The arrival is here: Fashion photography positions vanished, virtual stylists face elimination—tracking AI’s timeline in transforming the fashion industry.
The Rapid Rise of AI Disrupting the Fashion Industry: What You Need to Know
In recent months, the fashion industry has experienced a seismic shift driven by advancements in artificial intelligence. Traditional roles such as fashion photographers, stylists, and creative directors are increasingly being replaced by innovative AI solutions. Here’s a timeline highlighting just how swiftly this transformation is unfolding:
A Brief Chronology of AI’s Impact on Fashion
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January 2025: AI-powered fashion models have begun to replace human photographers for smaller brands, as Botika secures $8 million in funding to revolutionize fashion photography with AI-generated models. Read more
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May 2025: Doji raises $14 million to develop AI avatars that enable consumers to virtually try on outfits, creating shareable social content reminiscent of TikTok trends. Simultaneously, Google launches “AI Mode,” bringing virtual try-on capabilities to a vast array of products across their platform. Details, More
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Two Weeks Ago: Alta secures $11 million to introduce a comprehensive AI stylist platform, capable of fully automating styling services and replacing traditional stylist roles. Additional info
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Two Days Ago: FASHN AI unveils an ultra-realistic virtual try-on model, capable of producing detailed, high-resolution images without human models. This development marks a significant shift in how commercial styling images are created. Learn more
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Today: Google introduces Doppl, an innovative tool that produces dynamic videos of virtual avatars showcasing outfits in motion, fully automated and in real-time. See it in action
Over the span of just six months, these advancements have garnered
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