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NZ Herald
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- NZ Herald
AI influencer Mia Zelu stuns Wimbledon with lifelike Instagram posts
The model, who bills herself as a 'digital storyteller' and 'AI influencer', captioned one picture: 'Still not over the event … but the party's a whole other game.' She asked her thousands of followers, who often leave compliments and answers in her comment section: 'Which Wimbledon match was your fave?' Another post portrayed the tennis influencer watching a match on what appeared to be Centre Court, where A-listers rub shoulders with royalty every summer. The AI-generated model presents a hyper-realistic front, coupled with human-like feelings and thoughts expressed in her captions. Photo / AI-generated Influencers have been more prominent in SW19's star-studded crowd in recent years, with glamorous tennis 'WAG' Morgan Riddle taking centre-stage this month. The partner of Taylor Fritz, the American professional, Riddle championed Wimbledon's sporty chic aesthetic with viral posts across her social media platforms from the courtside. The former model was profiled in Netflix's Break Point series in 2023, in which she became known for her 'tennis-core' chic. The New York Times later dubbed her 'the most famous woman in men's tennis'. Morgan Riddle, partner of Taylor Fritz, the American tennis pro, is a real person. Photo / Getty Images It seems Zelu, whose creator remains unknown, may be aiming to capitalise on the same trend with her picture-perfect, elegant outfits and flowing blonde hair. Despite disclosing the use of AI in her bio, the model was inundated with admirers who took to the platform commenting 'will you marry me' and 'you look stunning'. She even has a brunette 'sister' named Ana, who has amassed 266,000 followers on her own page. In one post, appearing to be at the French Open, Zelu's pictures on court were captioned, arguably misleadingly: 'Pure sunshine and good vibes! Soaking up every bit of this energy … Which photo is your favourite?' Generative AI in the entertainment industry It comes after Netflix said it had used the controversial technology in one of its TV shows for the first time. Ted Sarandos, the streaming giant's co-chief executive, said visual effects were created by generative AI, which produces videos and images based on human-inputted prompts, in one of its original series. It was used to create a scene of a building collapsing in The Eternaut, the Argentine science fiction show. Sarandos said the technology had allowed the show's production to finish the scenes at a lower cost and 10 times faster than if they had used traditional special effects tools. Generative AI could be useful for productions with smaller budgets in the long term, but remains controversial in the entertainment world, however. Politicians and creatives are fighting to protect artists' copyright amid concerns that AI will create content using others' work without their consent. Some of Britain's most prominent artists and musicians have demanded more protections in the last year. They include Kate Bush, Annie Lennox, Damon Albarn, Billy Ocean, The Clash, Cat Stevens and Hans Zimmer. AI-generated content might prove more difficult to police within the sphere of social media. Meta has introduced an opt-in label for the content, but there have long been fears that AI image tools could be used to create highly convincing 'deepfakes' and images or videos that could help spread disinformation or influence elections. While Zelu might not present an electoral threat, the fake model's plausible captions and hyper-realistic images may have fooled even the most tech-savvy Wimbledon fans.
Yahoo
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
White Hot Looks Are Trending at Wimbledon 2025: Morgan Riddle in White Lace, Monica Barbaro in Ralph Lauren and More
Tennis whites have a storied history at The Championships, Wimbledon, as the dress code for competitors on the court. But at the 2025 edition of the tennis grand slam tournament, several high-profile spectators put their own spins on monochromatic white looks. Morgan Riddle, Monica Barbaro and more stars opted for all-white attire during their time at Wimbledon over the course of the last several days. Ahead, WWD breaks down those looks and more. More from WWD EXCLUSIVE: Ellesse Returns to the U.S. With Revamped Identity and New Licensee Kirsten Dunst, Sofia Coppola Celebrate at Chanel Couture Show, Naomi Campbell Talks DJing, & Making a TikTok Challenge Lorde Styles an Effortless Hairdo for Chanel's Fall 2025 Couture Show in Paris Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas attended Wimbledon on July 2, favoring business-oriented attire to match the occasion. While Jonas suited up in a navy blazer, cream trousers, light blue shirt and tie, Chopra favored a sleeveless white dress with a cinched waist and flowing, pleated skirt courtesy of Ralph Lauren. Monaica Barbaro favored a flowing dress from Ralph Lauren Collection when she attended Wimbledon on Sunday. The 'A Complete Unknown' Oscar nominee's dress featured a sleeveless silhouette with a fitted bodice and ethereal skirt. She paired the dress with strappy white sandals, too. Morgan Riddle wore her spin on the white hot trend at Wimbledon on July 2. The social media influencer and partner of American