Last year, Lu Qing was unpacking some women’s clothing for her fashion outlet business Yuekou when her grandfather, Liu Xianping, came in and started giving her some unsolicited advice about what piece went with what. So she suggested that he try some of the clothes on. Before they knew it, the entrepreneur (also known as Ms. Lv) had him in front of her camera—and on her website, as a model.
The images of Liu Xianping wearing miniskirts, tights, dresses, fur-lined coats, and even long-haired wigs have become an international sensation. According to the New York Daily News, “The foxy grandpa says he’s just happy to help his granddaughter with her business.” Lu has said that her grandfather’s involvement has greatly enhanced her business: “Since the pictures came out, we’ve had a huge number of website visitors, and are selling five times as many clothes as before. . . . Previously, we sometimes sold less than 10 items a day, and were feeling depressed about the business.”
Liu’s sassy attitude, long legs, and slim physique have attracted the attention of other stores, who have inquired about his modeling for them. As he told China Newsweek: “Why unacceptable for someone like me to wear women’s clothes? Modelling for the store is helping my granddaughter and I have nothing to lose.”
Damn right, Gramps.
Liu Xianping in a ‘Gangnam Style’ pose
After the jump, more of Liu Xianping’s modeling poses…..