the-top is not for me.

I: What's your favorite color?

D: Violet, it gives people a sense of depth and mystery, so that you have to savor it gradually. I really love unusual colors.

I: Tell us about your personal methods of skincare.

D: Take off your makeup promptly, use different facials every night, and go to the spa for treatment every now and then.

I: The most expensive part of fashion is...

D: Taking care of your skin and hair.

I: From a scale of 1 to 10, how would you rate your personal style?

D: Definitely a 10, you know your own style the best, and you love your own style the most. Mine is pretty casual.

I: Where do you often go shopping?

D: I often goto the small boutiques along Shanghai's Xingle Street, Shanxi Street, and Changle street. The items there are nice but affordable, and not even several pieces will total up to a single piece's price from a designer brand, and the clothes are unique as well. I also love Soho in New York Manhattan, and the two streets along Paris' Champs Elysees are wonderful as well.

I: What do you pay most attention to everyday in terms of personal style?

D: I pay a lot of attention to accessorizing, like choosing the right earring and watch. But most of the time, when I'm attending a major event, a stylist will choose for me.

I: How would you describe your appearance?

D: Probably average. When people recognize me on the street, I usually deny it, because I consider myself as just a common girl.

I: How did your fame skyrocket recently?

D: The first ingredient was luck. Many people helped me along the way, telling me what to do, like Vogue China's Angelina Cheung and my agent Melvin Chua. The second part is my personal effort, opportunity is only given to those prepared to receive it, so if you aren't prepared to grasp your chances, then you won't succeed, either.

I: How do you think you manage to attract so many designers?

D: They all seem to like a eastern face, I guess. But I can also adaptable to my working environment very quickly, so I assume they also enjoy that quality of mine.

This fall, Du Juan will face one of the climatic moments in her career, appearing in the worldwide campaigns of five major labels: Louis Vuitton, Yves Saint Laurent, Roberto Cavalli, Gap, and Swarovski. Her partners in these ads are those like Kate Moss and Daria Werbowy. She has also participated in catalogue shoots with stores like Saks Fifth Avenue and Bergdorff Goodman. Let us wish this girl with the beautiful name all the best as she soars, flying high like a du juan bird (Which is actually, in English, a cuckoo But the Chinese name is very beautiful)!

 

[Faith Akiyama]

http://www.jfdaily.com/gb/jfxww/shishang/node1456/userobject1ai1409958.html

du juan's talk~~for Faith trd~~

Here's the translation for this one:

Self-Esteem: I am a Supermodel

When I see Du Juan, I can't help but ask: "Is your name your real name?"

She laughs. "A lot of people have asked me the same question. This name really was given to me by my mother. She told me when I was little that one day, she was walking in the park and saw a du juan bird (A cuckoo) following her. Soon after she had me, and thus my name was born."

This brief anecdote sounds like the story of a historically famous figure's birth.

Her entrace into the modeling industry was a complete accident: During her childhood, Du studied ballet. But she grew taller and taller unexpectedly, which caused her to stand out too much during group performances and a lack of ability to find a suitable male dance partner, so she had no choice but to leave her company. After some brief instruction, she participated in the Xing Si Lu Modeling Competition and captured the crown, and thus began her modeling career. "I think I'm the only model in China who has studied ballet." She says.

Ballet perfected her figure, and developed her ability to endure hardship. "To an outsider, a modeling profession may seem simplistic, but there really are difficulties involved that no one can observe. We need to become adapted to days of frequent flying, for example. One day, I flew from New York City to Paris, where I quickly posed for a shoot, and then I returned to New York that very afternoon to work on another shoot. Never mind sleeping -- there isn't even time to take a shower. We also have to learn to wear clothes for the reverse seasons, like donning thin satin in the bleak, cold winter. Workers always tell me, 'If you can't take it, Du, just tell us, don't suffer without complaint.' But in the end, I always manage to finish my work."

