Li Wenhan for Icon F in SHAO CLASS OF ’98
For the latest Icon F editorial cover story, Li Wenhan appears in a setting defined by quiet control and understated presence. The story unfolds without excess, relying instead on movement, posture, and subtle shifts in light to carry its narrative.
Born in Hangzhou, Li Wenhan first rose to prominence as the lead vocalist of UNIQ before gaining wider recognition as the center of UNINE following his first place finish on Youth With You. Since then, he has continued to move fluidly between music and acting, building a career that reflects both discipline and adaptability. His work across performance and film has established a presence that feels measured rather than overstated, something that translates naturally into fashion.
There is a physical awareness to how he occupies space. With a background in competitive swimming and formal performance training, his movements feel intentional but never forced. That balance between control and ease becomes central to the visual language of the shoot.
The Garment
At the center of the look is SHAO’s CLASS OF ’98 wearing the charcoal denim dual layer trouser. The piece is structured, but it does not feel heavy. The charcoal denim grounds the silhouette, while the dual layer construction introduces depth in a way that feels subtle rather than overt. From a distance, it reads clean.
The piece is rooted in tailoring but reinterpreted through a contemporary lens. Constructed in charcoal denim, it carries a sense of weight and grounding, while the dual layer design introduces depth in a way that feels subtle rather than overt. The layering does not compete for attention. Instead, it reveals itself gradually through movement and light.
From a distance, the silhouette remains clean and composed. Up close, the construction becomes more apparent. The interaction between the layers creates dimension without disrupting the overall balance of the piece.
Inside His Utopia
Titled “Inside His Utopia,” the editorial offers a more personal look at Li Wenhan beyond performance.
Over the years, Wenhan has built a career that moves across music, television, and film. From his early debut with UNIQ to becoming the center of UNINE after winning Youth With You, his trajectory has been defined by consistency and discipline rather than sudden reinvention. That steady evolution comes through here. There is a quiet confidence in how he carries himself. It does not feel performative. It feels practiced.
Part of that comes from his background. With years of training, both physically and artistically, there is a level of control that shows up naturally. The way he stands, the way he moves, even in stillness, everything feels intentional without needing to be emphasized. This is where the idea of “utopia” becomes more grounded.
It is not about escape. It is about a state he has built for himself over time. One shaped by repetition, discipline, and a clear sense of self. Within that space, the clothing does not need to do too much. It follows his rhythm rather than defining it.
Wearing charcoal denim dual layer trouser.
The Language of SHAO
The CLASS OF ’98 collection reflects SHAO’s approach to tailoring as something that evolves with the wearer rather than something fixed. Familiar structures are present, but they are reworked through proportion, layering, and material, allowing each piece to feel both grounded and slightly unexpected. Denim is treated with the same level of care as suiting, not to elevate it artificially, but to refine what is already there. The result is clothing that feels considered without being overdesigned, and precise without feeling rigid. It is made to exist in real moments, to move naturally, and to become part of someone’s wardrobe in a way that feels personal over time rather than immediate.
The result is something that feels both grounded and forward. Designed to move with the wearer, not define them.
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