tennis player Taylor Fritz styled a sleeveless Dolce and Gabbana midi dress with vintage Chanel jewelry. Andrew Garfield also opted for Ralph Lauren. The actor wore white, tailored trousers with a linen shirt and a sweater tied over his shoulder at the tournament on Sunday. He paired the look with brown loafers. Designer Harris Reed wore coordinated, high-waisted white shorts with a complementary jacket on Monday. Reed did, however, add contrasting colors to his look, wearing a black shirt with a striking collar and black loafers. Maude Apatow wore an intricately designed midi dress by Ralph Lauren on Sunday. The 'Euphoria' star wore a tightly woven, plain-weave cotton poplin dress, designed with a tiered ruffled skirt, scalloped edges, and a stand collar. She paired the dress with strappy sandal heels. View Gallery Launch Gallery: Wimbledon 2025 Celebrity Looks, Live Updates: Harris Reed, Maude Apatow and More Photos Best of WWD A Look Back at Fourth of July Celebrations at the White House Princess Diana's Birthday Looks Through the Years: Her Sleek Black Jacques Azagury Dress, Vibrant Colors and More Lauren Sánchez's Fashion Evolution Through the Years: From Her Days as TV News Anchor to Today
Yahoo
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Morgan Riddle Brings Polka Dot Trend in Alessandra Rich to Wimbledon
Taylor Fritz's girlfriend, Morgan Riddle, embraced the ongoing polka dot trend for the fourth day of The Championships, Wimbledon on Thursday in London. The social media influencer arrived at the event, wearing a coordinated look courtesy of designer Alessandra Rich. Riddle styled a set with a navy blue base fabric and white polka dots, echoing a classic pattern with a streamlined silhouette for Wimbledon's historic, formal atmosphere. The long-sleeve blouse of Riddle's sartorial statement featured slightly puffed shoulders with a plunging neckline adorned by a feminine bow. Beneath the bow on Riddle's blouse, a shimmering silver gem button could be glimpsed. More from WWD Roger Federer Shares His Wimbledon Prediction at Rolex Bond Street Flagship Cherry Beagles Is Empowering Women in Sports With the 400 Club American Express, Katie Boulter Team on Tennis-inspired Charm Collection Riddle's cropped blouse paired with her high-waisted skirt, which also featured the silver gem button motif to the side. The skirt include a slight slit and minimal fabric draping for added tension and juxtaposition. Riddle paired her look with white, pointed-toe kitten heels. She accessorized with a few rings and a pair of gold sunglasses with brown lenses. Polka dots are having a revival in 2025, appearing on runways and in street style alike. Brands such as Jacquemus, Acne Studios, Fendi, Isabel Marant, Moschino, Altuzarra, Brandon Maxwell, Carolina Herrera and Valentino have all embraced the pattern this year, featuring polka dots on everything from dresses and knitwear to statement coats and accessories. Since Riddle and Fritz began their relationship in early 2020, Riddle has become a major fixture at several of Frtiz's matches. Riddle was previously spotted in Fritz's player's box at the 2025 French Open last May, where she styled a similar look to Thursday's Wimbledon attire. She styled a sleeveless black-and-white polka dot dress with a vintage-inspired bustier element. The French Open also served as the site where WWD had the opportunity to chat with the influencer about the rise in tenniscore looks. 'Tenniscore is in,' Riddle told WWD in her profile from the 2024 French Open. The tenniscore trend saw a major moment of synergy in 2024, thanks in no small part to the film 'Challengers' starring Zendaya. Throughout her press tour, the actress styled several looks that spoke to the tenniscore trend, orchestrated by image architect Law Roach. For spectators at Wimbledon, however, business attire and more tailored, streamlined looks have been the sartorial order when watching matches in the stands. Cate Blanchett styled a suited look by Giorgio Armani with the Prince of Wales pattern on Tuesday, while Princess Beatrice of the British royal family wore a Sandro coordinated look for the tournament on Monday. View Gallery Launch Gallery: Wimbledon 2025 Celebrity Looks, Live Updates: Jessica Alba, Leslie Mann and More Photos Best of WWD A Look Back at Fourth of July Celebrations at the White House Princess Diana's Birthday Looks Through the Years: Her Sleek Black Jacques Azagury Dress, Vibrant Colors and More Lauren Sánchez's Fashion Evolution Through the Years: From Her Days as TV News Anchor to Today
Yahoo
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Sienna Miller Embraces Summery Allure in Floral Alessandra Rich Minidress at Wimbledon 2025
