An East Asian woman in a black fedora and large pearl necklace looking down against a bright cyan background.

Three people seated at a black table holding traditional blue stitched books against a pink draped fabric backdrop.

An East Asian woman in a voluminous black feathered coat holding wire star shapes against a deep teal studio backdrop.

Three people posing on a stage with pink curtains and colorful confetti on the floor for Marie Claire China editorial.

Portrait of an Asian man wearing a beige jacket and trousers while holding a glass of water against a purple background.

Multiple composite poses of a man in a black jacket and cow print fleece against a solid purple studio backdrop for Marie Claire China.

Person with short dark hair wearing light-colored sunglasses and a pink jacket blowing a bubblegum bubble against a pink background.

Woman in an oversized beige coat with an axe graphic print smiling and holding a microphone against a vibrant teal background.

East Asian person passionately singing into a vintage corded microphone, wearing a pink chore jacket and olive cargo pants on a pink set.

An East Asian woman wearing a voluminous black shaggy coat and bright blue collar smiles against a solid teal studio background.

Three people throwing confetti in front of a pink draped curtain backdrop for Marie Claire China editorial

Portrait of an East Asian woman with short hair wearing a pale yellow gathered top and sculptural earrings against a cyan background.

Close-up portrait of a smiling person with short dark hair against a pink background, holding colorful buttons.

Portrait of an East Asian woman holding a handmade wire flower bouquet with colorful buttons for Marie Claire China.

East Asian man wearing glasses and a long beige trench coat over a grey suit standing against a purple studio backdrop.

Person in a long black cape standing against a vibrant pink backdrop with two dark shadows cast behind them.

Marie Claire China A Laugh in the Martial World 2025

About

A Laugh in the Martial World is a vivid fashion editorial for Marie Claire China, captured through the lens of photographer Rambo Ding. The series leans into a playful, high-contrast aesthetic, utilizing saturated, monochromatic backdrops that range from vibrant turquoise to energetic pink and deep lavender. Through polished studio compositions, the work explores a mix of theatrical energy and character-driven portraiture. The project channels a sense of movement and surrealism, incorporating techniques like multiple-exposure sequences and soft motion blur to inject dynamism into traditional fashion portraiture. Styling across the series is deliberately textured, blending voluminous outerwear with eccentric props, including wire sculptures and button-crafted bouquets, to build a distinctively bold visual narrative.