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Seven millennial brand ambassadors that broke the internet in 2016

Fresher faces are frequently spotted in luxury commercials and at high profile events. With Bulgari appointing rising star Kris Wu as its watch ambassador in China, the trend seems to be unstoppable. Here’s a look at the other young celebrities that are taking the luxury world by storm.

Kris Wu

As a global symbol of Chinese youth, the trendy idol is no stranger to the fashion world. Before being appointed as Bulgari’s ambassador, Wu also collaborated with fashion house Burberry to star in the brand’s campaign and walk the runway.

Kendall Jenner

Kendall Jenner takes to the catwalk during the 2016 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show. Photo: EPA

As one of the most sought-after brand ambassadors globally, Jenner is the face of Estee Lauder’s multimedia campaigns, and Calvin Klein’s #mycalvins campaign.

Lily-Rose Depp

Chanel ambassador Lily Rose Depp

Depp is not only famous for having a celebrity father, but also for her charisma. The best evidence is her long history with Chanel. The celebrity offspring as well as fashion muse is the new face of the house’s new scent and the campaign she has recently landed.

Willow Smith

Willow Smith attends the presentation of Chanel’s Fall/Winter 2016/17 Ready to Wear Collection during Paris Fashion Week in 2016. Photo: EPA

Smith is another famous teen chosen by Chanel. As the house’s latest ambassador, the 15-year-old follows in Depp’s footsteps, starring in a new Chanel eyewear campaign.

Jaden Smith

This handout image shows Jaden Smith, far right, with Sarah Brannon, Rianne Van Rompaey and Jean Campbell in Louis Vuitton’s spring/summer 2016 campaign. Photograph: Bruce Weber/Luis Vuitton 06JAN16 [11JANUARY2016 STYLE CHECK]

Willow’s gender-bending brother is also a brand ambassador. Jaden was chosen to be the face of the Louis Vuitton Spring Summer 2016 womenswear collection. Both siblings were recipients of The Fashion Awards’ New Fashion Icons prize this year.

Gigi Hadid

Gigi Hadid flies out of Heathrow Airport to New York after attending the British Fashion Awards. Photo: Splash News

The big-time supermodel takes her career one step further by taking on the role of brand ambassador for Tommy Hilfiger womenswear, which included the launch of her first capsule collection.

Bella Hadid

Gigi Hadid and Bella Hadid pose backstage before the Tommy Hilfiger Spring/Summer 2016 collection presentation at New York Fashion Week in 2015. Photo: Reuters

Bella might have a lot in common with Gigi, but becoming Dior’s make-up ambassador has given her status in her own right.

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Luxury brands are turning to millennial influencers like Kris Wu Global, Kendall Jenner, Lily Rose Melody Depp, Willow Smith, Jaden Smith, Gigi Hadid and Bella Hadid