"A Life in Portraits" The annual photograph of Ye Jinglu (1881-1968) spanning the first 7 decades of China's turbulent 20th century.

 

In a ceremonious personal custom, between 1907 and 1968, Ye Jinglu compiled a chronicle of his personal odyssey from the time of the Qing Dynasty through the Republican Period and extending well into the People's Republic of China. These photos, represent a mode of auto-ethnography that inadvertently also traces social and political changes over time. Ye Jinglu in many ways was a man before his time, expressing through his determined efforts the spirit of contemporary performance art, and a commentator of men’s fashion in China.

Source:

New Museum: 

http://www.newmuseum.org/exhibitions/view/the-keeper

China.org:

http://www.china.org.cn/video/2008-11/12/content_16749620.htm

Bo Associated Press:

http://home.blshe.com/space.php?uid=6598&do=blog&id=674622&page=3

 

 

"Fashion Story in Chaka" lensed by Matthieu Belin for China Life Magazine

Matthieu Belin is a French photographer working and living in China. With the desire to uncover his curiosities, his photography focuses on the interplays of light, time, and contemplation. says the artist, “exploring consciousness through the eye of possibility, I am unendingly fascinated by the mysteries of form and the surprising secrets they can unveil.” 

Source: http://www.matthieubelin.com/

Ben Mao lensed by Yin Chao, for Numéro Homme China

Chinese photographer Ying Chao’s images of Chinese model Ben Mao are startling, stunning and exotic. Through his photography, he wants to express different attitudes of fashion, lifestyle, affection, love, friendship…As a human being, he is sensitive but sincere, simple and direct. As a photographer, he makes each image a memorable experience, skillfully capturing the ambience and integral elements of each live situation. 

Source: http://www.superyinchao.com/#/yinchao

“The Silence of the Sea” lensed by Gilles Bensimon

Gracing the pages of Vogue China’s January 2016 issue, Ming Xi heads to a dreamy outdoors setting for this fashion editorial. Photographer Gilles Bensimon captures the Chinese model in her natural beauty against the backdrop of the silence of the sea. 

Source: http://www.fashiongonerogue.com/ming-xi-natural-beauty-vogue-china/

“Dancing in the Soul” lensed by Daniel Jackson

Dancing in the Soul, Daniel Jackson photographs top Chinese Models Liu Wen, Sui He, and Ming Xi in an emotive and moving editorial alongside ballet dancer Justin Peck for Vogue China. Wearing clothes that look as light as air, Liu, Sui and Ming tap into their inner dancers and move with a sensual and balletic grace.

Source: http://www.fashiongonerogue.com/liu-wen-sui-he-ming-xi-daniel-jackson-vogue-china-may-2012/

“Body in Disorder” by Liu Zhangruipi

Asiatorialist Highlights New Chinese Designer: Liu Zhangruipi

A graduate of both Donghua University and Japan’s Bunka Fashion College, Shanghai-based designer Liu Zhangruiyi's approach is one of constant exploration.
This collection, entitled 'Body in Disorder' was inspired by the concept of a distorted body image; expressed through the combination of broken lines, overlapping sheers, seemingly misplaced details and creative layering.
Zhangruiyi's use of smooth, yet unusual lines in delicate white fabric distort the body with a delicacy and attention to detail that play with the idea of illusion with grace.

Source: 

http://taotales.com/BODY-IN-DISORDER

Huishan Zhang

Asiatorialist Highlights New Chinese Designer: Huishan Zhang

As a Chinese-born, London based designer, Huishan has mapped out his signature style, finding inspiration and direction thorough his national identity. Creating a luxurious brand where Easter heritage meets Western influences, his collections create a romantic and sophisticated philosophy with timeless feminine details and design sensibility.

Source:

Huishan Zhang

http://www.huishanzhang.com/

http://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-watches/article/1356866/winning-designer-huishan-zhang-adds-esteem-made-china

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/luxury/womens-style/17880/the-finest-of-china-huishan-zhang.html

http://www.brownsfashion.com/blog/5104/

Manus x Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology.

Preview: The Costume Institute's spring 2016 exhibition, curator Andrew Bolton will explore how fashion designers are reconciling the handmade and the machine-made in the creation of haute couture and avant-garde ready-to-wear. 

