Modern Weekly China

Apr 2025

This fashion editorial series for Modern Weekly China showcases a collection of portraits and full-body studies captured by photographer Ben Toms. The work explores the intersection of high fashion and curated botanical elements, often juxtaposing textured knitwear and structured tailoring against both clean studio environments and atmospheric twilight backdrops. Through a blend of editorial portraiture and surrealist styling, the images leverage soft directional lighting and chiaroscuro techniques to emphasize tactile fabric details and candid human expression. The project features recurring creative contributions from fashion editor and stylist Mattias Karlsson and set designer Amy Stickland, who together establish a refined, poetic visual language. The series balances indoor studio setups with outdoor golden hour photography, utilizing natural light to ground the models against minimalist backgrounds and stark, dark skies.

Editorial, Vertical, Clean, Warm

Natural light

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