Esquire China The boys second skin 2026

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This striking portrait features a male model styled with a prominent multi-strand pearl choker necklace, captured for Esquire China as part of The boys second skin project. Photographed by Xiuyu Chang with styling by Wei Mao, the black-and-white image focuses intimately on the subject's face and upper shoulder. The composition employs high-key lighting against a minimal seamless background, highlighting the textures of the pearl jewelry and skin. The dramatic framing and stark monochrome palette emphasize the sculptural quality of the subject and accessories.