Three Emerging Technologies Laying The Foundation For A More Sustainable Future
It is no secret that how fashion does business is profoundly impacting climate change in the world's environment. The good news is that the industry is finally waking up to emerging technology solutions designed to lay the foundation for a more sustainable...
Hermès x MycoWorks Sylvania, a New Gen Hybrid of Nature and Biotechnology
On a quest for fashion tech excellence, Hermès and MycoWorks have created, together, a material that brags the highest standards of quality. The collaboration, which started three years ago, has introduced Sylvania, a new material hybrid of nature and biotechnology. The patented...
Did LFW Exhibitors Miss a 3D Trick? Fashion Technologist Amal Jooma Seems To Thinks So.
"Traditionally, London Fashion Week has been an all-encompassing immersive experience; however, the long line of videos this year, all with disclaimers that they were shot in adherence to Covid-19 regulations, is unlikely to deliver an exciting experience. While beneficial to see collections...
The House of Alexander McQueen’s MCQ Places Its Bet on Blockchain
Partnering up with Everledger, the blockchain platform that brings provenance to luxury goods, MCQ, a fashion collective from Alexander McQueen's House, is placing its bet on blockchain technology. Hoping to give their items a longer life cycle, MCQ has already confirmed that the Blockchain...
NOVA’s Pearl Audio Earrings, Revolutionising the Audio Industry with Hidden Technology
Do any of you remember Ear-O-Smart? Their campaign hit the headlines back in 2016 and was covered by the likes of Forbes.com, CBC News, Wareable and the BBC. Ear-O-Smart got the kind of attention that ensured that their crowdfunding campaign got off to...
Mapping Fashion Tech: A Global Outlook
Even though the pandemic-induced shocks are still reverberating through the industry, technology has become the constant, continually opening new doors to industry innovations. It has helped fashion businesses stay in business as all industries continue to battle through the unpredictable pandemic. Forced...
What Lessons Could The Industry Learn From Topshop’s Downfall?
As the world of fashion changes right before our eyes, many die-hard fans are still shocked that high street royalty brand Topshop has fallen into administration. Although they officially confirmed the news in November 2020, rumours had already been spreading that Topshop...
Bellabeat’s Unique Approach to Women’s Wellness is Powered by User Data
Bellabeat is no stranger to supporting women through their wellness journey. The tech company has been producing innovative products that easily track their overall health and wellness throughout different life stages since it launched in 2014. Most recently, the wellness brand has...
Flora Davidson: “Those who resist change and wait for the ‘return to normal’ may risk not being around long enough to see it.”
When it comes to 2021 predictions for the fashion industry Flora Davidson says: "There is no doubt 2020 was an unusual year - the myriad of Covid-related challenges has made it an exhausting and unpredictable time for many in the fashion industry. What...