What we’ve read, written and seen
Newsletter week 44, 2022
Generate your own AI avatars By uploading 20 photos of yourself you can generate your own AI avatars, people call it fascinating, scary, and hilarious all at once. See more here
New Visions of Tomorrow Sci-Fi is a powerful genre in the 21st century that inspires new visions of tomorrow. The Peripheral, based on the book by William Gibson shows London in 2099 where technology has subtly altered society and how people connect to each other. You can see more here
Digital Beauty is entering a retro-cyberpunk renaissance with both branded creations and couture-like AI copies. Start thinking of cosmetics in terms of personal augmentation. The Fabricant’s new Xxories collection of digital fashion garments splices splice beauty with tech as a new expression of beauty. See more here
Digital Design Digital technology has become a fundamental tool in Tommy Hilfiger’s collection design and accelerated its speed to market. Watch Tommy Hilfiger discussing technology and the Metaverse in fashion here
Rock it, Mom Hit Chinese TV drama, Rock it, Mom subverts female stereotypes. Peng Lai, the 40-year-old rock star mum, played by Yao Chen wears heavy make-up, swears, smokes and drinks and is breaking from the norm of the traditional view of mothers in Chinese dramas. Read more here
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