'Never Give Up': Influencer, 70, Makes Runway Debut, Walks For Miu Miu At Paris Fashion Week

During the Miu Miu autumn winter 2024 fashion show, the spotlight shone brightly on 70-year-old Qin Huilan, a doctor turned social media style influencer from Shanghai, China, as she gracefully took to the runway.

Wearing a long gray coat adorned with silver embellishments, oversized metallic gloves, a black scarf, a small brown leather bag, and pointy-toe Mary Janes, Dr. Qin Huilan made her runway debut on Tuesday.

?Invited by the fashion house via Instagram

Invited by the fashion house via Instagram direct message, Huilan expressed her gratitude, stating that "it only took a few days" from receiving the private message to receiving the official invitation letter.

Walking among a star-studded front row that included celebrities like Joey King, Camille Row, Sydney Sweeney, and Ava DuVernay, Huilan showcased her love for the house with confidence and poise.

In her Instagram post, Huilan thanked her son for introducing her to the platform and teaching her how to navigate it. She expressed amazement at the global response, with followers from around the world appreciating her outfits and leaving supportive messages.

“I seem to have opened the door to a new world,” declared the influencer.?

Acknowledging the challenges she faced, Huilan shared how she overcame language barriers using Google Translate and tackled the preparation work with determination. She emphasised that age should never be a barrier to pursuing one's dreams.

70-year-old doctor and influencer inspired to "never give up"

Reflecting on her journey, Huilan encouraged others facing uncertainty to persevere, emphasising that she once solely focused on her patients as a doctor before unexpectedly finding herself on the runway at the age of 70.

She also took this opportunity to inspire others and “encourage everyone who is confused at a certain point, never give up on your dreams!”? ?

With Paris as her backdrop and the Miu Miu runway as her stage, Huilan proudly declared, "Look! This is Paris! Look! This is Miu Miu's runway! Look! This is 70-year-old Qin."

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