Hailed as “the Queen of Canto-Pop,” Faye Wong (born 1969) is not only one of China’s most successful musicians, but one of the country’s most-beloved celebrities. Over the course of her three decade-long career, the singer has forged her own unwaveringly unique brand of Canto-pop, incorporating elements of alternative sub-genres, from dream pop to trip-hop, and, of course, her set of distinctively sweet vocals.
One of the biggest pop stars in the Chinese-speaking world, Wong has also gained followings in Japan and Southeast Asia. In the West she is perhaps best known for starring in Wong Kar-wai’s films Chungking Express (1994) and 2046 (2004). While she has collaborated with international acts such as Cocteau Twins, Wong has recorded only a few songs in English, including “Eyes on Me” (1999), the theme song of the video game Final Fantasy VIII (1999).
Also distinct about Faye is her singular personal style, from her ultra avant-garde stage outfits (which take in directional garments from Vivienne Westwood to the Antwerp Six) to her so-90s-it-hurts off-duty looks. While Faye is known for her unconventional stage style, her off-duty looks are chock full of some of the 1990s most recognizable trends.
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