Esquire China Local Heroes 2026

About

Shot in black and white by photographer Xiuyu Chang for Esquire China's 'Local Heroes' editorial, a model is captured mid-run across an outdoor pavement. The subject carries a soccer ball in profile, styled in a dark puff-hem garment, headwear, patterned knee-high socks, and low-profile athletic sneakers. Dappled sunlight casts dynamic tree shadows across the grid-tiled wall in the background, creating a high-contrast blend of sportswear and avant-garde fashion styling.