Meet Christina Chung, the Hong Kong model nearing 60 who made waves at a Chanel show

Jan 29 , 2026

Model Christina Chung recently walked for Chanel at the house’s haute couture show in Paris. Photo: @christina__chung/Instagram

The mum-of-7 – who just starred in Matthieu Blazy’s show – was born to Chiu Chow parents and got into modelling in her 50s

Paris Haute Couture Week opened on January 26, with fashion’s biggest houses unveiling their spring/summer 2026 collections. All eyes were on Matthieu Blazy’s Chanel haute couture debut – and the French-Belgian designer delivered.

Fashion insiders were excited to see what Matthieu Blazy would bring to the table. Photo: AFP

The show, held at the Grand Palais, was attended by an A-lister crowd, including Nicole Kidman, Dua Lipa and A$AP Rocky, who were treated to a mesmerising runway of fluid silhouettes, romantic hues and meticulous craftsmanship inspired by avian freedom.

Model Bhavitha Mandava presents a creation by designer Matthieu Blazy at Chanel’s haute couture show. Photo: Reuters

“I was interested in birds, because they are free, because they travel, because they come from every place. I thought it was a beautiful metaphor for women today,” the Chanel creative director said, per Vogue Business.

There were plenty of pink hues at the show. Photo: AFP

True to the ethos of his collection, Blazy had a diverse line-up of models showcasing his looks. This included Alex Consani and Bhavitha Mandava, as well as senior models like Stephanie Cavalli, 49, and Laura Ponte, 52. However, it was almost 60-year-old Christina Chung who turned heads.

So, who is Christina Chung?

What’s Christina Chung’s background?

Model Christina Chung has Hong Kong roots. Photo: Abdela M

Meet Christina Chung, the Hong Kong model nearing 60 who made waves at a Chanel show

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.css-1mniedq{color:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-size:inherit;font-family:inherit;line-height:inherit;}What’s Christina Chung’s background?

The mum-of-7 – who just starred in Matthieu Blazy’s show – was born to Chiu Chow parents and got into modelling in her 50s

What’s Christina Chung’s background?