Marie Claire China: Characters by Lina

Mar 2025

Characters by Lina for Marie Claire China is a sprawling fashion editorial that experiments with sculptural silhouettes and theatrical portraiture. Photographed by Zhong Lin, the project spans a diverse range of visual languages, transitioning from minimalist studio setups with clean grey backdrops to high-contrast outdoor locations defined by hard light and stark, geometric shadows. The series features model Lina Zhang, whose expressive posing anchors the production's shifting narratives. Austin Feng’s fashion styling introduces a playful, avant-garde sensibility, contrasting structured, wide-brimmed hats and avant-garde lace garments with retro-inspired hotel interiors. The production integrates varied techniques, including tactile paper collage and reflective surface manipulation, to create depth and abstraction within the editorial framework.

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