What would the collections of Coco Chanel, Christian Dior and Elsa Schiaparelli look like now? Neural network experiment

Now neural networks are developing so rapidly that representatives of some creative professions involuntarily begin to worry, watching how a computer does its work in seconds. And these experiences, by the way, are quite justified, artificial intelligence really grasps everything instantly, learns faster than Leela from The Fifth Element and is creative until the desired result is achieved. Ah yes, and the computer has never encountered such a problem as the creative block. In a word, the ideal employee.

Neural networks and everything connected with them has become a real trend this year. It is not surprising that the fashion industry (or rather, its representatives) did not pass. Fictional brand collaborations, surreal elements and even advertising campaigns started to appear on social networks from time to time. For example, in May, the Casablanca brand launched a campaign that did not require a photographer, stylist, or model for its implementation. And all this because the pictures were created by a neural network. Thus, the brand also managed to save money because the AI ​​does not have to pay.

We decided to keep up with global trends and went to study the Midjourney principles. To be more precise, they asked the neural network to imagine what the collections of legendary designers of the 20th century would look like now. Moreover, the situation has become quite favorable. Exactly 140 years ago, on August 19, 1883, the great Gabrielle Chanel was born. At this point we begin our experiment.

Coco Chanel

Unlike Elsa Schiaparelli, Coco Chanel could not bear to be shocked. Throughout her career, she preferred practicality and comfort. Let’s not forget that it was Gabrielle Chanel who suggested that women borrow a few items (including trousers) from her boyfriend’s wardrobe. So, in the collection created by the neural network, we see tweed suits in real silhouettes, loose pearls, tight black dresses (the bodycon trend is gaining momentum this season) and perfect jackets.

Christian Dior

The first thing that comes to mind when Christian Dior is mentioned is the New Look style suggested by the designer in 1947. The genius of the fashion world emphasized the waist in all his creations and relied on A-cut skirts. Also, let’s not forget that she was the one who suggested that girls wear pencil skirts and bar jackets. After analyzing the trends of this season, the neural network presented its vision of Christian Dior’s modern collections. Our favorite look is a slit tight skirt and a see-through blouse, reflecting the nude sex trend.

Cristobal Balenciaga

Cristobal Balenciaga has always been seen as almost the main inventor of the industry. The Basque designer was not afraid to experiment with cuts and brought completely new ideas to the world. For example, he was the one who invented the balloon skirt (every girl dreams of now), suggested wearing ¾ sleeves, and created the famous cocoon coat. Balenciaga’s current creative director, Demna Gvasalia, is very sensitive to the brand’s DNA and often refers to the master’s archival creations. Therefore, the resulting result of the neural network is somewhat similar to real collections.

Elsa Schiaparelli

Everyone knows Elsa Schiaparelli as the fashion industry’s chief rebel and Coco Chanel’s worst enemy. The latter, by the way, called Elsa “an artist who sews clothes” and this is because the Italian designer was often inspired by the surreal art scene of Paris in the 1930s. She was friends with Salvador Dali and even created a couple of cult things in a duet with the artist she. For example, a skeleton dress and a lobster dress. The neural network brought this aesthetic to the modern world, and that’s what happened.

Yves Saint Laurent

“Gabrielle Chanel gave women freedom. Yves Saint Laurent gave them strength,” said Pierre Bergé, once a friend and partner of Saint Laurent. And no one dared to argue with that statement. Yves easily changed the rules of the game, staged a revolution, flirted with art and brought the most complex concepts to life. Yves Saint Laurent was known as a great haute couture genius and a genius of his time. He deserves each of these titles more than any other. At just 21, the young designer took over the house of Dior, at the age of 26 he invented the women’s tuxedo, rethought the classic men’s suit and soon gave the world safari style.Not to mention the legendary see-through blouse, the dress inspired by Piet Mondrian’s work, and the lacquered trench coat. All this, meanwhile, was based on the neural network and showed us what the designer was going to do next.