Lights. Camera. Action.
Inspired by the 1982 film Victor Victoria, this photoshoot explores a woman playing a man, not as disguise, but as declaration. A study in control. In elegance held just slightly out of reach. Theatre as a space where identity does not settle.
Clothing becomes language here. A tailored black suit cut with intention. A white shirt worn loose, almost careless. Red heels breaking the silence. A rose held, bitten, offered, reclaimed. Every look shifts the conversation.
Jing Su moves between roles without asking permission. One moment reserved and precise. The next playful, almost teasing. Then still again. Watching her feels less like acting and more like truth revealing itself in fragments.
Gesture carries weight. Hands at the collar. A rose pressed to the lips. A laugh that breaks the pose entirely. Fashion leads, but presence finishes the sentence.
We wanted the images to live in contrast. Dark against light. Structure against softness. Masculine codes meeting feminine intuition. Not to blur identity, but to refuse the need for a single definition. This is not imitation. It is interpretation.
The wardrobe comes from the Kisau Clothing Collection. Pieces designed to move easily between silhouettes and moods. Tailoring that does not demand one way of being. Paired with pearls, heels, and bare skin, the clothing becomes less about gender and more about agency.
This shoot is about self definition. About using fashion as expression rather than costume. About understanding that performance does not hide who we are. It often reveals it.
Including movement driven poses, theatrical gestures, and fashion that shifts meaning with every frame, this editorial sits at the intersection of fashion photography, identity, and storytelling. A reminder that style is not fixed. It evolves with confidence, curiosity, and courage.
Photoshoot Credits
- Model: Jing Su
- Wardrobe: Kisau Clothing Collection
- Photographer: Paul Tocatlian
Interview with Jing Su
What made you start modeling?
In my family, my grandfather owned several garment factories, and when I was young, many of my clothes were designed and made by my mother. I loved wearing them and showing them to others. My first photoshoot as a model was when I was two years old. Since then, I have always loved being on stage and walking the runway for different brands. I also work as a TV presenter, so modeling feels very natural to me. I enjoy being in front of the camera, hosting brand and designer events, and learning the full story behind each project. Modeling has taught me discipline and how to take care of my body and myself.
What do you love doing when you are not modeling?
I enjoy traveling, watching movies, playing sports, and visiting art exhibitions. These things help me relax and stay inspired.
What helps you relax and be yourself during a photoshoot?
Before a shoot, I prepare carefully. I get a massage, exercise, and follow my own routine so I feel confident and ready. During the shoot, I like to talk with the photographer and keep the atmosphere relaxed. I try not to think too much about the camera. I focus on my feelings and my inner state so my expressions feel natural and real.
What makes a photoshoot feel fun or meaningful to you?
Photography is a way for the photographer to express ideas and emotions. As a model, my role is to bring another layer of life to those ideas. When everyone works together with trust and respect, the process becomes interesting and challenging. That kind of teamwork makes a photoshoot meaningful to me.
What moment from the Victor Victoria shoot stands out the most?
There was a moment when I was Victor, holding the pipe. Suddenly I felt that Victoria’s strength was partly a mask. Women do not need protection, but life asks us to be independent and strong, even when we are afraid of being hurt. That feeling stayed with me after the shoot.
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