[Furina cosplay] Genshin Impact Fan-made Design Shoot: A Blue and White Fairytale under the Broad Town Arcades

Standing under the European-style archways of Broad Town in this blue-and-white fan-made design Lolita outfit, holding a white plush bear in my arms, I can look down and see four matching mini plushies sitting in a neat row by my feet. As the light filters through the arch windows on the right, the diamond-patterned black and white marble tiles reflect a soft, luminous sheen—it feels as if a freeze-frame button was pressed on this exact moment. Many people ask if this outfit is the character's canon version; actually, this is a fan-made design cosplay of Furina. This means we extracted her signature Hydro elements and her noble yet adorable temperament, reimagining the design into a dreamlike Lolita outfit layout.

Speaking of the outfit, there are so many details worth sharing. The dress features a blue-and-white color-blocked multi-layer patchwork, with each layer adorned with delicate lace trim, giving it an incredibly lightweight feel. The blue bow at the waist and the ruffled collar are designed to echo the soft beauty of her Hydro authority. The sleeves are designed as flared lantern sleeves, which, paired with the light blue highlights at the hair tips of the wig, instantly enriches the visual layering. For my feet, I specifically chose round-toe Mary Janes in a chunky blue-and-white color scheme, so standing for most of the day wasn't tiring at all. The light-blue highlighted wig has plenty of volume to support the fluffiness on both sides, and paired with the ethereal, crystal-like blue contact lenses, it makes the cool-toned makeup look clean and exquisite. For the makeup, I made special adjustments, opting for a clear, translucent foundation to match her overall water-themed vibe.

The most unique part of this shoot is actually the props. As you can see, besides the bear in my arms, there are four mini versions of 'me' scattered at my feet. These fufu plushies are crafted so delicately, with matching blue hats and blue-and-white skirts, making it look as though the character has summoned her own clones. Arranging them around me, combined with the depth of the arcades and the two matching figurines on the cabinet behind me, instantly gives the frame a sense of story. The originally static cosplay work suddenly gains a lively, interactive dialogue feel.

The lighting on the day of the shoot changed very quickly, and the architecture of Broad Town naturally carries strong geometric lines. Handling the natural light pouring in from the retro indoor chandeliers and European archways was actually quite challenging. Fortunately, my photographer @百年 was highly skilled at capturing light and shadow, utilizing the contrast of highlights and shadows to make the images look translucent and soft. When posing, I had to pay close attention to the flow of the skirt to prevent the multiple layers of lace from looking bloated, so adjusting my posture to keep the lower body lines smooth was an extremely important step.

Since it's a fan-made design cosplay, it gave me much more creative freedom compared to recreating official costumes. When conceiving the look, I deliberately preserved that classic curled cowlick (ahoge) from her original Genshin Impact hairstyle, while using the makeup and hair styling to highlight her lively and playful traits. The overall goal was to present a quiet, sweet, yet elegant temperament. Plus, the beauty of a fan-made design is that it allows me to more freely express the character's core as I understand it, rather than just chasing exact physical replication.

The residual summer heat of Changsha hadn't fully dissipated when we finished shooting near dusk. Walking back, I felt a bit dazed, as if I had truly performed in a miniature theater within that space. The most fascinating part of cosplaying is being able to briefly detach from oneself in the real world and experience life in another dimension. This session has been an absolute highlight of my Changsha photoshoot booking diary.

There wasn't too much editing done in post-processing, mainly preserving the realistic light and shadow under the photographer's lens and the blue-and-white texture of the dress itself. I hope anyone who sees this set can feel the pure joy and authenticity captured in the frame.