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New York Post
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
I tested Google's new AI dressing room — here's my verdict
I wasn't planning to try on Kate Hudson's yellow 'How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days' dress from my office desk this week. But that's what happened when I downloaded Doppl, Google's new AI fashion experiment that lets users virtually try on any outfit. Think Alicia Silverstone's digital closet in 'Clueless' — but AI, and on your phone. All you have to do is snap a full-body photo of yourself, upload the outfit you want to try and, within 30 to 60 seconds, your digital twin shows up wearing it. 8 The app was launched through Google Labs. Tamara Beckwith It's meant to replace your dressing room. So naturally, I gave it a shot. My 'Doppl' — unsettlingly similar to me, but with slightly-off proportions and longer hair — stood in the iconic yellow gown I've been obsessed with since middle school. Then it waved. Each animation is different. The app can create short videos of your AI clone moving in the outfit, usually with a slow turn or stiff pose. In this case, mine lifted an arm and posed like she was headed to the Oscars. 8 The yellow dress was nearly identical to the one Kate Hudson wears in 'How to Lose a Guy in 10 days.' Samantha Olander via Doppl 8 The animation gives people a chance to see themselves in different outfits. Samantha Olander via Doppl It was jarring. But I couldn't stop watching. The fit wasn't exact, but it was more accurate than I expected and enough to make me genuinely want the dress. Maybe need it. Doppl, launched last week through Google Labs, is part try-on tool, part tech experiment. Users can upload photos of outfits — whether it's a Pinterest fit, something from your favorite store's website or a sweater you spotted at a thrift shop — and the app creates a virtual version of you in the outfit. You can also skip using your own photo and choose from 20 preset AI models of different ages, races and body types. 8 Doppl currently supports images of tops, bottoms and dresses — but no shoes, bags or accessories. Google For now, Google says Doppl 'might not always get things right.' The app only supports tops, bottoms and dresses — no shoes, bags or accessories — and doesn't offer sizing advice or help with fit. Still, I wanted to see what it could do. One outfit I tested came from my Pinterest board — titled 'The Life of a Shopping Addict' — basically a running digital wish list of clothes I wish I owned. I picked a Saturday-night look: a black tank top and long, flowy skirt. Doppl gave me a short black mini dress and black boots that looked nothing like it. In some photos, it even added a few inches to my hair. 8 Users can upload screenshots of clothing from their favorite brands to see how the pieces might look on them. Samantha Olander via Doppl 8 When it works, it gives a surprisingly realistic preview of how the outfit might look on your body. Samantha Olander via Doppl Other outfits fared better. I uploaded a pair of jeans from Zara that had been sitting in my cart, and Doppl surprised me by generating an image that included the belt from the product photo, even though Google said accessories aren't yet supported. The rendering wasn't perfect, but as someone who's 5'10' and struggles to find jeans that are long enough online, it looked good enough. I bought them. From what I've seen, simpler outfits work best. The AI struggles with complex silhouettes — layered looks, blurry images, tricky fabrics — and occasionally invents new clothes from scratch if it can't figure things out. When it works, it's persuasive. 8 The app doesn't suggest sizes or guarantee fit, and layered or complex outfits may not render accurately. Samantha Olander via Doppl 8 Doppl uses generative AI to create digital try-ons, but results may include visual glitches or imagined clothing. Samantha Olander via Doppl When it doesn't, you're watching a glitchy clone wear something you didn't ask for. 'This is generative AI in an augmented reality format,' said Sucharita Kodali, a retail analyst at Forrester. 'I can't imagine that it wouldn't be useful. Is it going to be transformational and double anybody's business? No. But it'll be useful.' The app isn't perfect. Doppl skips over personalized questions like your height or measurements, which could make try-ons more accurate. You also have to be over 18, live in the U.S. and be logged into your Google account to use it. While it may not be replacing store dressing rooms anytime soon, for a free app on your phone, it gets surprisingly close. And it might just talk you into buying something you already wanted anyway.
Identity
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Identity
The Hair Theory: A TikTok Trend Or Truth Tied Up in Curls?
