Actress Zhou Xun takes “time out”
Do actresses share an affinity for magazines? First there was Xu Jinglei who launched a webzine. She was followed by Zhao Wei with a similar publication. And now, Zhou Xun has become the editor of a magazine.
Thirty-one-year-old Zhou is the cover girl and guest editor for the latest issue of all three China-published editions of Time Out, a London-based urban entertainment magazine, Web news portal Sina.com.cn reports.
Each magazine, Time Out Beijing, Time Out Shanghai and the expat-favorite Time Out English, features stories and city guides on green living, which are highlighted by a proposal written by Zhou Xun calling for environmental protection.
“How to let more people know there is no such thing as ‘none of my business’?” Zhou Xun wrote in the proposal for Time Out Beijing. “Your awareness adds to the whole anti-global warming endeavor.”
Zhou Xun has taken on many roles at the magazine: “Topical discussions, interviews, proofing, editing. I was involved in each part of the process,” the actress says.
Time Out invited Zhou Xun on board because the green-living theme of its latest issue coincided with the actress’ newly-appointed UNDP role, according to the magazine’s Chinese editor-in-chief Li Duoyu.
Last month, Zhou Xun became a goodwill ambassador for the United Nations Development Programme, for her ability to raise environmental awareness around China.
What They Wore: 2012 Sundance
As anyone from a cold climate will tell you, looking stylish and staying warm is a classic sartorial pickle. That’s why every year when the Sundance Film Festival rolls around, we eagerly anticipate seeing what Hollywood’s indie set will wear to survive the temps in Park City, Utah. As they’re whisked to and fro from film screenings to gifting suites to posh parties, celebs must make use of clever layering, sturdy shoes, and fashion-forward outerwear. Truth be told, for us Who What Wear editors, the festival not only acquaints us with the hottest independent films of the year, but also chic ways to dress for bone-chilling weather. But don’t take our word for it! Check out stylish thespians like Emma Roberts and Rashida Jones, all of whom pulled off effortless ensembles at Sundance.
Trend Report: Micro Prints
We know what you’re thinking: “Another print trend?” It’s true, dear readers, they just keep on coming! Right when you thought you’d seen it all-from wild animal patterns to eye-popping digital designs-one more fantastic idea comes knocking on your closet door. This time, the motif is subtler, yet equally dazzling, and of microscopic proportions. From little lips to itsy-bitsy stars, petite prints are making a major statement this season, which explains why so many tastemakers-Diane Kruger, Julia Restoin-Roitfeld, and Jessica Stam included-are wearing them, and more importantly, the reason they’re featured in today’s Trend Report!
