Nicole Aiko: Gen-Z’s Next It Girl

Nicole Aiko takes the reimagination of couture through a Gen Z’s punk meets K-pop aesthetic on a whole new level in this glamorous editorial, which took place in the City of Angels.

Nicole Aiko is daughter to Celebrity Fashion Designer @dianamputri, and sister to Celebrity Photographer @reinhardtkenneth. The young rising star turns 17 this month.

Corset & skirt, Diana Couture. Necklace & earrings, UBS Gold.

The Aries starlet is set to pursue her passion for fashion, modelling, and creative direction, both in Los Angeles and Indonesia.

Corset & skirt, Diana Couture. Necklace & earrings, UBS Gold.

Though born in a couture-forward family, Nicole Aiko doesn’t shy away from personal styling and interpretation when it comes to fashion.

Sheer top, Helen Anthony. Corset, Diana Couture. Jacket & gloves, Asta Razma. Earrings, Andréanne Patry. Pants, Devan Gregori. Boots, L’Atelier de Charlotte.

The young fashion icon went viral on TikTok last year, as she puts an anime twist on her mother’s couture pieces; including a famed pearl Diana Couture corset that was worn by Jennie from BLACKPINK.

Sheer top, Helen Anthony. Corset, Diana Couture. Jacket & gloves, Asta Razma. Earrings, Andréanne Patry. Pants, Devan Gregori. Boots, L’Atelier de Charlotte.

The fashion chameleon also closed Diana Couture’s latest collection “The Siren’s Song” last October, which has graced the red carpets of The Golden Globes and The Grammys.

Jacket, Kenneth Barlis. Crystal chain necklace, Romain Thevenin Paris. Dress, Romain Thevenin Paris. Earrings, Kyle Chan Design.

Apart from modelling, Aiko is also known to be influential amongst her community, already being the face of multiple brand deals in Indonesia.

Jacket, Kenneth Barlis. Crystal chain necklace, Romain Thevenin Paris. Dress, Romain Thevenin Paris. Earrings, Kyle Chan Design.

Though glamorous, Nicole Aiko ultimately believes in the core values that her mother, Diana, had always taught her: It is to remain kind, humble, and grateful in every situation.

Jacket, Kenneth Barlis. Crystal chain necklace, Romain Thevenin Paris. Dress, Romain Thevenin Paris. Earrings, Kyle Chan Design.

Jacket, crop top & skirt, Asta Razma. Earrings, UBS Gold. Boots, L’Atelier de Charlotte.

Jacket, crop top & skirt, Asta Razma. Earrings, UBS Gold. Boots, L’Atelier de Charlotte.

Bodysuit & blazer, Diana Couture. Earrings, UBS Gold.

Bodysuit & blazer, Diana Couture. Earrings, UBS Gold.

Photography: Reinhardt Kenneth @reinhardtkenneth.
Muse: Nicole Aiko @nicoleaikoo.
Fashion Stylist: Michelle Wu @michellewustyle.
Hair Stylist: Ja’el Serrano @serranostudiosla.
Make Up Artist: Katelynn Patty @katelynnpatty.mua.
Videography: Ari Friedman @arimandias.
Lighting Director: Matt Mendoza @matt.mendoza.media
& Auriana Marie @aurianamarie_photo.
Photo Assistant: Goblin Goddess @goblingoddesss.
Poodles: Coco & Chanel @beverlyhills_poodles.
Special thanks to Nathalie Dahan @bond_girl_07
& Siomara Garcia @siomaragarcia for the hospitality.

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