[Li Sushang Cosplay] Honkai Impact 3rd "Brocade-Year Jade Cluster" Skin Feature: Recreation of My Favorite Character with Dynamic Poses

This time, I successfully completed the cosplay photoshoot for Li Sushang's "Brocade-Year Jade Cluster" skin, and I'm quite satisfied with how the final photos turned out after sorting them. Although this skin might not be as highly discussed among players, I truly love this style that cleverly combines traditional Chinese elements with ACG designs.

Speaking of the design of this outfit, it uses a high-contrast color scheme of black, white, and red across large areas, which has a strong visual impact. The black fabric features exquisite key fret and textured patterns, which aren't flat prints but allow you to faintly see the texture of the fabric itself. The tailoring of the garment is very distinctive, with many asymmetrical designs, and a black ruffled edge adorns the neckline, making the neck look more elongated. The white patchwork fabric on the chest creates a distinct gap with the black, making the layers of the entire upper body look incredibly rich.

Combined with the accessories, the fluffy white balls on the top of the head and the small red flower hair accessory on the side add a touch of playfulness and childish charm to the details. The fox mask in my other hand is also a highly accurate prop. With its white base, red markings, and red tassels, holding it in my hand serves both as a prop and adds a hint of mystery to the frame.

The two poses chosen for this shoot actually put my core strength to the test. In the first photo, raising my arm to display the long red ribbon required both ensuring a beautiful arm line and letting the long ribbon hang down naturally without looking messy. The second pose, where I am kneeling on one knee and leaning forward while holding the fox mask, required controlling my body's center of gravity while keeping my facial expression relaxed and natural. Huge thanks to photographer @蓝桥desu, who used a low-angle shot during the session to perfectly bring out the extension of the legs. Together with the bows and plush mini-balls on the black platform sandals, the overall image added a lot of dynamic tension while preserving the original style of the outfit. This kind of studio portrait really tests cooperation, and the lighting is also crucial; this time, the lighting captured both the texture of the skin and the black-and-red contrast layers beautifully.

As a character I've always followed closely, Li Sushang's background story and the world she lives in are highly captivating. I chose this "Brocade-Year Jade Cluster" outfit because it fits perfectly with her inherently free-spirited personality. Many people might not mention this skin much due to its in-game performance or other reasons, but in my eyes, the costume design itself is part of the character's story. This mix of Chinese-style and animal elements highlights the cute and dynamic side of the character even more.

When shooting such challenging poses and outfits, the happiest moment is seeing the final photos perfectly recreate the feeling of the character in my heart. This is also the driving force behind why I always insist on recreating my favorite characters myself. This set of photos counts as a sincere tribute from me to the character of Li Sushang, and I really enjoyed the process of becoming "one" with her in front of the lens.