Vogue World 2026: Milano concluded its live-streamed fashion event at the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II with the deployment of four humanoid robots developed by Unitree Robotics. According to Vogue, the robotic procession occurred during the show’s fourth act, titled “The Age of Intelligence,” alongside models including Alex Consani, Ruth Deng, and Yumi Nu.
The Creative Rationale Behind Runway Robotics
The event was designed to celebrate Italian craftsmanship while examining human artistry in the context of artificial intelligence, according to Vogue World 2026: Milano creative director Juan Costa Paz. Costa Paz stated that the inclusion of the technology represented the early stages of robotics. According to Costa Paz, the machines were intended to serve as an inflection point, acknowledging that artificial intelligence and robotics are permanent fixtures in the cultural landscape.
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The runway presentation mirrored themes explored in a digital short film created for Vogue by Bardia Zeinalli. The video featured Italian supermodel Vittoria Ceretti transformed into “Vittori-AI” utilizing visual effects by Hunter Hornof. Ceretti noted that while technology can imitate styles and generate ideas, human emotion and experience remain irreplaceable. Zeinalli stated that the project aimed to provide reassurance regarding the direction of human creativity alongside emerging technology.
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The juxtaposition of archival fashion against modern robotics highlighted ongoing debates within the creative community regarding the commercialization of art.
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