Artificial Intelligence

Fashion’s most glamorous, outward-facing roles are dominating discussions about AI-driven job displacement and the future of compensation, but behind-the-scenes creatives are perhaps more at risk as businesses prioritise cost-cutting, creative control, and speed. And what this means for the acquisition of skills in the future is unclear.

AI has long been a tool for refining personalisation, helping consumers discover and select products more easily. But as autonomous agents and hyper-realistic avatars take the next step - making purchases on behalf of shoppers - we may be moving toward a future where decisions are made for us, not by us. If this trajectory continues, will AI-powered retail enhance convenience, or simply redefine what it means to shop in the first place?

As the UK and US declined to endorse the summit's declaration, the pressing question remains: how can AI's rapid evolution be balanced with safety? Meanwhile, digital access at this season's NYFW was notably diminished.