AI’s Impact on Fashion: The Timeline of Jobs Disappearing — From Photography to Virtual Styling
The Rapid Evolution of AI in Fashion: What You Need to Know
The fashion industry is undergoing a seismic shift brought about by advancements in artificial intelligence. Traditional roles such as fashion photographers and stylists are facing imminent disruption as AI-driven solutions become increasingly sophisticated and widespread.
Here’s a chronological overview highlighting how quickly AI is transforming fashion—focusing on this past week’s developments alone:
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January 2025: The startup Botika secures $8 million in funding, enabling the immediate replacement of human photographers with AI-generated fashion models for smaller brands. This move signals a significant shift in production methods. Source
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May 2025: Doji raises $14 million, introducing AI-created avatars that facilitate social sharing of virtual try-ons, reminiscent of TikTok trends. This innovation enhances customer engagement and brand visibility. Source
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May 2025: Google launches “AI Mode,” enabling virtual try-on capabilities across billions of products, making it easier than ever for consumers to visualize clothing virtually. Source
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Two Weeks Ago: Alta raises $11 million aiming to deploy an all-encompassing AI stylist that could fully replace traditional fashion consultants, redefining the role of stylists in the industry. Source
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Two Days Ago: FASHN AI unveils a hyper-realistic virtual try-on model with high-resolution output (1MP), eliminating the need for human models in commercial styling images. Source
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Today: Google Doppl officially launches, offering AI-generated videos of virtual avatars showcasing outfits in motion—a fully automated video fashion modeling experience. Source
Over the past six months, more than $33 million
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