The first edition of Fashion AI Expo took place during Paris Fashion Week, bringing together a curated community of fashion houses, AI startups, luxury professionals and creative innovators.
Paris, 6 March 2026
The first edition of Fashion AI Expo, founded by Olga Gasnier, debuted in Paris during Paris Fashion Week, bringing together designers, technology companies, investors and creative professionals from over ten countries.
The event created a unique meeting point for fashion houses, AI startups, and creative professionals — a space where the boundaries between heritage craftsmanship and next-generation technology were explored, challenged and reimagined.
The evening brought together a carefully curated audience of luxury executives, AI founders, international press and investors — all united by a shared conviction that fashion and technology are entering a new era together.
Watch the official event film from the first edition of Fashion AI Expo, held during Paris Fashion Week at Maison Pierre Cardin.
The inaugural edition opened with a runway presentation by the legendary fashion house Pierre Cardin — Guest of Honour of the first edition. Rodrigo Basilicati-Cardin, President of the House of Pierre Cardin, reflected on the importance of continuing the house's pioneering spirit in the age of AI, and on the relevance of this new cultural intersection for the future of luxury fashion.
Several pioneering technology companies presented how artificial intelligence is transforming creative production, wholesale and the digital fashion experience.
AIVE, the Creative Intelligence System, transforms brands', agencies' and media companies' videos into a large-scale performance system. By industrializing video production, AIVE enables organizations to multiply content volumes by up to ten while reducing costs by up to eighty percent, while guaranteeing absolute control over brand DNA.
Kingpin, an AI-powered wholesale platform built for fashion brands, replaces hours of buyer research and complex marketplace navigation. Harsh Sajnani demonstrated how artificial intelligence can transform the traditional wholesale relationship between Parisian brands and international buyers.
DRESSX, the digital fashion platform and technology company, presented its latest virtual try-on technology, showing how digital tools can extend the reach of physical collections and create entirely new consumer experiences in fashion.
Fashion AI Expo was a great example of how technology and fashion can come together in one space. The runway shows by Pierre Cardin and Dia de Rose were a true source of creativity and inspiration. At the event, I presented DRESSX's newest AI virtual try-on technology, creating photo and video outputs on the same looks that had just appeared on the runway. It was exciting to see how digital tools can extend and reimagine fashion beyond the show itself. I was truly inspired to be part of an event that highlights the growing connection between fashion and technology.
The event showcased how fashion brands are integrating artificial intelligence into storytelling, design and consumer engagement — from eco-luxury to fine jewellery.
Thalie Paris, the eco-luxury handbag brand, presented its experimental campaign "What Thalie Bag Are You?" — an AI-driven interactive experience exploring how generative technology can express personality through luxury objects.
Known for bold silhouettes in cocktail and evening wear, Dia De Rose presented its integration of generative AI and virtual try-on technologies — bringing the brand's signature aesthetic into the digital fashion space.
Oliver Weber unveiled its AI Collection, created in Austria. The jewellery line blends traditional craftsmanship with AI-assisted design — a dialogue between heritage precision and next-generation creative tools.
Designer Yanord, founder of Haute Epicure, shared the personal inspiration behind his collection, highlighting the importance of reconnecting with heritage and personal memory in the digital era.
The brand's iconic sleeveless vest was inspired by a childhood memory from the countryside where the designer grew up — a shepherd walking through the fields with his flock. This quiet and powerful image became the starting point for a piece that transforms memory into material. Haute Epicure now uses artificial intelligence to visually reinterpret these memories, turning personal history into contemporary fashion narratives.
The event also explored the growing role of artificial intelligence in digital commerce and immersive shopping experiences.
Attach, in collaboration with Banuba, presented new approaches to AI-powered beauty and commerce technology. For more than ten years, Banuba has been developing advanced computer vision and augmented reality technologies used by global digital platforms. The company is now leveraging this expertise to build an AI Commerce Conversion Platform combining virtual try-on, intelligent recommendation systems, and data-driven analytics to help e-commerce brands improve conversion rates.
Fashion AI Expo served as a catalyst for new collaborations between fashion and technology companies — bringing together brands that had never previously shared the same stage.
Demonstrating how AI-driven wholesale tools can help Parisian brands connect with international buyers — bridging artisanal luxury and global distribution through intelligent technology.
Showcasing virtual makeup try-on and personalised product recommendations — exploring how AI can transform the beauty and fashion retail experience at every touchpoint.
Exploring the potential of digital fashion marketplaces and virtual try-on experiences — connecting heritage houses with next-generation digital distribution platforms.
A live demo illustrating how AI tools can collaborate with artists to generate new visual languages in fashion — presenting the creative potential of human-AI co-authorship.
The event concluded with a digital runway presentation created by AI fashion creator Terri Trovato, founder of The Darcy Agency. Her AI-generated Pierre Cardin runway explored how generative technology can extend fashion storytelling beyond the physical — into entirely new aesthetic territories.
The project was presented directly to Rodrigo Basilicati-Cardin, creating a symbolic dialogue between fashion heritage and the creative possibilities of artificial intelligence — a fitting close to the first edition of Fashion AI Expo.
Beyond presentations and runway shows, the event included a networking session that brought together all participants for conversations across the boundaries of fashion, technology and art. Artist Pati Avakian contributed a cultural dimension to the evening, presenting her work and creating a bridge between artistic practice and technological innovation.
The evening concluded with a champagne cocktail featuring Gustave Eiffel champagne — allowing guests to continue conversations, build new connections and explore future collaborations in an intimate Parisian setting.
Participants from luxury houses, tech companies and investment funds on what Fashion AI Expo means for the industry.
Fashion AI Expo's first edition was covered by leading fashion and technology media across Europe and internationally.
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