Citizen K International Welcome to Paradise 2025

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Captured by photographer Benoit Auguste for Citizen K International under the project Welcome to Paradise, this vertical fashion editorial features model Marika Ota holding an ornate folding fan. The subject wears intricate lace apparel paired with a dazzling jeweled necklace and statement earrings, styled with dramatic dark hair and sharp features. In the background, a large circular stained-glass window glows with warm tones of yellow, red, and orange, casting vibrant light across the scene. The composition is richly textured and art-directed, conveying a cinematic and opulent visual atmosphere.