Source:

Metropolitan Museum of Art

http://www.metmuseum.org/exhibitions/listings/2016/manus-x-machina#

”Full Moon Story” lensed by Kim Kyoung Soo for Vogue Korea

A pictorial celebration artistically captured by Kim Kyoung Soo to re-actualize the traditional Korean Costume known as the “Hanbok.” An elegantly staged breath of visual poetry, filled with a softness that emanates and astonishes. The imaginative compositions instantaneously put the viewer in a contemplative state of mind. 

"During the National traditional festivities called 'Chuseok', many Korean people used to wear the hanbok. I wanted to show this typical ambiance with both a lyric and modern touch. I wanted a neutral stage; only shadows and reflections mattered to me: Colours, faces and models were enhanced by cold and light tones creating an almost surreal feeling." - Kim Kyoung Soo

Source:

Vogue Korea

http://www.all-about-photo.com/photographer.php?name=kim-kyung-soo&id=460

Tokujin Yoshioka Creates Transparent Mannequins for Issey Miyake Exhibition

Japanese designer Tokujin Yoshioka has created an installation of see-through bodies as part of a major exhibition of work by fashion designer Issey Miyake. Yoshioka's cEach mannequin is made from 365 layers of laser-cut acrylic plastic, stacked up in horizontal and vertical layers to from the shape of a woman's body. "A simple piece of cloth is transformed into a beautiful form as it is worn by human body, which one could not even imagine the original form." said Yoshioka of his former mentor's designs.

Source: Dezeen Magazine

http://www.dezeen.com/2016/03/15/tokujin-yoshioka-transparent-mannequins-issey-miyake-exhibition-national-art-center-tokyo/

 

Issey Miyake Exhibition at National Art Center in Tokyo

Forty-five years of innovative fashion and design by Issey Miyake are on display, promising an "unprecedented" insight into the fashion designer's career from 1970 to today. Miyake, 77, is best known for his origami-like garments, technological development of textiles and unique approach to fashion. From the brand statement, "Miyake has always explored the relationship between a piece of cloth and the body, and the space that is created as a result, unrestricted by any existing framework… he persistently undertakes research and development to create clothing that combines both innovation and comfort."

Source: dezeen magazine

http://www.dezeen.com/2016/03/16/the-work-of-miyake-issey-exhibition-opens-tokyo/

 

“Forest of Light” installation by Sou Fujimoto

Sou Fujimoto unveils “Forest of Light” installation for COS during Milan Salone del Mobile 2016

Japanese architect Sou Fujimoto has used spotlights, mirrors and specially composed sounds to create “Forest of Light”. The installation explores the concepts of interaction and perspective and is hosted within the cinema arts building dating back to the 1930s. using dynamic sound and light, the dark space is illuminated by tall cones that simultaneously interact with visitors’ movements.

The architect – known for his his gridded and latticed architectural structures – chose not to include any physical objects, and instead opted to use "only light" due to the short time period for the installation."The reason why we finally didn't use any physical things – only light – is kind of a representation of a really short moment," he said. "It happens there, and then it's gone without anything left."

Source: 

Dezeen.com

http://www.dezeen.com/2016/04/12/video-sou-fujimoto-forest-of-light-for-cos-milan-design-week-2016-movie/

“Silken Reverie” lensed by Alvaro Beamud Cortés

Alvaro Beamud Cortés has two lives that intersect often, such as the stories he tells through his fashion photography and his passion for travel. Alvaro’s eye for detail has enable him to convey beauty, style and a fresh point of view. 

Source: 

Men's Folio

http://mf.inluxe.cn/silken-reverie-dolce-gabbana-fall-2012-loungewear/

Photography: Alvaro Beamud Cortes courtesy of Dolce & Gabbana Fall 2012 Loungewear
Art Direction & Styling: Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana
Models: Fei Wang, Hao Yun Xiang, Jerry Fu, Jae Yoo, Rock (Ji Huanbo) and Zhao Lei

"When The Lights Turn Out" lensed by Txema Yeste

Txema Yeste enters an exotic world of the unknown, to explore the secrets of China. Each image invites a theme of the extreme, portrayed with passion and the art of excess exploded. Designs set forth a decadence of display as sun bleeds through the windows and haute heat burns through the page. His stunning pictures are the combination of high-end technique, a sophisticated imaginary world and a perfectionist eye. 

 

Source: 

Numéro China June/July 2015

Txema Yeste

http://txemayeste.es/

http://txemayeste.es/when-the-lights-turn-out

http://fashioncow.com/2015/06/nastya-sten-by-txema-yeste-for-numero-china-junejuly-2015/

Stylist: Tim Lim

Model: Nastya Sten