East Asian woman in a red jacket holding an oversized woven straw tote bag filled with flowers and a red leather mini bag on white background.

Figure obscured behind a sheer translucent white curtain wearing a two-tone dress and dark tights in a bright minimalist setting.

A woman reclining on a modern chrome frame chair wearing a white outfit, dark arm warmers, and yellow sandals against a white background.

Black and white portrait of an East Asian woman wearing a strapless ribbed top, seated and looking off-camera against a studio backdrop.

Woman in a black and cream bow mini dress and sheer tights standing amidst white sheer curtains.

Woman wearing a beige belted trench coat and pearl necklace against a light grey background for Esquire China

Young woman in a yellow top posing on a textured yellow surface against a plain white background for Esquire China

An East Asian woman crouching in a spliced leather and denim jacket, floral pink trousers, and brown boots holding flower petals.

Close-up portrait of an East Asian woman wearing a white floral earring and white shirt against a plain background.

A woman wearing a denim jacket and pink patterned pants sits on the floor against a white wall with scattered pink petals.

Esquire China Summer afternoon 2025

About

Esquire China presents Summer afternoon, an editorial fashion series that explores a contemporary aesthetic through a sequence of portraits. The collection emphasizes clean lines and minimal studio setups, balancing structured tailoring with soft, organic details like scattered flower petals and sheer fabric treatments. Photographer Mia Song anchors the project, utilizing a blend of high-key lighting and natural light to define the textures of the apparel, ranging from leather and denim to delicate knitwear. The imagery leans into a minimalist editorial style, favoring an understated approach that brings focus to the interplay between the subjects and their surroundings.