Model Thea Almqvist wearing an oversized black leather coat with a silver buckle accent against a grey studio backdrop.

Model Thea Almqvist wearing a collared polo sweater and sculptural pleated wide-leg trousers against a neutral studio backdrop.

Thea Almqvist wearing an oversized grey tailored blazer jacket and high-slit skirt against a minimal studio background.

Model Thea Almqvist wearing an oversized dark olive leather shirt and grey trousers with a fringe accessory against a grey background.

Model facing away with arms raised wearing an oversized grey blazer and long black slit skirt against a white seamless studio backdrop.

Close-up portrait of a model wearing thick translucent amber rectangular sunglasses against a pale background.

Back view of a model wearing an oversized cinched black leather jacket and a grey plaid skirt against a plain studio background.

Model Thea Almqvist sits in a black leather armchair wearing a textured printed coat for W Magazine China.

Model Thea Almqvist reclining in a textured mustard and black robe with cream faux fur cuffs on a black leather armchair.

Model combing wet hair while wearing an olive green leather shirt against a plain light grey studio background.

Close-up portrait of model Thea Almqvist holding a glass of iced water near her lips while wearing a textured knit garment.

W Magazine China Philo-sophy 2025

About

Philo-sophy is a fashion editorial series for W Magazine China, centering on the interaction between architectural garments and minimalist textures. Captured by photographer Zhong Lin, the project leans into clean, studio-based aesthetics to highlight sculptural tailoring and modern proportions. Throughout the editorial, model Thea Almqvist is presented in a series of layered, tactile compositions. The styling, led by Austin Feng, pairs oversized leather pieces and heavy knitwear against a neutral, seamless studio backdrop. These portraits rely on soft, diffused lighting and precise framing to emphasize the natural skin textures and the interplay of monochrome tones. The series features hair styling by Laurent Philippon, who utilizes a wet-look technique, and subtle, natural makeup by Min Kim. Additional contributions to the production include set design by Andrew Lim Clarkson and casting by Alejandra Perez.