One of my favorite photographs Allison has taken. We went on a discovery walk in an unknown part of town–exploring a vibrant alleyway (Thổ Quan), and found a compound of wannabe Haruki Murakami characters (more on this later). But this picture for me, captures the complexities of Hanoi: the details, objects, openness, and need for respite of everyday life. The desire for glamour is merely a veneer to daily rituals and ways of life: prop your feet up and chill with a friend. No pretension even if you’re a stylist. Beauty be damned.
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