Elon Musk unveils AI-generated virtual fashion show featuring world leaders
Elon Musk recently used fashion to make a statement, unveiling an AI-generated virtual runway show featuring world political leaders and tech giants. The SpaceX founder and Trump campaign supporter posted the virtual fashion show on X, a social media platform he controls and is the largest shareholder in.
The virtual runway show featured portraits of world-famous figures, including Pope Francis, Vladimir Putin, Kamala Harris, and Donald Trump. The video has been viewed 104.6 million times on X, garnering a lot of attention.
Commenting on the show, Andrew Bernstein, an associate professor of marketing at Lynn University, highlighted the intersection of politics, technology and celebrity culture, stressing that Musk’s virtual runway show served as a creative commentary on fashion, politics and advanced technology.
Copylab Creative Director Karl-Axel Wahlström praised the video as a creative use of generative AI and hopes it will inspire influencers to express themselves through fashion, noting that technology allows for new ways of fusing ideas, styles and trends in fashion.
The virtual show featured AI-generated versions of famous people like Jeff Bezos, Tim Cook and Mark Zuckerberg, each wearing a unique runway look, and aimed to express their personas and public perceptions through fashion.
Musk, known for his interest in fashion, posted a virtual runway show as an attempt to use fashion to make a political statement in a relatable way. Musk’s mother, Mae, is a former model, but did not comment on the post.
The show featured a character inspired by former President Barack Obama, who wore 13 unique outfits and delivered commentary on fashion and politics through AI technology.
Overall, the virtual fashion show serves as a bold and imaginative commentary on the intersection of technology, politics, and fashion, offering a playful and creative way to engage with the current global situation.
