Close-up portrait of an East Asian model with purple eyeshadow and red lips against a black background for V Magazine China.

Model wearing a brown cutout dress and matching sleeve gloves against a bright white background for V Magazine China editorial.

Close-up portrait of a young man with glitter makeup on his face and chest against a white background

Model in a yellow dress with flowing sleeves posing against a plain white background for V Magazine China editorial.

Close-up portrait of a model with dark hair and blue highlights against a black background for V Magazine China.

Model Tao Quan in a white striped top with dark bows in her hair for V Magazine China photographed by Rambo Ding.

Extreme close-up beauty portrait of a model with dark red lips and bold eye makeup against a white background for V Magazine China.

Close-up portrait of a model with artistic colorful eye makeup against a solid black background for V Magazine China

Model wearing a black leather jacket with arms crossed against a plain grey seamless background for V Magazine China

Close-up portrait of an East Asian model wearing a mirrored cap, metallic gold lipstick, and a mesh choker on a white background

Shirtless male model with closed eyes and wet dark hair against a plain white background for V Magazine China

Close-up portrait of an East Asian model with painted hair wrapped around the neck against a white background for V Magazine China.

Close-up beauty portrait of a model with yellow eyeshadow, pink blush, and deep red lipstick for V Magazine China.

Model with vibrant pink bob haircut and glitter lips against white background for Blaze project in V Magazine China

V Magazine China Blaze 2025

About

Blaze is a high-fashion editorial series for V Magazine China, defined by its clean, studio-centric approach to portraiture and beauty. Photographer Rambo Ding captures a sequence of images that oscillate between minimalist, high-key white backgrounds and moody, low-key chiaroscuro lighting. The series features model Tao Quan, exploring diverse visual identities through avant-garde cosmetic applications, sculptural hair styling, and bold, architectural garments. The work leans into macro beauty photography to highlight intricate details, from metallic textures and glitter to saturated, painterly eye makeup, resulting in a cohesive aesthetic that prioritizes form and textile contrast.