Cosmopolitan China: Shape of Architecture

Jun 2025

Shape of Architecture is an extensive fashion editorial series for Cosmopolitan China that explores the intersection of sculptural apparel and avant-garde beauty. The project highlights a series of striking, high-contrast silhouettes, ranging from oversized quilted outerwear and floral-encapsulated bodices to minimalist, structured leather pieces. Photographer Jialing Hu captures these graphic forms through a lens of precision, utilizing clean studio lighting and neutral backdrops to emphasize the tactile qualities of the garments. The styling is anchored by dramatic, avant-garde hair by MingHu Zhang and precise makeup artistry by Yooyo Keong Ming, featuring everything from graphic eyeliner to bold, spiky textures that mirror the architectural theme. Casting for the project was led by Grigorii Kopa, featuring models Ying Ouyang and Zavi. The work maintains a consistent editorial aesthetic through its use of vertical compositions, clean backgrounds, and a focus on textile detail.

Editorial, Vertical, Clean

White Seamless

Editorial