Now, the international brand Armani claimed that they would give up its endorsement deal with Zhang, according to the media.
Zhang Ziyi, as an Armani ambassador, she is the first Chinese lady to get this honor, was featured prominently in the brand’s promotion in China and helped present its ready-to-wear collections, accessories and eyewear.
However, the giant posters featuring Zhang Ziyi for the brand have been removed from chain stores in some cities in china. We learned from the brand’s publicist, he said that the endorsement contract with Zhang Ziyi already expired.
They denied that the recent bad press on Zhang was the reason Arman ended the contract.
According to the Hong Kong media, the publicist says that the brand already finished its campaign of products six months ago and has no plan to invite any other female to endorse this year’s women’s wear. Zhang Ziyi, not only involving in the “fake donations”, there are still some scandals that a rich man gave her tiffany jewelry which was worthy 2 thousand million.
What’s more, in late February that Zhang Ziyi exited “Snow Flower and the Secret Fan,” which she was originally set to star and co-produce, to join the cast of Wong Kar-Wai’s “The Grand Master.” Up to now, the actress keeps silent about rumors surrounding her professional life.