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ProjecttheBallroom S/S 26 Covers
Model Ava Shipp holds a splashing crystal goblet in front of her face on the cover of theBallroom magazine.

theBallroom theBallroom S/S 26 Covers 2026

Associated creatives

Lucia Liu
Lucia LiuEditor-in-Chief
Elizaveta Porodina
Elizaveta PorodinaPhotographer
Leslie Zhang
Leslie ZhangPhotographer
Leona Lee
Leona LeeEditor
Lucia Liu
Lucia LiuFashion Editor/Stylist
Joey George
Joey GeorgeHair Stylist
MingHu Zhang
MingHu ZhangHair Stylist
Clive.x
Clive.xMakeup Artist
Valentina Li
Valentina LiMakeup Artist
Marina Fairfax
Marina FairfaxCasting Director
Magda S
Magda SManicurist
Isabelle Clotten
Isabelle ClottenSet Designer
Ava Shipp
Ava ShippModel
Shu Pei Qin
Shu Pei QinModel

Tags

ava shippwoman holding glassblonde womansplashing glass gobletglass gobletcrystal stemwarewater splash

Description

Model Ava Shipp poses for the cover of theBallroom Issue 039, captured with a dynamic stream of liquid splashing from a raised crystal goblet across her face. She looks directly forward with defined smoky eye makeup and long blonde hair framing her features. Surrounding her is an expansive, sculptural ribbed structure in a warm caramel tone, complementing the soft studio lighting and warm color palette.

Style

Editorial, Vertical, Surreal, Warm

Techniques

High-speed / freeze

Industries

Magazines

Color

Camel (50%)
Beige (30%)

Background

Set-dressed

Context

Editorial