Rama Duwaji poses inside an architectural alcove set wearing a floor-length dark coat and pointed-toe kitten heels.

Rama Duwaji seated on a wooden stool inside a recessed rectangular alcove wearing a sculptural black suit and heels.

Rama Duwaji posing inside a recessed alcove wearing a black structured coat, white bubble skirt, and heels.

Woman in a structured black dress standing inside a box-like set with a stool and high heels, shot by Szilveszter Mako for The Cut.

Monochrome portrait of Rama Duwaji in a structured black jacket with rounded sleeves seated on a wooden stool.

Rama Duwaji in a black coat standing in an olive green diorama set next to a red wicker chair with a drawn cat.

Rama Duwaji in a structured black balloon-sleeve dress with white-painted hands resting at her waist against a grey studio backdrop.

Rama Duwaji poses inside a green geometric room above a pyramid of peaches on a blue checkered floor in a black tailored garment.

Portrait of Rama Duwaji with styled dark short hair wearing a cream textured top against an olive green gradient background.

Rama Duwaji posing in a sculptural black midi dress with pointed high heels against olive-green studio walls and a mauve floor.

The Cut Rama Duwaji 2025

About

The Cut profiles artist Rama Duwaji in this editorial feature, presenting a series of portraits that lean into a minimalist and surreal aesthetic. Captured by photographer Szilveszter Mako, the images employ a monochromatic and graphic approach, set within bespoke architectural dioramas. These structured, box-like environments serve to highlight both the sculptural silhouettes of the fashion and the subject's precise presence. Fashion styling is provided by Jessica Willis, who curates a selection of garments defined by exaggerated volumes and tailored lines. The production is supported by set design from Lane Vineyard, whose custom diorama builds—often incorporating checkered foundations and unexpected objects—create a distinct, gallery-like atmosphere. The visual narrative is completed with hair styling by Panos Papandrianos and makeup artistry by Raoul Alejandre, all under soft, diffused lighting.