Every now and then, TikTok gives us a theory that's less about hard facts and more about vibes, and somehow, it makes complete sense. The Hair Theory: a trend that suggests your hairstyle, especially the decision to wear your hair straight or natural, isn't just about looks but about love, identity, and emotional safety. So, is this just another case of social media over-romanticizing everything? Or is there something deeper rooted in the way we style our hair? The Hair Theory argues that when someone straightens their hair, they're often in a performative mode and more guarded, maybe trying to impress or meet someone's expectations. On the other hand, natural curls, waves, or undone hair represent emotional openness, comfort, and self-acceptance. You'll see this play out in TikTok, where creators say they wore their hair straight while dating people who didn't fully see them and then went back to curls when they found someone who did. It's not scientific, sure. But it hits. We've seen it before, on screen. You don't have to scroll through TikTok to spot this conversation. It's been in front of our eyes for years in romantic comedies and dramas. Take 'How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days' as an example. Andie starts off with a sleek, straight hair picture-perfect image of control. But as she falls for Ben, we see more of her natural waves come out. It's subtle, but it speaks. Maybe it's not nonsense after all. What TikTok calls the 'Hair Theory' might sound ridiculous at first. But the truth is, hair has always been a metaphor. It's personal, emotional, and cultural. We cut it after breakups. We straighten it for job interviews. We hide, dye, and grow it out when we're changing, grieving, or healing. There's a reason people say 'New hair, new me.' So maybe the Hair Theory isn't scientific. But it's human, and that's enough. Do you agree?
Miami Herald
14-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
Martha Stewart shares why she was ‘scared' working with Matthew McConaughey
Martha Stewart had an interesting experience working alongside one of Hollywood's greatest actors. The 83-year-old bestselling author got a taste of what makes Matthew McConaughey so special when they both appeared in a Super Bowl ad for Uber Eats, released Feb. 9. 'He got me scared, actually. He scared me,' Stewart said to her guest Kate Hudson on the March 12 episode of 'The Martha Stewart Podcast.' In the commercial, McConaughey was asked to play a wide variety of characters as he 'exposed' the NFL for being a conspiracy to make people hungry. In their scene together, Stewart and McConaughey are in a board room meeting. 'This year, we've got a halftime show presented by an Apple — and a stadium named after…' McConaughey says. 'A salad!' Stewart says, referring to Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, where the 2025 Super Bowl took place. It was only one scene, but it was enough to leave a lasting impression on Stewart. 'He had to play 10 characters, and he got into each character. It takes him about 15 minutes,' Stewart explained, describing McConaughey as a 'method actor.' 'He's grunting and breathing and jumping up and down,' Stewart added. 'That scared me.' Hudson, who has worked alongside McConaughey in the 2003 film 'How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days' and 2008 film 'Fool's Gold,' knew exactly what Stewart was talking about. 'He'd make weird sounds. He makes sounds and does crazy things,' Hudson said of her former co-star. While she admitted that his methods are 'wild,' Hudson argued that it's his way of warming up and that you 'get used to it after the first couple weeks.' 'You probably just wanted to tell him to shut up,' Stewart joked. Despite his antics, Hudson described McConaughey as 'one of the most fun people to work with.' 'Energetically we're both very competitive,' Hudson continued. 'We have this thing when we're working together that's really fun.' 'Also, we're both very flirtatious ... He's super charismatic,' she added. Hudson's comments mirrored what she said about McConaughey in a March 11 interview with Vanity Fair, where she described filming 'How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days' as an 'amazing experience.' 'I think there's just a similar energy that somehow allowed us to be able to really connect onscreen and fall in love,' she explained. McConaughey shared similar praise for Hudson in an April interview with People. 'We challenged each other, we busted each other's chops and we laughed a lot,' he said of filming the 2003 rom-com. 'And there was a bit of rock and roll exchange that [we thought], 'Oh, this could be some heavyweight fun.' And I think that's why I was cast and that's why, to whatever extent, it worked,' he added. Of course, McConaughey isn't the only person Hudson admires and the singer-actress made sure to let Stewart know how much she means to her during their recent podcast discussion. 'I'm so excited. I love you, Martha. You're like my hero, just so you know,' Hudson said at the beginning of the March 12 episode. 'You really are one of my heroes,' she added.
