BONNIE CHEN

Redress DESIGN AWARD AMBASSADOR SINCE 2014

Bonnie Chen is a famous Chinese supermodel who has commanded the world’s runways and magazines with her unique and modern vision of China. Bonnie is a former Chinese national champion rhythmic gymnast and she is a psychology graduate from The University of Pennsylvania. Her athleticism and intellect are matched by her passion for sustainability in the fashion industry. In addition to being an Redress Design Award Ambassador, Bonnie also founded China’s secondhand clothing charity sale, Star Bunny Love. Bonnie is based between New York, Hong Kong and Beijing.

"I’m extremely excited about the new wave of sustainable fashion designers coming up, particularly in Asia, which Redress is nurturing through the Redress Design Award. These emerging designers are changing their design palettes by adopting more sustainable design practices and by up-cycling textile waste. For me, it’s a breath of fresh air to witness the new creativity and innovation in sustainable design coming from the younger generation. This is why I support the competition, because I want to do what I can to promote and enhance emerging sustainable fashion designers’ careers through raising the profile of their work."