Because of all these things, Du has a right to her pride. "There are many Chinese models who have won prizes in international competition and then consider themselves to be a supermodel, but in truth, there almost isn't a true internationally in-demand model -- I think I'm the only one."

When other girls are still enjoying a carefree lifestyle of a young adult, Du understands clearly where she stands in life. "I always think to myself, is the reason I captured four major campaigns this season because I coincidentally came in during the wave of labels wanting to promote to China? Will this be recorded in my personal history only? Asia models are still not the main trend of the fashion industry. I can say that I'm sitting pretty high right now, but breaking into the primary wave is still very difficult." Here, she displays a sense of prospect.

These kinds of philosophies are inspired by her friends. "Almost all of my friends are older than me, because my mom always advised against playing with people my own age since I was little. You can always learn many things from being with older people. When people discuss things around me, I'm either very quiet or I'll burst out with some strange philosophy unexpectedly."

Her introverted personality seem to differ greatly from many in the competitive industry that is modeling. Even when she was competing in Xing Si Lu, people pointed out this to her. But ultimately, Du Juan is confident in herself. "Why does everyone have to come from the same mold? I love my personal self. Compared to foreign models, I really can't be as outgoing and open as they are, or even as sexy. So the innocence and restraint I convey are unique qualities. When you work with famous photographers, they only need to go through one experience to understand your qualities and your potential."

She used her personal methods to become the darling of major photographers, but through her long periods of lonely times, she still considers Shanghai to be her homeland. She understands that modeling is not a lasting career, but she has already planned for the future. "My modeling experience will probably last two, three years, five years at most. When I retire, I want to open a coffeeshop in Shanghai, and bask in the glory of the afternoon sun everyday as I read or converse with people. Entering the entertainment industry? Probably not. I'm too tall, and it'd be hard to find partners in acting. The most important point is that my personality really doesn't suit that career -- there, you need to be more proactive in order to find opportunities."

 

[bluedolphin]

thanks Faith ,you are best always~~

 

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She laughs. "A lot of people have asked me the same question. This name really was given to me by my mother. She told me when I was little that one day, she was walking in the park and saw a du juan bird (A cuckoo) following her. Soon after she had me, and thus my name was born."

very beautiful story~

 

[Moofins]

That interview made me adore her more. <3

 

[pealike]

i think she is quite mediocre-looking to me, i hate reading vogue china, that moronic editor angelica is bragging about how famous du is in the world every issue. i think DU is just lucky that vogue china helps her a lot, it is not about any of her quality, it is about it is time to have a China model in the world. Nevertheless, as a chinese, i am proud of what she has achieved.

 

[mlsnts]

Thanks for all the translation!

I love the pic in #1421..

 

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i found du's new pics!!!

http://blog.sina.com.cn/u/497236cc010004z7

 

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great news~~~du juan will be in taiwan vogue cover~~~

http://blog.sina.com.cn/u/48d96870010004y1

 

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http://album.sina.com.cn/pic/497236cc0200074r

LV japan pics\

 

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David Bowie 's China Girl i hate the song very much ,but like this name~~

for du

I could escape this feeling with my China Girl
I feel a wreck without my little China Girl
I hear her heart beating loud as thunder
Saw they stars crashing
I'm a mess without my little China Girl
Wake up mornings where's my little China Girl
I hear her heart's beating loud as thunder
Saw they stars crashing down
I feel a-tragic like I'm Marlon Brando
When I look at my China Girl
I could pretend that nothing really meant too much
When I look at my China Girl
I stumble into town just like a sacred cow
Visions of swastikas in my head
Plans for everyone
It's in the whites of my eyes
My little China Girl
You shouldn't mess with me
I'll ruin everything you are
I'll give you television
I'll give you eyes of blue
I'll give you men who want to rule the world
And when I get excited
My little China Girl says
Oh baby just you shut your mouth
She says ... sh-sh-shhh