To celebrate the screen icon’s birthday, we look back at the most stunning costumes she wore in film
In celebration of Maggie Cheung’s 58th birthday on September 20, we look back at her most beautiful and memorable looks on screen throughout her decades-long film career.
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1. Irma Vep (1996)
The 1996 French comedy-drama Irma Vep, which inspired the 2022 HBO series of the same name, saw Cheung play a fictionalised version of herself. In the film, Cheung is cast to portray a burglar in a remake of the classic French silent film Les Vampires.
The film famously depicted Cheung in a tight black latex catsuit and blood-red lipstick, marking a stark contrast against her pale complexion. The costume was reportedly sourced in a sex shop—and decades after the film’s release, this look is still a memorable one for cinematic fans. Alicia Vikander, who plays the lead in the HBO series, wore a similar costume in the show in tribute to Cheung’s look.