Recommended base models
GPT-Image-1 — well suited to identity preservation, detailed hands, wardrobe instructions, and realistic photographic composition. Flux — strong choice for photorealistic fashion imagery, fabric detail, lighting, and cinematic environments. SDXL — capable of the requested editorial look, but may require stronger reference/identity conditioning for exact facial consistency and hand anatomy. Midjourney — effective for the luxury editorial aesthetic and bokeh, but more likely to reinterpret exact identity or small watch details.
Suggested negative prompt
CGI, 3D render, illustration, cartoon, artificial face, different identity, altered facial proportions, plastic skin, excessive skin smoothing, beauty filter, waxy skin, unrealistic eyes, distorted nose, malformed ears, incorrect hairline, fake beard, extra fingers, missing fingers, fused fingers, deformed hands, broken joints, unnatural thumb, distorted wrists, malformed watch, warped watch bracelet, incorrect watch proportions, unreadable watch details, excessive metallic shine, overly tight suit, poor tailoring, wrinkled collar, distorted lapels, missing pocket square, casual clothing, harsh lighting, blown highlights, crushed shadows, flat lighting, cluttered background, sharp background objects, text, typography, logos, watermark, awkward crop, cropped face, cropped hands, cropped wristwatch, CGI bokeh, artificial skin texture