“I have noticed a lot of chrome and metallic accents and accessories lately. This could be attributed to the neo-y2k aesthetics that have resurged in the past decade. Chrome and metallic shades in 3D modeling software tend to translate well in basic renders and many designers want to incorporate that aesthetic into their IRL work.”

“Super exaggerated, sometimes physically impossible-looking nails, clothes and prosthetics make models look less "human.” Instead of drawing inspiration from our natural world, we now see a heavy emphasis on translating phenomenons like transhumanist digital edits into runway looks which feels like an attempt by the fashion industry to bridge the disconnect between digital and IRL.”

“With technology we can alter the digital appearance of our bodies, which enables us to develop more personal and abstract interpretations of our physical selves. Using technologies to change circumstances has a emancipatory potential for self-realization. In techno-expressive times, altering beauty with the help of technology gets more expressive.”

“It’s fascinating to think that for the first time evolution takes human electronic artifacts into account as a variable to drive improvement in a species, our species. The realm of digital is deeply ingrained in our daily dynamics, in our problem-solving processes. Hardware is slowly beginning to merge with our bodies.”

“The moment humans and machines merge we will become much smarter and we will be able to learn and acknowledge many things that we are not capable of at the moment. What's most exciting to me is digital visuals that aren’t connected to a body, allowing us to have different identities at the same time.”

“I’m completely willing to use technology to digitally alter my appearance for artistic purposes, or even just for my own amusement. Yet, people are definitely catching on to the undisclosed usage of filters and technological body augmentation and they are expressing discomfort with it.”

“I hope that the merging of humans and machines promises an increase in efficiency while creating a more connected world, giving us all access to the same data and tools, so we can achieve greater things together.”

“We believe humans and machines coming together will be like magic existing for the first time. We, as humans, get to take all of our creativity combined with sophisticated technology to create the most exciting and innovative living experience yet.”