Talia Yang Cosplay
Character: Talia Yang
Series/Game: Cyberpunk Edgerunners 2
Producer: CD Projekt Red
Costume and props: Handmade by me
Time spent: ~1 month
Techniques used: pattern making, sewing, 3D printing, foam smitting, painting, armor making, wig styling
The character and the costume
Talia Yang is a character from Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2, set in the world of Night City. Her design reflects the distinctive cyberpunk aesthetic of the series, blending futuristic fashion, technology, and attitude.
I was commissioned by CD PROJEKT RED to create Talia Yang’s cosplay and wear it at Lucca Comics & Games 2026, for the first official panel of the anime in Italy, shortly after its release. I had the opportunity to bring the character to life for this special event and present the costume alongside the series’ producers and staff.
Talia Yang Cosplay photos
Photography by Roberto Donadello (2026)
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Talia Yang cosplay Tutorial
The entire Talia Yang cosplay was designed and crafted by me, starting from the sewing patterns for the outfit to the templates for her cybernetic armor and chrome.
I began working on the costume before the anime was released, without being able to see the character in action or use other cosplayers’ interpretations as references. This meant a long process of research, planning, and experimenting to figure out how to recreate her design as accurately as possible.
I carefully researched and tested a wide range of fabrics and materials to achieve the clean, futuristic look required by the Cyberpunk aesthetic. The chrome armor is mostly made from EVA foam, combined with 3D-printed elements such as the mask and pistol.
The wig was also built from scratch, using a rigid internal structure for its shape. I combined strands in two different shades.
Want to see the process? Many work-in-progress photos and videos are available in my Instagram and TikTok!
