Doctor and Influencer Qin Huilan, 70, Makes Runway Debut at Miu Miu Show: 'Never Give Up on Your Dreams'

Mar. 15, 2025

Qin Huilan at Miu Miu show.Photo:Victor VIRGILE/Gamma-Rapho via Getty (2)

Victor VIRGILE/Gamma-Rapho via Getty (2)

One influencer just made her runway debut atParis Fashion Week!

Dr. Qin Huilan just walked theMiu MiuFall/Winter 2024 fashion show on Tuesday. The 70-year-old wore a long gray coat with silver embellishments, a pair of oversize metallic gloves, a black scarf, a small brown leather bag and a pair of pointy-toe Mary Janes.

Qin Huilan walking the Miu Miu runway.Victor VIRGILE/Gamma-Rapho via Getty

Victor VIRGILE/Gamma-Rapho via Getty

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Huilan had plenty of eyes on her while she walked the runway, as the fashion house had a stacked front row that included Joey King, Camille Row, Sydney Sweeney and Ava DuVernay. But she walked like a pro and brought her love of the house to the forefront.

Huilan also thanked “all the team members for giving her “the opportunity to challenge herself,” along with “every stranger in Paris who smiled… and cheered” her on.

The Shanghai doctor then explained how the process developed after the initial communication.

“I managed to tackle the preparation work challenge in an intense schedule, using Google Translate to overcome the language barrier,” wrote Huilan. “I took action to prove that age is not a problem!”

She also took this opportunity to inspire others and “encourage everyone who is confused at a certain point, never give up on your dreams!”

“Before the age of 70, I only cared about my patients as a doctor,” she confessed. “Who would have thought that at the age of 70, I would be standing here on the runway today?”

“Come on! Look! This is Paris! Look! This is miumiu’s runway! Look! This is 70-year-old Qin,” concluded the doctor.

source: people.com