Elle Men China

Dec 2025

Elle Men China presents 'The era of short drama,' a fashion editorial series that explores contemporary menswear styling through varied studio environments. The project features a series of portraits captured by photographer Xiuyu Chang, with hair styling by Yan Song. The execution balances high-contrast, low-key chiaroscuro lighting against minimalist, clean studio setups to emphasize garment texture and silhouette. Across the collection, the styling leans into monochromatic palettes and layered proportions, ranging from heavy leather outerwear to knitwear paired with formal shirts and ties. The editorial frames the subjects in both static, moody compositions and dynamic, energetic poses, utilizing a mix of vertical and horizontal orientations to document the current intersection of dramatic portraiture and menswear fashion.

Editorial, Vertical

Editorial