[Phantom Blade Zero] Chongqing Mengxiang Comic Con: Full Record of 5 Exhibition Styling Looks

The photos from the 18th Chongqing Mengxiang Comic Con are finally all retouched and organized! Finishing five different exhibition styling looks in batches yielded even more solid results than expected. The venue featured a typical heavy industrial indoor space with dense metal trusses and rows of high-brightness spotlights providing very clean, cool ambient light. The dark gray reflective floor tiles captured the reflections of my heels and skirts perfectly, offering a striking contrast against my softer outfits.

The first look was a modified blue-and-white porcelain floral pattern outfit with exceptionally long water-sleeves and a trailing skirt—I had to be careful not to step on them while walking, but the tension in the frame was stunning the moment the sleeves flared out under a low-angle shot. The bottom half featured white garter stockings with lace trimming paired with matching high heels; turning slightly emphasized the waistline while the wide-angle stretch made the stocking details look refined.

The second was a heavy tactical style featuring a fur collar and cape, combining a white top, black skirt, brown corset, single-sided leather leg armor, and black boots for a tough, edgy vibe. The glowing blue long blade in my hand had visual effects added in post-production, but during the actual shoot, it was mounted on a stand—we tried multiple sword-swinging poses to capture the moment where the blade glow synced seamlessly with my posture.

The third look was a glossy black leather punk outfit with a strappy crop top and ultra-short skirt, layered under a laser holographic jacket that reflected blue and purple hues under the ceiling lights. The most challenging prop was the pair of sharp claw gloves; to avoid snagging the outfit, I had to carefully control my angles for every gesture, but the provocative and aggressive demeanor in the final shots was spot on.

The final two looks were pure white lace wedding dress outfits, captured in both seated-on-a-pillar and standing versions. The veil and long gloves were made of lace, paired with a massive trailing skirt. The white bouquet in the standing shot perfectly balanced the composition, while sitting on the marble pillar naturally exposed my leg line through a high slit—combined with animal ears, the overall look felt both sacred and playful.

Throughout the shoot, the photographer stuck with a low-angle wide-angle lens, which effectively made my legs look longer while maximizing the fluid motion of the skirt and veil. Post-processing focused on fine-tuning skin tones and clothing textures while preserving the venue's cool ambient tones without adding excessive warm color grading, making the blue-white and black-white contrasts pop. I've always loved the unique art style of Phantom Blade Zero, which blends traditional Chinese elements with sci-fi aesthetics. Although I didn't recreate a specific character, I tried leaning toward that blend of exquisite sharpness in both the tactical and blue-and-white porcelain looks as a homage to my personal preference. Overall, the photo area experience at this convention was fantastic with great lighting and spatial freedom. I'll definitely return with new designs next time!