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No.409 “Angelic Pretty”
Photography by Arianna Angelini
Styling by Ilenia Cirone
Make up by Noemi Auetasc
Model by Ping Ping at 26 Models Milano
We got the idea from the story “Paradise Kiss” written and illustrated by Ai Yazawa, that talks about a young high school girls aspiring to be a model called Yukari that explores universal themes like love, self-discovery, the pursuit of passion and the complexities of relationships through the fashion world.
“Paradise Kiss” is a poignant and visually stunning Manga capable of exploring different actual needs and problems of the modern society but always with a touch of glamour.
We tried to recreate the role of Yukari through our model Ping Ping that finds herself immersed in the vibrant and sometimes tumultuous world of fashion, where creativity and individuality reign supreme.
The main inspiration was definitely the Manga culture.
The term ‘Manga’ literally means ‘whimsical pictures’, how to talk of social issues and fragility with images.
We started from the meaning of the world and we celebrated and reinterpret Japan’s unique creativity and imagination through the female character often depicted sublimated by fantasies and romantic yearnings.
We combined Manga and fashion because they both share a symbiotic relationship with each influencing and inspiring the other in creative ways.
A photographer based in Milan.
Her passion for photography, which has been with her since childhood, materialized in Madrid where through studying and exploring various cultures, she started her career as a fashion photographer.
Since 2021 she has been living and working in Milan, expressing her creativity through campaigns, editorials, and the intimate magic of portrait photography.