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Issue 1

NEURAL COUTURE

Fashion Machine Vision

In a world where so many of us fear how AI will change everything, I find Rankin’s energy and enthusiasm towards AI so intriguing, exciting and inspiring. When he invited me to collaborate in this way, I was immediately so curious to see what would even be possible.

How could AI really understand and build fabrics on the body? I highlighted looks from the Couture 2026 runway where craft is at its best to really challenge what is possible. Focusing on embellishments, feathers, silks, sheer fabrics, seams, flowers, subtle prints, draping, anything and everything ‘to catch it out’.

The results blow my mind… Would the shoot be better if I was there? Hell yeah. Does it look pretty epic? I think so.

The question is, what do you think?

Kim Howells, Creative Director

Sydney wears dress, gloves and earrings inspired by CHANEL Spring/Summer Couture 2026.
Sydney wears dress, gloves, bag and earrings inspired by GERMANIER Spring/Summer Couture 2026.
Sydney wears coat, gloves, bag and earrings inspired by DIOR Spring/Summer Couture 2026.
Sydney wears top, skirt, cape, shoes, hat, gloves and earrings inspired by ROBERT WUN Spring/Summer Couture 2026.
Sydney wears top, skirt, cape, shoes, hat, gloves and earrings inspired by ROBERT WUN Spring/Summer Couture 2026.
Sydney wears dress, shoes, gloves and earrings inspired by ASHI STUDIO Spring/Summer Couture 2026.
Sydney wears dress, shoes, headpiece, earrings and necklace inspired by SCHIAPARELLI Spring/Summer Couture 2026.

ORIGINAL PHOTOGRAPHY by Rankin
AI GENERATOR Rankin
CREATIVE DIRECTOR Kim Howells
MODEL Sydney Melma at Storm
REMOTE FASHION ASSISTANT Lara Jones

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Disclaimer: Content may be generated using artificial intelligence. All AI-generated content is for artistic and educational purposes only. No affiliation with any existing product, brand, or third-party entity is intended or implied.