Yahoo
13-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Kate Hudson hails Matthew McConaughey one of her 'great loves'
Kate Hudson has hailed Matthew McConaughey one of her "great loves". The 45-year-old actress - who has Ryder, 21, with ex-husband Chris Robinson, Bingham, 13, with former partner Matt Bellamy, and six-year-old Rani with fiance Danny Fujikawa - feels "really lucky" to have had such great natural "chemistry" with her friend, who she starred with in 2003's 'How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days' and 2008's 'Fool's Gold'. She told Vanity Fair in a video interview: 'There's just a similar energy that somehow allowed us to be able to really connect on screen and fall in love. 'It's like you have great loves of your life and then, like, as actresses, I think you have great loves in your work. And he's my one of my great loves, you know? "That just is something that happens when you meet and you feel that chemistry. It's just sort of an energetic thing. And great producers can see that right away. I feel really lucky that I got to experience that with someone as talented and as fun as Matthew." Kate hailed making her first movie with the Oscar-winning star - who has three children with wife Camila Alves - a "truly amazing experience. She added: "Matthew just brought it and he always does. and I think without ego and without any of it. He just brings so much amazing energy to everything he does." The 'Almost Famous' star thinks she and the 55-year-old actor have similar outlooks on life and work. She said: "With Matthew and I is just a very similar type of joie de vivre, we love life, we lead with energy very competitive by nature, we're competitive with each other. Very flirtatious, not afraid to be flirtatious." Meanwhile, Kate recently described herself as the "biggest flirt on the planet". Kate - who announced her engagement to Danny back in 2021 - told Bustle: "I'm the biggest flirt on the planet. So I think anybody who's ever been with me is very aware that I flirt with everybody - girls, boys. "Thank God Danny is my partner. He can handle this. I met the right guy." The 'Bride Wars' star also admitted that her sex life has improved in recent years. She shared: "The best part about sex in your 40s, honestly, is the freedom. "Sex isn't supposed to be pretty, and I think that when you get older you kind of have more fun with that."
Yahoo
10-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘Angry' Kate Hudson admits she's had to apologize to kids when ‘combative' behavior ‘goes too far'
Kate Hudson is keeping it real about the ups and downs of motherhood. During an interview on Kylie Kelce's 'Not Gonna Lie' podcast Thursday, the 'How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days' actress — who is mom to sons Ryder, 21, and Bingham, 13, and daughter Rani, 6 — candidly spoke about having apologize to her kids when she 'goes too far' in parenting. 'I became combative with my 13-year-old … where is that gonna go?' she said, referring to her son Bingham refusing to do something she asked him to do. 'But it happens all the time as a parent. When you walk away from it, you can recognize where you might've created more of a problem than you did a lesson,' Hudson, 45, added. 'The importance of being able to tell your kids that you could do better, I could've handled that situation better, actually models much more for them than being stubborn and saying, 'No I can't admit that I was wrong.'' The 'Glorious' singer said that has become the 'biggest lesson' for her now that she feels like a 'veteran mother.' 'I've been doing it for 21 years. It's like, to admit — you're gonna make mistakes, you're gonna be wrong,' she added. 'And to share your imperfections with your kids in moments without — to be able to say to your kids, 'I could have handled that better and I'm sorry because you don't deserve me to get that angry at you right now.'' Hudson said parents who don't realize their own behaviors could be teaching their children 'conflict resolution.' 'Sometimes in conflict, you go too far, and you need to say you're sorry. Instead of teaching them that you doubled down. And what you find in going to your kids and saying, 'I made a mistake,' … that connection becomes stronger. That has been the biggest lesson for me is knowing when to do that,' she explained. The 'Almost Famous' star admitted that parenting is 'hard' and that no matter how you try to do it, 'you're gonna make mistakes, you're gonna f–k your kids up at some point in some way.' 'Even in the most loving, connective, healthy, attached, parental situation, you're still going to mess up,' she said. Hudson welcomed her eldest son, Ryder, in January 2004 with her ex-husband, Chris Robinson. She then gave birth to Bingham, whom she shares with ex-fiancé Matt Bellamy, in July 2011. The actress became a mom of three in October 2018 when she and her now-fiancé, Danny Fujikawa, welcomed their daughter, Rani.
