Bonnie Chen: More than a model

Quick Q&A

Give us some diet tips, please? 

Many models are naturally skinny, honestly. For me, I'd say eat less carbs, skip dinner for a few days and you may lose some weight. What you eat is very important.

Three must-have items in your purse? 

A notebook – I like to write things down on paper, not on the phone – a power bank and lip balm.

One fashion item you can't live without? 

All kinds of hats – straw hats, cocktail hats, et cetera. My outfit is simple, so a hat makes me look more chic. That's my fashion statement.

How do you survive a long-haul flight?

I always have melatonin with me and I watch a lot of movies. For shorter distances, I buy a book and finish it by the end of the flight.

Do you put on make-up in private? How long does it take you to get ready? 

I don't really know how to put make-up – I want to learn! I only know how to apply foundation; I can't handle the more complicated stuff, so I probably need half an hour to get ready.

Your favourite fashion brand and designer? 

I like Chloé very much. Its founder and I were born on the same day of the same month – not the same year, obviously. For designers, I think Tom Ford is a very charming person, and Marc Jacobs; they are both very persistent and charming.

Your most memorable campaign? 

The Clarins skincare campaign is special to me. We've been working together since 2010. I'm close with the Clarins family. It totally changed my perception about beauty. The shoot was very quick and they put very little make-up on. The final shoot is almost untouched and the feeling is very real. It inspired me to accept the way I am.