Fight or Flight by Fabrizio Piscopo for Flanelle Magazine

Photographer: Fabrizio Piscopo, Model/Makeup Artist: Maja Stockwell @Cannon Agency Models New York, Wardrobe Stylist: Curtis Rose , Assistant: Khalil Waldron, Special Thanks: Sarah Baderna

In the vibrant city of New York, there lived a fighter woman like no other. She was not just any fighter, but a symbol of the city itself – fierce, determined, and always ready to take on whatever challenge lay in her path. Her story was one that echoed the very essence of New York – a place where dreams were born and made, and where every day was a fight to survive.

As she prepared for her next fight, she knew that there was no one else to fight but herself. The real battle was not against any opponent, but against the person she was yesterday. With each passing moment, she pushed herself harder, faster, and stronger, determined to emerge victorious.

The night was her canvas, illuminated by the artificial colors of the city lights. In the midst of the darkness, she trained relentlessly, honing her skills and perfecting her craft. Her movements were fluid and graceful, yet at the same time, powerful and deadly.

This was not just a story of a fighter woman, but a metaphor for the city itself. Just as she fought to be the best version of herself, so too did New York strive to be better than it was before. Each day brought new challenges and obstacles, but like the fighter woman, the city never gave up. It continued to push forward, determined to succeed and thrive.

And so, as the fighter woman continued to train under the bright lights of the city, she knew that her journey was far from over. But with each passing day, she became stronger, more resilient, and more determined to succeed. For in the end, it was not the victories she had won that mattered, but the person she had become along the way.