AI as fashion police: Can technology enforce dress codes in Tokyo's upscale venues?
In a column for Monocle, Tyler Brûlé humorously explores the potential of AI to solve the problem of poorly dressed diners at upscale Tokyo restaurants. He recounts a dinner at the Park Hyatt's New York Grill celebrating Melanie Brock's Order of the Rising Sun award, where the group observed numerous guests in athleisure and casual wear, contrasting with the elegant setting. Brûlé suggests that AI could act as a digital concierge, advising people like "Chad and Britney" based on their purchase history and uploaded images that they lack appropriate attire for venues like the Park Hyatt, and directing them to department stores or the Monocle Shop in Tomigaya for wardrobe updates. The piece blends personal anecdote with a critique of declining sartorial standards and a vision of AI-driven etiquette enforcement.
Key facts
- Tyler Brûlé wrote a column for Monocle titled 'Dress codes for dummies: Can AI save Chad and Britney from their worst wardrobe impulses?'
- The column recounts a dinner at New York Grill in the Park Hyatt Tokyo celebrating Melanie Brock's Order of the Rising Sun award.
- Melanie Brock was awarded the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon for her contribution to Japan-Australia relations.
- Brûlé observed poorly dressed patrons at the restaurant, including athleisure wear and casual clothing.
- Brûlé proposes that AI could advise users on appropriate attire for venues based on their purchase patterns and uploaded images.
- The Monocle Shop in Tomigaya is mentioned as a place where people could buy appropriate clothing and receive recommendations.
- The column is part of 'The Faster Lane' series on Monocle.
- The article was published on Monocle's website.
Entities
Artists
- Tyler Brûlé
- Melanie Brock
Institutions
- Monocle
- Park Hyatt Tokyo
- New York Grill
- Monocle Shop in Tomigaya
- Isetan department store
Locations
- Tokyo
- Japan
- Yamanashi Prefecture
- Tomigaya
- Santa Monica
Sources
- Monocle —