On Christmas Day, December 25, 2016, the hearts of fans of British performer and songwriter George Michael were shattered by the news of his death. He passed away at the age of 53. However, the singer is considered a symbol and icon of Christmas not because his death coincided with the holiday, but because of the song that made him famous: “Last Christmas” (1984). HouseWife has already written about this legendary composition — the story of its creation and its lasting popularity. George Michael wrote the single and performed it as part of the duo Wham! — alongside Andrew Ridgeley. Ultimately, the song made it into the all-time top ten hits. And next year, Last Christmas will celebrate its 40th anniversary (!).
This prologue explains why the British edition Daily Star turned to artificial intelligence during the winter holiday season. Journalists from the publication asked the neural network Midjourney to show what George Michael might look like today at 60 if he were still alive.
The AI tool Midjourney, which creates images from textual descriptions, produced images suggesting that even at 60 he would still stand out for his style and elegance.
The AI imagined that even at 60 he wouldn’t give up his sunglasses — and that he’d look great with gray hair.
In one image, George wears a deep V-neck T-shirt and a black leather jacket. He sports a smart haircut and a neat beard. Midjourney didn’t spare the deep wrinkles — they read more like part of his character and his overall look. The Daily Star says this style gives him a resemblance to Pierce Brosnan’s James Bond.
In another image, he sticks with the black leather jacket and sunglasses, with a small pearl earring in his ear. The highlight of this look is a striking golden-brown scarf.
One image shows him in a luxurious floral jacket over a sheer top, wearing a bold chain around his neck and a ring on his finger.
Credit the AI: it nailed George Michael’s image as an exceptionally stylish man with refined taste and a love of beautiful things. In fans’ memories and in the AI’s renderings, he remains a true fashion icon!
