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Generative AI Is Revolutionising Virtual Try-On. Will Shoppers Use It?

Open-sourced large language models have made it easier to create realistic images of online shoppers in outfits before they buy them. The next challenge is getting people to actually use the technology.
An image of Zalando's virtual try-on experience
With advancements in generative AI, retailers like Zalando are introducing virtual try-on to their shopping experiences. (Zalando)

It’s been nearly eight years since Zalando first began experimenting with virtual try-on.

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Malique Morris
Malique Morris

Malique Morris is Senior E-Commerce Correspondent at The Business of Fashion. He is based in New York and covers digital-native brands and shifts in the online shopping industry.

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