Modern Weekly China: Photography by Ben Toms

Apr 2025

This series of editorial photography for Modern Weekly China showcases the collaborative work of photographer Ben Toms, who leans into a polished, deliberate aesthetic. Across the project, Toms employs a mix of natural light and low-key chiaroscuro techniques to explore the textures of high-end knitwear and tailored layers, often juxtaposed against unexpected, organic botanical elements. Fashion editor and stylist Mattias Karlsson contributes a precise, layered wardrobe that balances neutral palettes with vibrant color pops, while set designer Amy Stickland provides both clean, monochromatic studio backdrops and evocative, outdoor architectural settings. The photography, which incorporates analogue film textures, maintains a consistent vertical orientation and intimate composition style throughout the fashion editorial features.

Editorial, Vertical, Clean, Warm

Natural light

Editorial