In August 2023, Esquire published a captivating editorial featuring Chinese model Nokal Xiangyu Li, photographed by Shao.

Right now, the model is chilling in Seoul, where all the action is happening. Editorial folks are swarming in, filling up those fashion gaps that the US and Europe can’t touch. It’s a total fashion frenzy!

The editorial is super modern and minimalist, but don’t worry, you don’t need a ton of fancy clothes or a glam squad to make it work. You can totally rock it on your own.

Alright, let’s talk about Nokal. This dude is rocking the fashion world with his killer looks. He’s got the backing of major fashion agencies across the globe. His main crew includes Paras Models in China, Elite Models in Paris, Italy, and Spain, The Society NY and Nomad Management in the US, and Established Models in the UK. Oh, and let’s not forget JModel in South Korea, they’ve got his back too. Nokal’s on top of his game, representing on every continent.


It’s been a freaking amazing year, working for so many cool editorials like Elle Korea, GQ Korea, Dazed & Confused Korea, and Esquire UK and Korea.

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This model has been rocking it for so many campaigns and brands, you won’t even believe it! We’re talking Shanghai Thai Fall 2023, strutting down the runway for Ziggy Chen Fall 2023, slaying in Georges Hobeika Haute Couture Fall 2023, Sagaboi Fall 2023, Chet Lo, and even scoring the Semir Summer 2023 campaign. And that’s just the beginning, baby! Trust me, this model has got it going on!


Talent Nokal Xiangyu Li @nokal_xiangyuli
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