Threads of AI: New York’s Summer of Digital Couture

By: Sienna Bloom, Senior Culture & Innovation Editor

As temperatures rise in New York City, the conversation around AI and fashion design has never been hotter. This June, the Cooper Hewitt Design Triennial opened its new exhibition “Digital Threads,” showcasing AI-assisted textiles from names like Collina Strada and emerging Brooklyn designers experimenting with generative patterns.

On the streets of SoHo and Bushwick, pop-up experiences invite fashion enthusiasts to create unique garments with AI-driven design kiosks. Meanwhile, the newly launched “AI Fashion Week” at Hudson Yards presented collections where algorithms co-created looks with designers in real time.

The buzz isn’t just in museums and runways. Brands like Rag & Bone and smaller collectives are hosting workshops teaching creatives how to integrate AI tools ethically into their design processes. The energy in New York feels like a cultural inflection point for technology’s role in fashion.

If you’re in the city, don’t miss your chance to see how digital couture is evolving. Visit the Cooper Hewitt show before it closes in September or join a local workshop to learn how AI can help you express your unique style while staying true to your brand’s identity. Share your favorite AI-inspired looks and stories with us on Instagram by tagging @IlmodaEdit to join the conversation and inspire our growing community of forward-thinking creatives.