Michelle Yeoh for Balenciaga.Photo:Courtesy Balenciaga
Courtesy Balenciaga
Michelle Yeoh is the new ambassador for Balenciaga!
“I am thrilled to join@balenciagaas their brand ambassador 🖤,” Yeohwrote on Instagramas she posed in a black turtleneck gown, while carrying a matching purse.
In a second black-and-white portrait, theEverything Everywhere All at Oncestar rested her head on her hand as she wore a black blazer jacket and smiled softly at the camera.
Michelle Yeoh for Balenciaga.Courtesy Balenciaga
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“Fashion is a form of art,” Yeoh’scaption read.“It’s not just about a dress but about self-expression, how you feel in the dress, and the values you embody wearing it; it is a way to communicate my work and who I am to the world.@balenciaga🖤”
Yeoh then shared another snap of her wearing the black turtleneck gown,writing, “Wearing Balenciaga makes me value the artistry and craftsmanship behind every piece.”
She added that the brand “embodies a sense of originality and relevance while always remaining true to its heritage as a couture atelier. It is an honor to partner with@balenciaga🖤.”
In March, Yeoh became thefirst Southeast Asian actressto win the award for Best Actress at the Oscars. Speaking to reporters after her win for her role inEverything Everywhere All at Once, Yeoh spoke about the significance of her achievement in showing diversity and representation.
“I Kung Fu’d it out and shattered it, and we need this because there are so many who felt unseen, unheard,” she said at the time.
source: people.com
