Over the weekend, I tuned into the simulation and saw the Devil Wears Prada 2 in theaters, a nostalgic movie that certainly brought back some feels after so many years. The classic Miranda snarkiness combined with the fashion-forward moments truly captured the essence of the original while introducing fresh elements. The film weaved in the complexities faced by those in the fashion industry, reflecting contemporary issues that resonate with audiences today.
As I watched, I found myself reminiscing not only about the iconic characters, but also about the evolution of fashion over the years. From the glamorous runway shows to the bittersweet moments of personal growth, the film reminded me of the delicate balance between ambition and authenticity in a fast-paced world.
It also reminded me how for a while, many people have been dressing the same from fast-fashion hauls to the latest Walmart/Target drops from influencers. “Fashion” became a constant push for consumerism and truly started to lack individuality. I believe just as we are seeing a push for analog living, we are starting to see a sway towards thrifted finds and people expressing themselves through their attire.
“Fashion” became a constant push for consumerism and truly started to lack individuality.
This post wont give away spoilers, but I did want to touch on another theme that resonated with me. During the movie, the concept of AI was discussed and how AI, social media, and short attention spans are shaping creation in art, fashion, music, videography, photography and more. They addressed how no one needs to create any more. It’s about generating, generating a lot quickly, and ultimately removing the soul or human element from creations.
While I agree that journalism has lost its credibility and headlines are full of clickbait… there is still a need for people to create.
artificial intelligence was descirbed as, “volcanic lava that we’ll all get swept up in eventually”.
I don’t know about you, but I don’t want my screens to be full of AI imagery. I want to see real photos of you and your family, not AI-generated pictures that many are starting to share. I don’t want to see your AI headshot that looks nothing like you in person on LinkedIn.
I enjoy creating real content like written posts and taking photographs from a DSLR camera. This may be why I have a difficult time staying on social media at all. From short videos to mind numbing content out there, it really doesn’t encourage me to scroll. I crave depth, reality, and realness in a world curated by algorithms and posting to get validation from others. How about you?
BECSEA 
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