IntroductionFashion is big business. Whether sold online or in a physical store, clothing is one of the largest drivers of retail sales. The availability of datasets like DeepFashion open up new possibilities. Imagine having an AI-powered classifier that stores could use to identify what people entering the store are wearing. This information could be used passively, to gather aggregate intelligence on what kinds of clothing shoppers typically wear. Or, it could be used actively. For example,...

IntroductionFashion is big business. Whether sold online or in a physical store, clothing is one of the largest drivers of retail sales. The availability of datasets like DeepFashion open up new possibilities. Imagine having an AI-powered classifier that stores could use to identify what people entering the store are wearing. This information could be used passively, to gather aggregate intelligence on what kinds of clothing shoppers typically wear. Or, it could be used actively. For example,...