Sienna Miller embraced flower power in an Alessandra Rich dress for The Championships, Wimbledon on Tuesday in London. The actress and model wore a minidress from the eponymous designer, featuring a bevy of feminine elements throughout the look. Miller's minidress featured a drop waist silhouette with ruffle detailing at the hips. On the bodice of the dress, the piece included even more ruffle details at the neckline along with puff sleeves that cinched at the end. The neckline included a black string of fabric tied into a delicate bow. All over the cream fabric of the dress, purple and orange rosettes featured throughout. More from WWD Janet Jackson Brings Modern Tailoring in Stella McCartney Suit to 'Cabaret' Milestone Gala White Hot Looks Are Trending at Wimbledon 2025: Morgan Riddle in White Lace, Monica Barbaro in Ralph Lauren and More Brooks Nader Brings the White Shoe Trend to Wimbledon 2025 in Peep-toe Mules Miller accessorized her look with brown sunglasses and opted to go minimal with her jewelry. The 'Horizon: An American Saga' actress was joined by her partner Oli Green. Green styled a suited look for the Grand Slam tennis tournament, wearing shades of navy, light blue and a gray tie for his attire. Morgan Riddle was also seen wearing a design by Alessandra Rich earlier in the tournament. On July 3, Riddle was seen wearing a coordinated set, featuring a navy blue base fabric and white polka dots, merging a classic pattern with a streamlined silhouette. Both Riddle's and Miller's Alessandra Rich looks catered to Wimbledon's more formal dress code. The Grand Slam tennis tournament, which is nearly 150 years old, requires players to wear all-white tennis kits on court, while spectators are encouraged to dress in business attire, forgoing street style for pieces that are more polished. Several spectators at the 2025 edition of Wimbledon took the tennis whites dress code a step further by styling monochrome attire in cream and crisp white. Monica Barbaro, Andrew Garfield, Maude Apatow, Priyanka Chopra Jonas and more styled all-white ensembles thus far. View Gallery Launch Gallery: Wimbledon 2025 Celebrity Looks, Live Updates: Harris Reed, Maude Apatow and More Photos Best of WWD A Look Back at Fourth of July Celebrations at the White House Princess Diana's Birthday Looks Through the Years: Her Sleek Black Jacques Azagury Dress, Vibrant Colors and More Lauren Sánchez's Fashion Evolution Through the Years: From Her Days as TV News Anchor to Today
Yahoo
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Who is Morgan Riddle? A fashion influencer at Wimbledon who attends boyfriend Taylor Fritz's matches
LONDON (AP) — Morgan Riddle's effect on Wimbledon semifinalist Taylor Fritz's rise in the rankings has been significant. He says so himself. Riddle has been at the All England Club this year and others in her role as a fashion influencer, telling her hundreds of thousands of social media followers how tennis has become "the chicest sport in the world.' She's been featured in Vogue, Harper's Bazaar and the New York Times' Style section. She was seated at Centre Court on Friday for her boyfriend Fritz's match against Carlos Alcaraz. Riddle frequently is at tournaments to cheer for him. They were featured in the Netflix tennis documentary ' Break Point.' Morgan Riddle went from Minnesota to New York and multiple internships Riddle, 27, is a Minnesota native who attended Wagner College in New York City. 'By the end of my junior year, I had completed seven internships,' she said in a Wagner College video about the Class of 2019 member. Riddle explained that the internships included gigs at a magazine, a newspaper, a government office, a coffee company startup and a real estate company, with tasks including social media. Riddle and Fritz met about five years ago. Taylor Fritz credits Morgan Riddle's influence Fritz was the U.S. Open runner-up last September — his first appearance in a Grand Slam final — and reached a career-high ranking of No. 4 in November. He says it's important to have someone 'push you in the right direction all the time, supporting you." He spoke about Riddle's role after his 6-3, 6-4, 1-6, 7-6 (4) victory over Karen Khachanov in the quarterfinals. 'There's an obvious correlation between my results and ranking and the time we've been together,' he said. 'I would have to say she's been a big help to me, just kind of keeping me focused, having someone who cares and just pushes you to just do better and do the right things, be healthier.' Morgan Riddle promotes fashion and explains 'tenniscore' Riddle has worked with the All England Club to create video segments called 'Wimbledon Threads.' Wearing brands such as Chanel and Jimmy Choo, she details trends like 'tenniscore.' ''Tenniscore' isn't just about pleated skirts and vintage polos. It's about aspirational minimalism with a competitive edge,' she said in a video last week entitled ' How Wimbledon made tennis chic.' She added that Wimbledon has 'helped tennis become the chicest sport in the world.' Riddle isn't afraid to throw a few zingers. 'Of course we're here for the tennis but what was once a strictly sporting event has also turned into a global fashion spectacle. I know some of you may not want to hear that but just because the fact annoys you, doesn't make it any less true,' she said. That segment has 12,300 views as of Friday — a different Wimbledon video featuring a kid asking Aryna Sabalenka about pancakes has more than double that. Riddle's clips on TikTok, where she has nearly 600,000 followers, are more popular. She also has more than 450,000 followers on Instagram. Fritz often takes photos of her to post on social media. 'I've definitely gotten a lot better over the last couple of years but very reluctantly,' he said in an interview with The Associated Press last year. 'It's very embarrassing in public when I'm taking pictures (and) people are looking at me taking pictures of her. But you got to do what you got to do sometimes. She also takes good pictures of me.' ___ AP tennis:
