Fan Bingbing sparkles as cover girl in Vietnamese designer dress

The megastar was seen wearing a pastel blue gown on the cover for the July issue, which was revealed Wednesday.

Fan Bingbing dazzles in a pastel blue gown created by Vietnamese designer Pham Dang Anh Thu. Photo from Fan's Instagram

According to Pham Dang Anh Thu, the costume designer, the dress was inspired by Fan’s return to the entertainment industry, representing therebirth of a phoenix, and thus the name "Ice Phoenix."

To simulate the visual impression of ice, Thu made use of the fabrics and created a color transition from blue to white. Swarovski crystal beads were attached on the dress, serving as the highlight of the whole outlook.

Fan was also seen donning another pastel pink feather gown in the photoshoot for the same issue, which was made by a Vietnamese fashion brand that specializes in wedding gowns.

The Chinese star has favored Vietnamese designers recently. Her collection of outfits during her appearance at the Cannes Film Festival in May included two designs by Vietnamese designer Chung Thanh Phong.

Fan Bingbing chooses another pastel pink feather gown, which was made by a Vietnamese brand that specializes in wedding dresses. Photo from Fan's Instagram

Fan, 42, was born in the province of Shandong, China. She started her career in the entertainment industry when she was 17, and is known for her achievements as an actress, model, TV producer and singer.

She appeared in Time Magazine’s list of 100 most influential people in 2017. The actress has kept a lower profile since 2018 after being fined over $100 million for tax evasion.

Thu, 35, started her career in the fashion industry as a model. She established her own brand in 2008, which has developed into a fashion house favored by many international and domestic stars. Pop star Ho Ngoc Ha, actress Dilraba Dilmurat, and actress Li Qin are among the celebrities that have donned Thu’s designs.