Transform
March 2025
Top by Bad Binch TONGTONG. Skirt by MARRKNULL. Earrings by vintage Monies. Ring by daartemis
Fashion is a language, an attitude, a force and expression that emanates from within, and it is, above all, an unceasing transformation. It reveals to us that beauty is diverse, style is free, and the self is limitless. Whether it’s the designer’s creativity or the wearer’s choice, both breathe new life into this ongoing metamorphosis.
The pursuit of change is also an eternal beauty. It transcends the confines of time and the boundaries of space. This beauty is not only a visual pleasure, but a spiritual resonance. Fashion is not merely an external adornment; it is a profound internal force. It reminds us that each person holds the potential for transformation, and every change is an opportunity to become a better version of oneself.
This theme explores the concept of “transformation.” Every shift in clothing and makeup is an experiment in self-discovery and reinvention. Through the lens, we witness how an individual evolves through changes in their appearance, from the original, pure contours to a newly layered and complex visage.
The visual contrast between the “before” and “after” of transformation presents a redefinition of identity and attitude. Before the lens, the subject navigates multiple versions of themselves—shifting from purity to extravagance, from authenticity to boldness, or from softness to sharpness. Every brushstroke on the skin, every garment added, represents a new possibility for self-expression. In the interplay of light and shadow, we not only witness the external change but also feel a growing force from within.
This is the essence of fashion. It offers us the opportunity to redefine ourselves, to break free from established boundaries, to explore the unknown, and to pursue infinite possibilities.
Fashion is a language, an attitude, a force and expression that emanates from within, and it is, above all, an unceasing transformation
Top by MAISON de SIT.E. Skirt by SHUSHU/TONG. Earrings by vintage Monies. Bracelet by daartemis
Suspender dress by LIWEN LIANG. Prosthetic breast by YVMIN. Hand sleeves by RUIbuilt. Earrings by vintage Monies
Top by MAYALI. Suspender Dress by MAISON SANS TITRE. Earrings by ANNXU. Rings by YVMIN
Fashion is not merely an external adornment; it is a profound internal force
Top by Julia Heuer. Skirt by alwools. Tights by Wolford. High heels by MANOLO BLAHNIK. Earrings by RICOSTRU. Bracelet by GAKI FIBER
Top+Bottoms by J E CAI. Earrings+Bracelet by vintage Monies. Tights by Wolford
Every shift in clothing and makeup is an experiment in self-discovery and reinvention
Top by Bad Binch TONGTONG. Skirt by MARRKNULL. Earrings by vintage Monies. Ring by daartemis
Overcoat by COPERNI. Brooch by BLOTT × YOEYYOU
The visual contrast between the “before” and “after” of transformation presents a redefinition of identity and attitude
Top by MAYALI. Suspender Dress by MAISON SANS TITRE. Earrings by ANNXU. Rings by YVMIN
Top by Courrèges. Skirt by RUIbuilt. Tights by ETRO × Wolford. Earrings by YANXUE. Bracelet by PAJARA PINTA. High heels by EMPTY BEHAVIOR
Credits
Photographer
QIU ZI XUAN
Editor
YOGAMO WANG
TONGTONG RUBY (STUDIO VISUELLE)
Makeup
Stylist
YUWEI WENG
Hair
YUTONG GU (FOCUS), YI FAN XU (SUPERMII)
Models
SONNIE, EUGENIA
Stylist Assistant