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Recently, Deng Wenjie appeared in an extravagant haute couture outfit, intending to steal the spotlight at the event. However, sharp-eyed netizens quickly spotted that her outfit was identical to Yang Mi's, turning it into a major embarrassment!
The same dress looked worlds apart on both women – one appearing tacky and greasy, while the other looked radiant and stunning.
Both women have incredibly strong stage presence, so why was there such a huge difference?
On May 5th, the Met Gala red carpet ceremony took place in New York City. This time, Deng Wenjie appeared alongside her eldest daughter, Grace, both wearing Thom Browne haute couture gowns, becoming the center of attention for everyone present.
Deng Wenjie chose a Victorian-style suit set with a stand-up collar design and a form-fitting cut, which indeed highlighted her good figure. The exquisite sequins and beadwork embellishments added plenty of luxury to the outfit.
It is understood that the starting price for a single piece from Thom Browne's previous haute couture collections ranges from $30,000 to $100,000 USD. Dresses with complex craftsmanship or rare materials could exceed $200,000 USD.
This outfit’s craftsmanship is undoubtedly intricate, and its price is certainly not cheap. At the very least, it is estimated to cost around $200,000 USD, which converts to approximately 1.4 million RMB. It’s really luxurious!
In addition, she wore a matching yellow crown on her head, giving her an overall look of opulence, perfectly fitting her image as a wealthy woman.
However, her entire outfit didn’t look particularly good. At first glance, it seemed like she was some Thai queen attending an event, which was quite eye-catching but not in a good way. It failed to showcase the elegance that the haute couture should have expressed.
Her makeup was also overly heavy, clearly not suitable for her, making her original features lose their harmony. Her nasolabial folds were especially noticeable, giving her an older appearance.
What’s even more bizarre is that she wore a pair of white short boots with a row of studs on the soles, and without heels. This suspended design was quite “eye-catching” on the red carpet.
As expected, her outfit received a lot of criticism from netizens: “Hard to rate, looks like Rebecca Wong dressed up in old Cantonese opera costumes” and “Has a Middle Eastern tycoon and Qing Dynasty noblewoman hybrid vibe.”
Although Deng Wenjie’s outfit was somewhat of a disaster, her daughter’s style was completely different.
Grace, her eldest daughter, opted for a milk-white suit set, which was relatively simple in design. However, her body proportions were exceptional. Wearing this outfit made her appear very sexy and fit the Western definition of a good figure: curvy.
Moreover, mother and daughter matched their short boots, which were rather distinctive. One can’t help but wonder if they found walking in them tiring, as walking on tiptoes isn’t easy.
Careful netizens dug up information revealing that Deng Wenjie’s gown was last year’s model and had a match with a Chinese mainland actress.
There’s a saying: “Colliding styles are not scary; who looks worse is the real embarrassment.” After seeing how the actress wore it, we realized it wasn’t the problem with the dress!
Last year, Yang Mi wore the same dress during her birthday celebration. Her figure was unparalleled, with her slender waist and long legs, fully showcasing the advantages of the dress.
The dress was tailored to fit her perfectly, emphasizing her excellent figure, both feminine and fashionable. As soon as she put it on, she stunned everyone present.
She didn’t go for heavy makeup either, choosing instead a delicate look that suited her features. Her big wavy hair was casually draped over her shoulders, adding a touch of sensuality. Though she didn’t wear any expensive jewelry, she still drew attention.
Compared to Deng Wenjie’s “disaster,” Yang Mi’s outfit was almost divine. It just goes to show that fashion sense truly is “like crossing a mountain range.”?
Even though Deng Wenjie’s sense of style is average, her reputation as a strict mother is well-known. And her purpose for bringing her daughter to the red carpet this time wasn’t simple either.
In 2024, a financial sector message went viral online: Deng Wenjie’s two daughters, Grace and Chloe, were simultaneously selected for Goldman Sachs’ 2024 internship program.
When the news broke, netizens were immediately buzzing. Goldman Sachs is a highly influential financial institution in the U.S., with intern selection being extremely competitive, boasting an acceptance rate of less than 1.5%. Moreover, neither sister’s major was related to finance.
So, what made them eligible for the selection? Were they genuinely qualified, or was it due to "monetary power" and connections behind the scenes?
Firstly, let’s talk about the backgrounds of these two young ladies. Grace was born in 2001, and Chloe in 2003. They are the daughters of Rupert Murdoch, a media tycoon worth $18.5 billion USD, whose every move resonates across the global media industry.
Their mother, Deng Wenjie, is a legendary figure herself. Starting from an ordinary family in Xuzhou, Jiangsu, she worked her way up to the highest echelons of international society. Her story alone would make several bestsellers.
In short, these two sisters were born with silver spoons in their mouths. From childhood, they traveled by private jets, lived in luxurious villas, and stood at heights unreachable to most people after a lifetime of effort. For them, wealth freedom was a given.
However, Deng Wenjie didn’t want her daughters to be mere decorative rich kids. In educating her daughters, she was a tiger mom par excellence.
Since they were young, Deng Wenjie began bilingual English and Chinese teaching at home, covering walls with Chinese character cards. She even sent her daughters to Chinese summer camps almost every year to ensure they retained their native language and gained a deep understanding of Chinese traditional culture.?
When it was time for school, Deng Wenjie carefully selected a private school with a rigorous academic atmosphere.
Deng Wenjie didn’t send her daughters to prestigious schools just for the sake of getting good degrees. Thus, she had very high academic expectations for her daughters.
Due to this, both daughters were admitted to top universities during college. The eldest daughter attended Yale University, and the younger one enrolled in Stanford University.
In addition, she involved her daughters in high society circles from a young age, attending fashion events.
Early on, their fashion sense was poor, quite eye-catching in a bad way. Later, they may have been guided by professionals, resulting in a sudden change in style, and their sense of fashion improved significantly, never again showing those bizarre outfits.
In recent years, Deng Wenjie has occasionally taken her daughters to red carpets. A few months ago, she even appeared with her eldest daughter wearing similar “parent-child” gowns.
This naturally raises suspicions: Is she paving the way for her children’s future?
You must know that the combined wealth of Deng Wenjie and her two daughters amounts to $4 billion USD. As long as they don’t get involved in anything untoward, they’ll never run out of money.
From this, we can see that Deng Wenjie has foresight. If her daughters succeed, their wealth can be passed down generation after generation.
Furthermore, a couple of years ago, rumors surfaced that her eldest daughter was dating a boyfriend who was tall and handsome, not only that, but his family background was also very powerful.
His father was revealed to be the White House spokesperson, and his mother was a renowned journalist. His strength speaks for itself.
From the way Deng Wenjie raised her daughters, we can see the painstaking efforts of a mother.
She provided her daughters with top-notch resources and connections while emphasizing the cultivation of their abilities and character, ensuring that they had the birthright of princesses, the academic prowess of scholars, and the grace of socialites.
We believe that in the future, they will shine brightly in their respective fields, bringing us more surprises. Let’s wait and see!
Original article: https://www.toutiao.com/article/7502246259642909224/
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