Vogue sent robots down the runway at Vogue World, and people were not impressed
Nothing says Italian craftsmanship like a Chinese robot doing a lasso to "L'Amour Toujours."
Vogue World's Milan edition concluded with a robotic performance, sparking mixed reactions. Dubbed "The Age of Intelligence," humanoid robots from Chinese firm Unitree paraded through the Galleria to Gigi D’Agostino’s music, waving arms and beckoning claps. However, the spectacle fell flat for many, with the robots' lack of attire and clumsy execution drawing criticism.
Fashion director Alessandro Michele's disapproval quickly spread online. Notably, these same robots have been generating buzz at other fashion events, like London Fashion Week. Vogue World Milan was sponsored by Meta Glasses and OpenAI, signaling the magazine's growing alignment with the tech industry. The timing, coinciding with San Francisco's selection as the next edition city, suggests a strategic move to leverage tech influence.
Critics argue that the focus on robots overshadows more innovative fashion-tech collaborations, like the Met Gala's Olympian dress by AA Murakami. While some see the robots as a step toward public acceptance of tech in fashion, others find them insincere and disconnected from the creative potential at the fashion-tech nexus.
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