MAO
Mao, 22, is a fashion student living in Paris. Born and raised in China, she is proud of her family and her identity and believes the coolest thing a person can do is accept and love themselves.
What’s your idea of fun?
Singing and dancing is pure happiness to me! I also love reading poems that touch my heart and soul. And I love playing with a camera. My job is a form of art that makes me happy – I find it beautiful to connect with people's feelings and energies. We had so much fun shooting the FENTY collection, the team is full of good vibes!
What’s the next coolest thing that we should all get in on?
Being cool is about accepting and loving yourself. When you have self-confidence, you instantly look cool. If you’re proud of who you are and you do things with passion, then you look cool! I very much admire [FENTY CEO and Artistic Director] Rihanna – she is beyond cool. A successful singer, actor, writer, designer, speaker, businesswoman, she is an example for every woman. A self-made woman and a cool girl – that's the spirit to follow.