Topic: Beauty Standards

The fashion brand Guess faced criticism for using AI-generated models, named Vivian and Anastasia, in its latest marketing campaigns and Vogue features. London-based agency Seraphine Valora defended the surreal imagery as a response to client needs, while critics argued the fake models perpetuate unrealistic beauty standards. The discussion suggests these digital avatars are a cost-saving measure that threatens the livelihoods of human models and photographers.

The hosts discuss the evolution of beauty standards, comparing the natural look of Marilyn Monroe to modern "Photoshopped" celebrities. This leads to an anecdote about a host making a disparaging comment about a worker's appearance in Amsterdam's Red Light District. The worker reportedly heard the comment through the glass and confronted the host's group.