For the cover of the June and July 2023 issue of Harper Bazaar Malaysia, Malaysian model Shikin Gomez was invited to shoot. Does the name look familiar? It doesn't matter, take a look at the half-length photo again, maybe it can evoke your impression, yes! She is Shikin Gomez, the final three finalist of the fifth season of Asia's Next Top Model.
Shikin started her modeling career at the age of 19. In 2017, she participated in Asia's Next Top Model model reality show, and finally broke into the final three, which also made her more famous.
In the past, she bravely ventured into the fashion industry in Paris, but unfortunately she did not achieve particularly good results at that time, so she turned to other European cities to continue her efforts. Dior's 2023 Pre-Fall collection fashion show hold in Mumbai, India. Shikin, who has many years of modeling experience, was also invited to do the show, making her official debut on the international fashion show stage.
With Indian and Malaysian ancestry, although Shikin has not suffered discrimination due to "color of skin" in the past, she also admits that this phenomenon can be seen everywhere. Even as a brown model, she remains fearless and continues to thrive on the international stage.
Although the cover Shikin looks a little bit small, but through the photographer Edmund Lee's view, the work is full of exotic style, whether the building, model, or even the Dior clothing and accessories on her, each one is unique. It's just perfect.