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Vogue's AI Model Sparks Body Image Controversy

8/1/2025

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A groundbreaking Guess advertisement in Vogue showcases an AI-generated model, a first for the iconic magazine. This bold move sparks worries about body image, with studies linking unrealistic beauty ideals to mental health struggles. Plus-size model Felicity Hayward expresses her disappointment, fearing it jeopardizes the hard-fought progress toward diversity in fashion.

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A groundbreaking Guess advertisement in Vogue showcases an AI-generated model, a first for the iconic magazine. This bold move sparks worries about body image, with studies linking unrealistic beauty ideals to mental health struggles. Plus-size model Felicity Hayward expresses her disappointment, fearing it jeopardizes the hard-fought progress toward diversity in fashion.