Vogue Thailand

Mar 2026

Vogue Thailand’s Best of Me series serves as a masterclass in editorial portraiture, deftly oscillating between high-fashion artifice and intimate, human vulnerability. Under the creative vision of fashion editor and stylist Oretta Corbelli, the project leans into a clean, minimalist aesthetic that allows the textures of couture tailoring and raw skin to coexist harmoniously. Photographer Yu Tsai brings an exacting precision to the series, utilizing sharp studio strobe lighting to carve out architectural shadows that emphasize the subjects' features. The imagery captures a narrative of self-care and identity through unconventional beauty tropes, featuring model Hyunjoo Hwang in a variety of transformative states—from the pragmatic application of beauty tools like eye-lift tapes and shaving foam to the more stylized, high-contrast chiaroscuro compositions that define the Self Love Revolution theme. This visual dialogue is elevated by the intricate hair styling of Christian Marc and the deliberate, textural makeup artistry of Fiona Stiles, whose work ensures every close-up remains deeply tactile. By marrying sharp, modern styling with a cinematic sensibility, the collection transcends traditional fashion photography to read as a sophisticated exploration of the modern individual. Whether utilizing natural light or the controlled environment of the studio, the series remains anchored by an editorial focus that balances rigorous composition with the evocative, spontaneous spirit of contemporary beauty culture.

Editorial, Vertical, Vertical

Studio strobe, Studio strobe