If Designers Were Inclusive

It might be a farfetched dream, but thanks to AI, I can finally see myself in the iconic ads that inspire me.

a reimagining of the iconic Charlize Theron J’Adior ad - featuring me!

For years, I've flipped through fashion magazines and scrolled through iconic ad campaigns, always playing the same game: imagining what these looks would feel like on a body like mine. As a plus-size woman, this wasn't just wishful thinking – it was a necessity. Because let's be real: when was the last time you saw a curvy body in a groundbreaking fashion campaign?

But something's changing. Thanks to AI, I'm no longer just imagining – I'm seeing. For the first time, I can visualize iconic fashion moments with bodies that look like mine, yours, and everyone else's who's been left out of fashion's narrow vision.

Think about it: What if the iconic Calvin Klein campaigns had featured curves? What if Kate Moss's famous "nothing comes between me and my Calvins" moment had been reimagined with plus-size models? What if Alexander McQueen's most boundary-pushing designs had been showcased on diverse body types?

Now we can see it. AI image generation is letting us reimagine fashion's most memorable moments with true inclusivity. It's not just about seeing bigger bodies – it's about seeing the artistry, the drama, the high fashion concepts we've always loved, just on bodies that reflect real people.

The implications are huge. When aspiring designers can see their ideas on diverse body types, when fashion students can study how garments work on different shapes, when brands can visualize their campaigns with true representation – that's when real change starts happening.

But here's the thing: AI shouldn't be the only way we see ourselves in fashion. It's showing us what's possible, yes, but it's also highlighting a glaring gap. If AI can show us these images so beautifully, why aren't designers and brands doing it themselves?

Maybe seeing these AI-generated alternatives will push the industry forward. Maybe seeing how stunning these iconic moments look on diverse bodies will help break down the barriers that have kept fashion so exclusive for so long.

Until then, I'll keep using AI to see myself in the fashion moments I love. Because sometimes, seeing is believing – and believing is the first step to changing.

What do you think? How would seeing more body diversity in iconic fashion moments have impacted your relationship with style?