Not trying to knock any expertise you may have, but I've been in the creative field since 1998. When "anything" is in print, I like to look for the graphical errors and missteps of the re-toucher to hide their work. I've worked for several major publications in regards to the imaging alone, and I got a chance to actually see the RAW (heh) files before any retouching for this project (my sister-in-law) works for the imaging team for Vogue UK. Outside of the desaturation and background textile sharpening, I'd like to know what you think is edited.That 2nd pic is super edited. The top is closer to reality
Only reason I ask, is because the BGOL culture has shifted from a general appreciation of imagery, to "everything is fake". So I'm just curious to your findings.