英语文摘:Elle Style Awards honor Chinese fashionistas

BEIJING, July 13 (Xinhuanet) -- A glamour-filled ceremony was held Sunday in Shanghai to honor Chinese winners of the Elle Style Awards, also known as the Oscars of the fashion world, Sohu.com reports.

Actress Fan Bingbing was named Elle Female Style Icon of the Year. Accepting her award, the prolific actress told the audience, "I'm on my summer vacation right now. I wish myself a good vacation."

"Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" actor Chang Chen won the title of Male Style Icon of the Year.

Pop singer Li Yuchun, who was named Singer of the Year, entertained the audience with a live performance.

Actress Fan Bingbing (center) accepts the Female Style Icon of the Year award at the Elle Style Awards 2010 in Shanghai on Sunday, July 11, 2010.

Other honorees included TV Actor of the Year Wen Zhang; TV Actress of the Year Hai Qing; Silver Screen Star of the Year Zhang Jingchu; Designer of the Year Anna Sui.

The annual Elle Style Awards are sponsored by the stylish magazine Elle China.