The Challenge
As a New York-based resort and swimwear brand, Onia's visual identity depends on sun-soaked beach settings and aspirational lifestyle imagery. But reality doesn't always cooperate—their spring shoot ended up being indoors because of the weather. And with limited budgets, shooting with multiple models at exotic locations wasn't always feasible.
Art Director Michelle Romano had tried many AI platforms, but none could get the product right. The results always felt off, making them unusable for a fashion brand where visual quality is everything.
The Solution
Kive was the first AI platform that actually delivered. Michelle immediately recognized the difference in quality—Kive understood the product and could place it in convincing lifestyle settings.
The platform now enables the team to:
- Supplement studio campaigns with outdoor beach settings
- Generate visuals that look like they were taken on location in Greece
- Create multiple model shots without the cost of hiring additional talent
- Maintain creative consistency using custom studios with specific lighting and color grades
The Results
Onia now seamlessly blends traditional studio photography with Kive-generated visuals. Their studio campaign is supplemented with beach imagery that looks completely authentic—essential for a swimwear brand. The ability to generate multiple models has expanded how they showcase products, all without increasing their production budget.
For a fashion brand where every image matters, Kive delivered what no other AI platform could: results that are actually worth using.
