Presenting Remielle from Zenless Zone Zero at Chengdu CD30 this time—today I'm sharing the on-site Convention photos and behind-the-scenes thoughts for this styling. With the halls packed to capacity, I arrived an hour ahead of schedule yet was still stunned by the massive entrance queues. For this attire, I did two full dress rehearsals at home in advance to confirm every fastening mechanism.
The wardrobe incorporates rich architectural layers: anchored by a pristine white core with blue and purple accents, the overall visual remains immaculate. The top is structured as a halterneck white bustier featuring a metallic star pendant and blue bow tie over the bodice. The openwork side cutouts along the waist are uncompromising regarding body lines, prompting me to monitor my diet closely the week prior to fill out the silhouette cleanly. To deepen dimension, silver cord lacing and pearl accents were draped along the hips, creating faint metallic chiming with each step. Detached flared sleeve covers wrap the arms, fastened with silver armbands that required assistance to put on, as one-handed rigging was virtually impossible. The wing props across the back served as the visual centerpiece—boasting expansive wingspan when fully deployed and draped with blue-purple trailing ribbons, they maximized presence, though turning around on the metro or along crowded convention aisles required vigilant care to avoid brushing against passersby.
For hair and makeup, the pastel pink wig was layered with care, while the small horn accessories and silver hairclips were doubly reinforced with hairspray and bobby pins to endure an entire day on the move. Violet contact lenses echoed the eye makeup, softly deepening the outer corners to reflect her spirited yet enigmatic aura. The lower ensemble comprised a white pleated miniskirt paired with over-the-knee White stockings and high heels. The footwear deserves special mention: while metallic silver pumps adorned with bow ribbons looked stunning, walking the convention floor was genuinely punishing on the feet, making blister bandages a necessity in my bag. The elastic cuffs kept the White stockings securely upright, though extensive walking still warranted occasional checks to prevent slipping or accidental snags.
During the shoot, the photographer and I aligned closely on creative tone. Lighting was pivotal: navigating chaotic ambient hall lights, the photographer utilized wide-aperture optics to dissolve overhead spotlights into creamy bokeh, locking complete visual focus onto the subject. The seated pose in Photo 3 on the black chair—lifting one leg—heavily tested core balance, demanding a poised spine and controlled leg extension to project effortless grace. The White stockings offered crisp textural contrast against the dark background. For the half-body close-up in Photo 1, extending my hand toward the lens added immersive interaction to break the fourth wall.
Meeting so many passionate fans was heartwarming, with people continually dropping by for selfies or asking about prop construction. Navigating the venue in this layered gear was physically taxing, and perspiration necessitated frequent makeup touch-ups, but reviewing the final proofs made all the dedication worthwhile. Preserving pristine condition across white fabrics and complex garments at an anime expo is never easy; achieving such results owes everything to candid shutter timing and ambient light synergy.