Arden Cho Instagram – “On set, @Arden_Cho sat with us all day. We workshopped beauty looks and stood side by side rummaging through the clothing racks. It’s rare to feel like you genuinely spent time with a celebrity during a cover shoot—often there are walls, handlers, and phone screens between you for most of the day. For those eight hours in L.A., she was one of us. She offered up energy that felt both assertive and “go with the flow” in equal measure. It was fun, easy, and collaborative. With that in mind, we coined this issue The Self-Expression Issue, a nod to the light, happy feeling that comes along with articulating exactly who you are and what you want to show the world. In Arden’s case, it guides the projects she chooses and the way she shows up on set. It’s part of the lasting impression she left on me.” – Editor in Chief GM of @byrdie, @gouldhallie To experience a bit of #ArdenCho’s light, read her cover story at byrdie.com Credits✨ Talent: @arden_cho Photographer: @jasonkimstudio Writer: @lori.keong Beauty Direction: @gouldhallie Creative Direction: @jennabrillhart In Partnership with: @levis Makeup Artist: @makeupsang Hairstylist: @terrarosepuncerelli Manicurist: @nailsbydiem Stylist: @itsamandalim Producer: @kellychiello Video Director: @justinedg3 Social Director: @yagirlstar DP: @bsmith_bs AC: @sullivan_dereks Set Designer: @codycr Production Assistant: @amanda.lauro Booking: @talentconnectgroup Project Management: @ianyesok