Loosen Up

Photographer Mei Tao and the effortless appeal of the fly away.

summer 2025

PHOTOGRAPHY Mei Tao

UNIFORM 1970s Corduroy Cheerleader Uniform

TOP Antique French Costume Vest, BOTTOMS Vintage Evisu Japanese Denim

ROBE Vintage Silk Velvet Patchwork Robe by ZUZKA

STORY CREDITS
PHOTOGRAPHER & DIRECTOR Mei Tao, FEATURING Sofia Wallis, STYLING Suthee Jonasson, HAIR Chika F.K, MAKEUP Mika Shimoda, WARDROBE Farmers Daughter, DP Scott Keenan, EDITOR Alison Grasso, 
COLORIST Eric Schwalbe, PHOTO ASSISTANT Matt Coch, RETOUCHER Color Density

HERO IMAGE CREDITS
JACKET Antique Uzbek Silk Coat


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