Synthetic Skin — Cover

Synthetic Skin

This editorial explores the body as a reconstructed image within contemporary fashion culture. Combining studio photography with AI-generated environments and digital compositing, the project creates surreal spaces where identity appears fragmented and reshaped through visual systems. Inspired by posthuman aesthetics and experimental fashion imagery, the work reflects on the relationship between physical presence, digital representation, and the way bodies are viewed through fashion.

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Credits

Photographer
@elenachen.work
Art Director
@kellllly_nn
Style
@kellllly_nn
Make Up & Hair
@_babelarina
Designer
@cynthiaxncyn
AIGC
@kellllly_nn
Editor
@elenachen.work
Assistant
@mmxwish2001
Assistant
@ice_li1
Starring
@lily.wlj
Starring
@kuai_ruka

Fashion

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FAQ

Which brands appear in the Synthetic Skin editorial?

Guess, Mugler, Cynthia, PleaserShoes, FANCI CLUB, and Feng System are featured. The styling combines pieces from these brands alongside work by designer Cynthia Chen.

How was Synthetic Skin produced?

It was created by combining studio photography, AI-generated environments, and digital compositing. Zining Li handled AIGC (AI-generated content) while Elena Chen led the photography and editing.

What is the theme of Synthetic Skin?

It reflects on the relationship between physical presence, digital representation, and how the body is perceived through fashion, exploring a posthuman aesthetic where identity is fragmented and reshaped through visual systems.