Asian male model wearing a white sleeveless turtleneck top and white trousers against a light background

Man wearing a grey sweater with ruffled collar holding a black leather bag against a plain white background

Asian male model wearing yellow sweater and black pants seated on a glass bench against a grey studio wall for Esquire China

Model wearing a double-breasted brown suit and tie against a plain white studio background.

Close-up portrait of a male model wearing a furry collar jacket and pearl necklace against a plain white background

Asian man wearing a brown turtleneck and layered necklaces with a fur wrap for Esquire China

Close-up portrait of a male model wearing a pearl choker necklace against a light background for Esquire China

Model standing on a folding chair wearing a button-up shirt, patterned tie, and trousers against a white background

Model seated on a chair wearing a grey oversized suit and blue scarf against a white background

Asian male model seated on a chair wearing a dark vest and trousers against a white studio background.

Esquire China The boys second skin 2026

About

The boys second skin is a fashion editorial produced for Esquire China. The series centers on contemporary menswear, emphasizing tailored silhouettes, layered textures, and deliberate accessorizing through a minimalist studio lens. Photographer Xiuyu Chang and fashion editor Wei Mao lean into a clean aesthetic, utilizing consistent, direct lighting to highlight the intricate details of knitwear, fur wraps, and structured tailoring. Models Li Cheng Yuan and Richard Grundins feature across the series, which shifts between vibrant color palettes and stark monochrome portraiture. The project incorporates editorial, clean, and minimalist techniques to focus on the sculptural quality of the garments. The result is a series of composed, vertical-frame portraits that emphasize texture and modern styling choices.