British Vogue Article on Asian Models Can't Tell Them Apart

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An eagle-eyed Racked tipster emails us with this mindblowing shot of "The New Guard," a story in June's issue of British Vogue about the rise of Asian models in luxury and high-end fashion. Unfortunately—and ironically—it looks like the power-that-be over at Vogue House in London can't quite differentiate between Chinese supermodels Liu Wen and Du Juan(because, um, all Chinese people look alike, right?). Under a photo of Liu Wen on the runway at this spring's Derek Lam show, the caption reads: "Du Juan at Derek Lam."

Du Juan, a former ballerina, grew up in Shanghai and was a runner-up in the Ford Supermodel of the World competition. She's appeared in editorials in Allure, Harper's Bazaar, Elle, and international editions of Vogue. Liu Wen is the face of Estee Lauder, hails from the Hunan province, and has appeared in ad campaigns for brands including DKNY Jeans, Gap, and Barneys New York.
· British Vogue [Official Site]