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It began with a post to Jacquemus’ Instagram account of a couple of vibrantly coloured and oversized handbags gliding like trams along the streets of Paris. The French brand followed it up with a huge purse “sailing” on Italy’s Lake Como.
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From ChatGPT to Midjourney to Runway, the emerging technology is already showing why it could be one of the most consequential in decades for the fashion industry. Early adopters and experts unpack the opportunities and challenges of putting gen AI to use to design products, create campaigns and other content, and better connect with customers.
Tiffany Ap is Senior Correspondent at The Business of Fashion. She is based in New York and covers marketing and the critical China market.
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