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AI Fashion Prompts: A Dress Request for the Ages in Forbidden Planet

2 min readJul 8, 2025

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Altaira Morbius and Robby the robot from Forbidden Planet.
Altaira Morbius and Robby the robot from Forbidden Planet.

Welcome, fellow Earthlings, on a sparkling journey back to 1956, when the world was captivated by the wonders of space travel and fashion matched the daring of the stars. Enter Forbidden Planet, the sci-fi classic that introduced us to interstellar adventures while showcasing one of the first instances of AI, Robby the Robot, who served as a fashion consultant.

Imagine the scene: Altaira Morbius, our leading lady, struts into the room, embracing her inner diva, and declares, “Robby, I need a new dress right away!” What a powerful prompt. It’s like texting your own AI and asking for a wardrobe upgrade instantly.

But wait, the request gets even better! Altaira insists, “Oh, but this one must be different. Absolutely nothing must show, below, above, or through.” Talk about raising the bar! If only our modern AI assistants could understand such specific fashion needs. “Robby, make it eye-proof, not radiation-proof!” Now that’s a dress code.

As the conversation goes on, Altaira’s vision becomes clearer: “It must be the loveliest, softest thing you’ve ever made for me, with lots and lots of star sapphires.” Because, clearly, what’s a dress without a touch of cosmic sparkle? Robby, always eager to please, replies, “Stars and sapphires take a week to crystallize properly. Would…

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Anthony Phills
Anthony Phills

Written by Anthony Phills

Author, Designer, Public Speaker and A.I.: Business Strategies and Applications Certified — Http://Phills.com