Vogue Hong Kong
Retro, Reimagined
May 2026
Vogue Hong Kong embraces a bold, nostalgic aesthetic in Retro, Reimagined, a sophisticated beauty campaign that breathes new life into classic editorial portraiture. By focusing on the interplay between stark, high-key lighting and experimental makeup artistry, the creative team crafts a visual narrative that feels both timeless and forward-thinking. Photographer Benjamin Madgwick masterfully balances technical precision with a dreamlike fluidity, utilizing studio strobe techniques to anchor the sharp, spiky hair silhouettes while allowing for intentional motion blur that imbues the frames with an ethereal energy. Makeup artist Riona O'Sullivan acts as the central anchor of the series, demonstrating a meticulous approach to color theory through the use of saturated purple hues and metallic gold pigments that catch the light with crystalline clarity. Model Katrine Steiness carries this vision with an understated intensity, her features serving as the canvas for a study in contrast and texture. Hair stylist Maki Tanaka complements this by channeling architectural structure through inventive styling, creating a cohesive dialogue between the graphic elements of the hair and the softness of the luminous skin. Casting director Marina Fairfax ensures the project maintains its high-fashion edge, resulting in an editorial showcase that proves how traditional beauty concepts can be elevated through intentional, nuanced creative collaboration and a keen eye for contemporary polish.
Editorial, Vertical
Natural light
Cosmetics, Beauty
