NEW YORK FASHION WEEK SS26 ENDS WITH STANDING OVATIONS FROM ROBOT AUDIENCE
Critics Replaced by AI – Reviews Harsher Than Human Ones!
NEW YORK CITY – The Spring/Summer 2026 shows came to a dazzling close last night, but the loudest cheers didn’t come from fashion editors or influencers. Instead, they came from a crowd of humanoid robots programmed to clap, whistle, and even throw roses on the runway.
“THE FUTURE IS HERE!” declared designer Marla de Voss, bowing deeply before her chrome-plated front row. “The robots don’t lie. They don’t network. They don’t pretend to like your collection so they can keep their seat next season. They just… respond.”
Indeed, the applause was thunderous – until the reviews dropped.
For the first time ever, human fashion critics were replaced entirely by artificial intelligence. Algorithms analyzed fabric choices, cut, silhouette, and cultural resonance before issuing instant reviews, broadcast to the world within seconds.
The verdict? Brutal.
One AI critic wrote:
> “Collection resembles post-apocalyptic pajamas. Unfit for human or robot consumption.”
Another offered:
> “Innovative tailoring, but models walked like Wi-Fi routers searching for signal. Overall: 4.2/10.”
Even Anna Wintour’s digital doppelgänger appeared, generated by a mysterious deepfake system, to declare:
> “This season belongs in the recycle bin.”
Designers staggered out of Lincoln Center clutching both champagne and tissues. “Humans can be cruel,” sighed veteran designer Luca Marné, “but robots are merciless. They don’t even enjoy the after-party hors d’oeuvres.”
Still, not everyone was dismayed. Several buyers praised the honesty of algorithmic criticism. “At least now we know exactly what works and what doesn’t,” said one Parisian boutique owner. “If the robots approve, the clothes sell. If not, you’re finished.”
As the fashion world braces for next season, rumors swirl that London Fashion Week may go one step further: AI not only reviewing shows, but also designing entire collections.
Would you wear clothes designed by a robot? Better question: would you dare to ignore them?
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