# Urban Asian-American Editorials Chinatown by Henryk Lobaczewski Stars an Edgy Li Ming By Meghan Young | Published 2012-11-06 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chinatown-by-henryk-lobaczewski References: [fashionising](http://www.fashionising.com/pictures/b--its-chinatown-32595.html) & [henrykphoto](http://www.henrykphoto.com/) Edgy, elegant and exotic, the photo series titled Chinatown by Henryk Lobaczewski, a photographer based in Sydney, Australia, has covered the all the important elements to make an eye-catching fashion story with an [Eastern vibe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chinese-golden-age-models). Instead of being shot in China, this photoshoot was captured in a [city within a city](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wo-hop), New York's very own Chinatown. Dark, seedy and full of urban treats, the photoshoot has a gritty quality that will have people thinking of a China that could very well exist in the near future. The photo series titled Chinatown by Henryk Lobaczewski stars model Li Ming. Shot exclusively for Fashionising.com, it showcases a ton of prints, structured frocks and [glittering jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hong-kong-jewelry-group). The brunette beauty's feminine looks were perfected with straight locks and dewy skin by beauty artist Amelia Axton. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 89% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Eastern-inspired Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion brands to incorporate Eastern elements into their designs and cater to the rising popularity of Eastern aesthetics. - **Urban Editorial Photography:** Potential for photographers to capture gritty and edgy urban environments, creating captivating visual stories within city settings. - **Diverse Beauty Representation:** Demand for representing diverse beauty standards in fashion editorials, providing opportunities for models and beauty artists to showcase their talent. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can explore incorporating Eastern-inspired elements into their collections, attracting a wider audience. - **Photography:** Photographers can specialize in capturing urban environments and produce unique editorial content that appeals to fashion and lifestyle publications. - **Beauty:** Beauty artists have the chance to showcase their skills in creating diverse looks, catering to a more inclusive industry standard. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Lunar New Year Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunar-new-year-campaign1.md) - [Chinese Restaurant-Branded Fashion Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mr-chow1.md) - [Chinese High Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hong-kong-jewelry-group.md) - [Elegant New Year-Inspired Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alexander-wang-2024.md) - [New Year-Inspired Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-lunar-new-year-campaign.md) - [AAPI Heritage-Honoring Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crafting-selfhood.md) - [Elegant Family-Dedicated Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chet-los-ss25-collection.md) - [Culturally-Inspired Travel Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-travel-campaign.md) - [Chinese Heritage-Honoring Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chinese-new-year-collection-1.md)