Designer doctor captivates on catwalk

Wowed by her impressive presence on the runway, fans applauded her inspiring story and the message she delivered, that turning 71 was a new beginning.

"She never gets nervous in front of the camera and is comfortable displaying herself in beautiful outfits. Although there were many people at the show, she enjoyed the spotlight, striding along with confidence," her son Huang says.

"We were overwhelmed by the comments and the likes. We also received emails and messages, including from relatives and friends in Liuzhou."

The trip to Paris was not easy for Qin. She is of Zhuang ethnicity and only speaks the Zhuang language.

The original plan was to have Huang travel to Paris with his mother, but he was unable to do so, as his visa got delayed.

"I was so worried about her. She cannot speak English and can only communicate through translation apps. Because of the time difference, I almost didn't sleep and I helped her to deal with some emergencies," Huang says, adding that his mother didn't know how to order food on her first day in Paris because she couldn't speak English and that she also got lost in her hotel.

Qin managed to tackle the challenge of preparations despite the intense schedule by using a translation app to overcome the language barrier. She is proud that she took action to prove that age is not a barrier.

"I want to encourage everyone who is confused at a certain point in life, to never give up on your dreams. Before I turned 70, I was focused on caring for my patients as a doctor. Who would have thought that at 70 I would be standing here on the runway today?"