NYFW 2015 Recap: Tick, Tock, Tech

Muchaneta Kapfunde | @FashNerdEditor

It is day 3 of NYFW and we are still on a natural Fashion Tech high!

Fashion Week for us, has quickly turned into a game of ‘Where is Wally?” We are determined to put the spotlight on designers who are breaking the traditional rules of fashion design by including a bit of Fashion Technology to their collections.

So far we have spotted a few of these stylish rebels whose imagination goes beyond just doing it for the column inches. So lets recap, our TOP 3  fashion movers and shakers who have taken tech and made it the highlight of their fashion season are:

Are You Periscope Ready?

This season, fashion week is all about live streaming app Periscope. Like a snow ball gaining momentum, it seems that this social media app is giving the everyday person unprecedented access to the once exclusive shows and backstage. Join the conversation by using hashtag #Fashionunfilterd. We love that Twitter’s Periscope is all about authentic real time access to fashion that has not always been so readily available. READ MORE.

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All About Fringe With Tech Benefits

Fashionable wearables is a market that is being cornered by designer Rebecca Minkoff. Her show today will be showing off her new collaboration with Case-Mate. We excited to see how the tech accessories will be captured by the drone’s aerial view. As we know Minkoff has worked with Case-Mate before. They designed and created a collection of popular tech bracelets. This season Rebecca Minkoff and Case-Mate will be launching three stylish fringe accessories. READ MORE.

Image Credit: Rebecca Minkoff
Image Credit: Rebecca Minkoff

A Tech Glimpse into the World of Zac Posen

Hoorah to Zac Posen. We started our NYFW report on the talented designer’s collab with Google’s Made with Code. The LBD, worn on the catwalk by model Coco Rocha, featured look at me LED lights and moving patterns that wowed the crowds. READ MORE.

NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 08: Model Coco Rocha wallks the runway in the Google Made With Code LED Dress at the ZAC Zac Posen SS16 NYFW show in partnership with Google Made With Code at Industria Studios on 8 September 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images for Google)
Photo Credit: Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images for Google)

So what did you think of our top 3 tech so far? Do you agree? Or did we miss anyone out? Sharing is caring folks, feel free to let us know your thoughts. Otherwise, we will stay on top of the tech this fashion season, and report it all on FashNerd.com