Must Watch: ‘The Replicant’ Hand-Drawn Animated Promo for LGN
by Alex Billington
July 2, 2025
Source: YouTube
“Do androids dream of wet desires?” Does anyone need fancy new clothes? A French fashion brand called LGN (short for the designer Louis-Gabriel Nouchi) has revealed their new promo titled The Replicant and it’s a must watch. It’s a 2-min, hand-drawn animated short film featuring metallic humanoids posing & interacting – in celebration of and announcing the LGN Spring/Summer ’26 collection. It’s very obviously inspired by Blade Runner, literally even the name The Replicant like Deckard, but also feels distinct in its own way with these robotic models doing their thing. The short is created by an animation shop called Wizz Studio based near Paris, animated by a French animation duo known as Milli. I’m usually not into fashion, but this is legit dope. Slick style, stunning animation, a clever concept and fresh way to promote clothing. It also reminds me of French electronica duo Daft Punk’s iconic 2003 anime music video, aka Interstella 5555, since these ‘bots remind me of those, too. I’m always excited about any new hand-drawn animation. Enjoy.
Thanks to Catsuka for the tip. Quick intro from YouTube: “The Replicant is a ballet of metallic humanoids, their shadows brushing & merging. Endlessly repeating. Bodies multiply in sensual loops. Sweat becomes mercury. The heat rises as the silhouettes make contact. LGN’s iconic new pieces emerge: structured coats, architectural tailoring, transparent, opaque underwear in sand tones and stripes.” The Replicant is a short film created by Wizz Studio based in Paris. It’s directed by animation filmmakers Vic Chhun & Leyla Kaddoura – also known as Milli. “Milli is a duo of Vic & Leyla, they have been working together since their graduation film and have spent the last decade working across formats as directors, animators and art directors.” View more of their work on their website or follow them on IG @_m.i.l.l.i_. Produced by Amanda Stubbs & llona Marcus Belingard for Wizz. With animation by Milli. For more info on the clothing collection + animation head to LGN’s official site. To enjoy more short films (including animation), click here. Dig it?