THIS WAS THE YEAR I RETURNED TO CHINA FOR THE FIRST TIME AFTER COVID. WHILE MUCH OF THE WESTERN WORLD HAD ALREADY RETURNED TO NORMAL, CHINA REMAINED UNDER STRICT RESTRICTIONS. IN THIS COLLECTION, I EXPLORED A SENSE OF CONFINEMENT, OPPRESSION, AND HUMILIATION. THE INSPIRATION DRAWS FROM THE EXPERIENCES, APPEARANCE, AND EMOTIONAL STATES OF PEOPLE LIVING THROUGH THAT PERIOD. PHOTOGRAPHER: MARLEEN DANIELS MUA: LAURA NOBEN MODEL: THE COVEN MODELS