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Kiko Mizuhara: ‘Girl on fire’

Updated 4:07 AM EDT, Mon September 11, 2017
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Beijing based photographer Zack Zhang often works with Mizuhara. This floral-inspired photo shoot for EMODA was one of Zhang's favorite shoots.
Kiko Mizuhara for the EMODA 2016 S/S collection —
Beijing based photographer Zack Zhang often works with Mizuhara. This floral-inspired photo shoot for EMODA was one of Zhang's favorite shoots.
Zack Zhang
Zhang is inspired by her energetic personality and often picks bright backdrops to match it. "The weather was perfect during this shoot -- bright sunshine, clear sky, and clean air."
Kiko Mizuhara for ELLE China (2015) —
Zhang is inspired by her energetic personality and often picks bright backdrops to match it. "The weather was perfect during this shoot -- bright sunshine, clear sky, and clean air."
Zack Zhang
26-year-old Kiko Mizuhara is a Korean American model and actress, based in Japan.
Kiko Mizuhara for the EMODA 2016 S/S collection —
26-year-old Kiko Mizuhara is a Korean American model and actress, based in Japan.
Zack Zhang
Debuting at the age of 16, Mizuhara has modeled for big names including Chanel, Marc Jacobs, and Jeremy Scott.
Kiko Mizuhara for ELLE China (2015) —
Debuting at the age of 16, Mizuhara has modeled for big names including Chanel, Marc Jacobs, and Jeremy Scott.
Zack Zhang
"It's amazing," said Zhang, "Kiko is a very easygoing model and everyone gets along with her well. We share great ideas."
Kiko Mizuhara for ELLE China (2015) —
"It's amazing," said Zhang, "Kiko is a very easygoing model and everyone gets along with her well. We share great ideas."
Zack Zhang
"It was more like hanging out with friends and having fun, and we got nice pictures without trying too hard."
Kiko Mizuhara with photographer Zack Zhang —
"It was more like hanging out with friends and having fun, and we got nice pictures without trying too hard."
Zack Zhang
"I love the way things work with Kiko. It's kind of like a flow of inspirations."
Kiko Mizuhara for ELLE China (2015) —
"I love the way things work with Kiko. It's kind of like a flow of inspirations."
Zack Zhang
Zhang describes Mizuhara as "a girl on fire."
Kiko Mizuhara for VIVI Magazine (2016) —
Zhang describes Mizuhara as "a girl on fire."
Zack Zhang
"We found many different kinds of flowers and plants for this shoot."
Kiko Mizuhara for the EMODA 2016 S/S collection —
"We found many different kinds of flowers and plants for this shoot."
Zack Zhang
"It's a great combination of Kiko and flowers. She is as beautiful as flower, and they blend together."
Kiko Mizuhara for the EMODA 2016 S/S collection —
"It's a great combination of Kiko and flowers. She is as beautiful as flower, and they blend together."
Zack Zhang
"Our thoughts complement each other, and her fantastic ideas make us work better," says Zhang, of working together with Mizuhara.
Kiko Mizuhara for the EMODA 2016 S/S collection —
"Our thoughts complement each other, and her fantastic ideas make us work better," says Zhang, of working together with Mizuhara.
Zack Zhang
Zhang prefers to collaborate with models instead of simply giving instructions.
Kiko Mizuhara for the EMODA 2016 S/S collection —
Zhang prefers to collaborate with models instead of simply giving instructions.
Zack Zhang
"I think that fashion is the industry where everyone can have their own ideas," says Zhang.
Kiko Mizuhara for YOHO GIRL (2016) —
"I think that fashion is the industry where everyone can have their own ideas," says Zhang.
Zack Zhang
"I look forward to seeing what kind of surprises she would give me in daily life in front of my lens," says Zhang.
Kiko Mizuhara for YOHO GIRL (2016) —
"I look forward to seeing what kind of surprises she would give me in daily life in front of my lens," says Zhang.
Zack Zhang
"If allowed, I really want to shoot a documentary with her, shooting her daily life," says Zhang.
Kiko Mizuhara for YOHO GIRL (2016) —
"If allowed, I really want to shoot a documentary with her, shooting her daily life," says Zhang.
Zack Zhang
"Kiko has her own style. Not everyone would appreciate her beauty but she knows how to show her strength in front of the camera."
Kiko Mizuhara for the EMODA 2016 S/S collection —
"Kiko has her own style. Not everyone would appreciate her beauty but she knows how to show her strength in front of the camera."
Zack Zhang
"If you just talk to her once, I promise you'll love her."
Kiko Mizuhara for YOHO GIRL (2016) —
"If you just talk to her once, I promise you'll love her."
Zack Zhang
<a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.zackimage.com%2F" target="_blank" target="_blank">Zhang</a> has worked with Mizuhara for a number of publications and brand campaigns.
Kiko Mizuhara for the EMODA 2016 S/S collection —
Zhang has worked with Mizuhara for a number of publications and brand campaigns.
Zack Zhang
"She's quiet and gentle but she's also passionate and energetic."
Kiko Mizuhara for YOHO GIRL (2016) —
"She's quiet and gentle but she's also passionate and energetic."
Zack Zhang
For more of photographer Zack Zhang's work, head <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.zackimage.com" target="_blank" target="_blank">here</a>.
Kiko Mizuhara for ELLE China (2015) —
For more of photographer Zack Zhang's work, head here.
Zack Zhang

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