For the first time, artificial intelligence played a role in creating the cover for Glamor Bulgaria, a development noted in reporting by the New York Post. Former Virgin Islands titleholder Lisa Opie, aged 32, graces the August issue of Glamor Bulgaria, styled in a forward-looking, futuristic Barbie aesthetic. Opie describes a collaboration that blended fashion, technology, and pop culture, aligning with the buzz around the Barbie film’s release.
During the planning for the shoot, Opie and her stylist, Joey Rolon, explored an AI-generated Barbie concept named Fran X. The idea emerged after the two discovered Fran X online and decided to reach out for a potential collaboration. Fran X is associated with a social media presence on Instagram and is linked to a corporate entity that has sparked controversy and has been banned in Russia as an extremist designation.
Fran X responded positively to the proposal, and Opie supplied the team with numerous facial reference photos captured from multiple angles. In a short timeframe, the AI system produced roughly 50 cover images in about 20 minutes, enabling rapid visual experimentation for the shoot.
Opie described the process as straightforward and enjoyable, noting that some AI-generated looks offered fresh possibilities that surpassed the initial concepts her team had considered. The experience highlighted how technology can expand creative options in modern fashion photography.
This coverage follows recent industry chatter about avatars and AI-assisted imagery appearing in high-fashion editorials, including past examples in which celebrity figures like Reese Witherspoon appeared on major magazine covers.