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BrandEsquire China
ProjectColor field play
Black and white profile portrait of a Black man wearing a textured white fringe hat against a dark studio background.

Esquire China Color field play 2026

Associated creatives

Xiuyu Chang
Xiuyu ChangPhotographer
Wei Mao
Wei MaoFashion Editor/Stylist
Grigorii Kopa
Grigorii KopaCasting Director
Khalil Bayo
Khalil BayoModel

Tags

black man in white fringe hatblack man profile portraitblack manprofile portraitwhite fringe hatwhite raffia hattextured bucket hatkhalil bayo

Description

A striking black-and-white editorial portrait captures model Khalil Bayo in sharp side profile for Esquire China's Color Field Play project, shot by photographer Xiuyu Chang and styled by Wei Mao. The subject appears bare-shouldered against a muted studio backdrop, drawing focus to an avant-garde white headpiece layered with dense, fringed raffia fibers. Intricate bead or crystal embellishments accent the upper eyelid and lash line, catching directional light that gently contours the face and neck. The high-contrast monochrome treatment emphasizes the interplay of raw tactile textures and clean, sculptural silhouette lines.

Style

Editorial, Vertical, Monochrome, Minimalist

Techniques

Low-key / chiaroscuro

Industries

Magazines

Color

Pure White (80%)

Background

Black Seamless

Context

Editorial