The Rapid Evolution of AI Reshaping the Fashion Industry
In recent months, the fashion industry has experienced an unprecedented wave of technological innovation driven by Artificial Intelligence. From modeling to styling, AI is swiftly transforming traditional roles and workflows—often much faster than many anticipated. Here’s a detailed timeline illustrating just how quickly these changes are unfolding and the implications for professionals within the industry.
A Brief Look at the Last Six Months
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January 2025: A startup named Botika secured $8 million in funding, enabling the instant replacement of human photographers with AI-generated fashion models. This development particularly benefits smaller brands seeking cost-effective solutions (source).
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May 2025: Doji attracted $14 million in funding to develop AI-powered avatars that facilitate social sharing of virtual try-ons, mimicking popular TikTok-style content (source).
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May 2025: Google launched “AI Mode,” expanding virtual try-on capabilities across billions of products, making this technology accessible at an unprecedented scale (source).
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Two Weeks Ago: Alta, an emerging startup, raised $11 million to launch a comprehensive AI stylist platform that could entirely supersede traditional stylist roles (source).
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Two Days Ago: FASHN AI unveiled a hyper-realistic virtual try-on model at a high resolution (1 megapixel), removing the need for human models to produce commercial styling images (source).
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Today: Google Doppl has gone live, enabling fully automated videos of avatars showcasing outfits in motion—an automated, scalable alternative to traditional video shoots (source).
The Pace of Innovation Is Accelerating
Over just half a year, these
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