Recently, actor Tan Jianci has drawn attention on social media for his week of outfits (OOTD) while starring as the character "Qi Honggang" in the new film Empty Gun. Many netizens marveled that Tan Jianci is practically a "walking clothes hanger," using his superior physique and charisma to give multiple seemingly ordinary old garments a "haute couture" quality.

It is said that the styling for the character "Qi Honggang" in the film mostly uses 1990s-style suits, polo shirts, work jackets, striped shirts, and checked shirts. These garments have simple cuts and somewhat outdated designs, with some even called "old man shirts" or "market battle gear." However, through his outstanding body proportions and natural aura, Tan Jianci not only gives these old clothes new fashionable vitality, but also interprets a rich Hong Kong-style street atmosphere. This contrast has also sparked discussion: does the "value" of a piece of clothing depend on the garment itself, or on the person wearing it? Some views point out that this echoes the rise of secondhand clothing (resale) and vintage trends in recent years—in the context of sustainable fashion, old clothes can also show unique aesthetics through restyling and an interpretation of "the person and the clothes becoming one."

The film Empty Gun is scheduled to be released on August 19. In the trailer released by the production team, Tan Jianci also demonstrates fluent Cantonese dialogue skills. As the release date approaches, audiences are full of anticipation for his on-screen performance. The heated discussion over his old-clothes styling also indirectly confirms the influence of film and television works on everyday dressing styles, and may offer positive inspiration for secondhand clothing consumption.

Source: Tan Jianci in 'Empty Gun' Plays a Walking Clothes Hanger, Simple Old Clothes Look Haute Couture · Originally published on 2026-08-17