Liu Wen Wore Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture To The W China Annual Gala 2025

For W China’s Annual Gala, where the theme paid homage to legendary film studios and celebrated the enduring dialogue between cinema and fashion, Liu Wen’s choice of this Yves Saint Laurent Spring 1996 Haute Couture gown was a masterstroke in storytelling through style.

The dress itself, an opulent black silk with sheer lace panelling slip gown embodies a sense of noir glamour that is both seductive and restrained.

On the runway in 1996, it was paired with dramatic pink floral sleeves, emphasizing Haute Couture extravagance. Liu Wen, however, interpreted it with a cinematic sensibility by stripping the florals with her version channelling Old Hollywood allure, heightened by long gloves, a fur stole, and a statement necklace of pink tourmaline, rose quartz.

I love how the styling transforms the look into something that could belong on the silver screen, reminiscent of the femme fatale archetype from classic noir films. The dark lipstick and softly waved hair echo the elegance of actresses who defined an era where every shadow and spotlight was part of the drama.

In this context, the gown becomes more than fashion—it’s a narrative, and tribute all at once. By wearing this archival piece, Liu Wen bridges Haute Couture history with cinema’s timeless visual language in a way that can only be described as breathtaking.

Everyone was so impressive at this event.

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