Actress Gong Li helps Swiss luxury with Chinese market

Chinese actress Gong Li walks the red carpet for the Met Gala in Manhattan, New York, May 4, 2015. [Photo provided to China Daily]

When Chinese actress Gong Li walked the red carpet for the Met Gala earlier this month as a co-host, her Roberto Cavalli couture gown and dazzling Piaget jewelry made her look like a queen of style.

The diva's public outings have become increasingly rare. But the gala in New York, as well as unrelated events for Swiss luxury watchmaker and jeweler Piaget, seem to be the motivation she needs to meet with her fans.

Just before the Met event, Gong, a Piaget brand ambassador, celebrated the debut of the complete collection of the brand's signature Limelight Gala watches in Beijing.

Inspired by a heritage piece of the 1960s, the collection features watches delicately set with diamonds and gold. The asymmetrical designs are accomplished with smooth curves, showing femininity in a modern light.