On 15/9, Rayli magazine featured Gulnazar in its September issue. The actress was chosen as the cover model for the 30th-anniversary edition of the renowned Chinese fashion and beauty magazine. She wore a red crocheted cut-out top from Huynh Thanh Tho's Badbiss Fall 2024 collection.

Actress Gulnazar wears Huynh Thanh Tho's design in Rayli magazine. Photo: Rayli

Actress Gulnazar wears Huynh Thanh Tho's design in Rayli magazine. Photo: Rayli

The top is crafted from high-quality cotton-blend yarn. The hem is hand-crocheted and adorned with tassels interspersed with beads and crystals. Compared to the original design, Gulnazar's version was modified for more coverage, creating a moderately sensual look. She paired the top with brown lace lingerie and patterned flared pants.

The designer said the top took one crocheter and three embellishment specialists 120 hours to complete. "The magazine's stylist contacted my studio in Shanghai directly to select and fit outfits for Gulnazar in June," Huynh Thanh Tho said.

The original garment (right) features more cut-outs than the design Gulnazar chose. Photo: Rayli, courtesy of the designer

The original garment (right) features more cut-outs than the design Gulnazar chose. Photo: Rayli, courtesy of the designer

Gulnazar, 33, is a well-known Xinjiang actress in the Chinese entertainment industry. Her credits include "Fighter of the Destiny," "God of War, Zhao Yun," "Xuan-Yuan Sword: Scar of Sky," "Police Story 2013," "The Glory of Tang Dynasty," "Twelve Legends," "Dynasty Warriors," and "The Myth 2." From a young age, she studied dance at the Xinjiang Arts Institute. She is a sought-after model, representing numerous fashion brands, appearing in Vogue, Elle, Harper’s Bazaar, and Marie Claire, and attending international fashion weeks.

Behind the scenes with Gulnazar during her fashion shoot for Rayli magazine. Video: Rayli

Huynh Thanh Tho, 26, lives and works in Ho Chi Minh City. She was the valedictorian of the Class of 2022 in Fashion Design and the salutatorian of the Class of 2025 (Master's program) in Applied Arts at Van Lang University. She established her own brand in 2020, focusing on unconventional and free-spirited designs. Many celebrities, both local and international, have worn her creations, including Chi Pu, Chau Bui, Quynh Anh Shyn, Ngoc Trinh, Hoang Yen Chibi, Diep Lam Anh, Ngu Thu Han, Chuc Tu Dan, and Li Jia Qi.

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