He Cong in 'New Dawn Ahead' Fashion Storyby Nick Yang for Marie Claire China

He Cong in 'New Dawn Ahead' Six Covers for Marie Claire China by Nick Yang AOC Fashion

In this massive fashion story with six covers, supermodel He Cong [IG] is styled by Punkcherry in ‘New Dawn Ahead’. The editorial is lensed by Nick Yang [IG] for the January 2026 issue of Marie Claire China. / Hair by Minghu Zhang; makeup by Valentina Li

The Brilliance of Chinese Creatives Is Breathtaking

AOC is not alone in looking forward to new issues of China’s fashion and lifestyle media. These talented creatives have reached a level of excellence so profound that viewing these images online absolutely has an effect on Anne’s brain and many others’ brains soaking in the vibrancy of these images.

Not everyone wants to look at uber-sophisticated fashion photography, but Chinese magazines cover a wide range of photographic imagery and storytelling. And it’s rare that the creative teams deliver an ordinary-looking fashion or travel story across multiple magazines.

The consistency of excellence among China’s top creatives is astounding. And I must personally go on the record saying so. ~ Anne

He Cong in 'New Dawn Ahead' Fashion Story Part 2 by Nick Yang for Marie Claire China AOC Fashion