Johanne Rasmussen, Author at Electric Runway

On December 10, 2017
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The Fight Against Winter is Finally a Fair one

Winter has arrived, and while the season spells bright lights and hot chocolate, it also means temperatures that dip below freezing. Keep the chill off with these heated accessories and apparel that combine fashion and function. The folks at Vulpés must have…

Roundups

On December 2, 2017
By Johanne Rasmussen
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Best #FashionTech Talks to Binge Watch this Weekend

We love Ted Talks, especially when they're about wearables and the future of fashion and technology. Here are a few of our favourites right now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FbsGRknLYg4 The first talk is on fashion – from frivolity to sustainability. Rachel Arthur is an award-winning…

Podcasts

On November 30, 2017
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What Augmented Reality Means for the Fashion Industry

On the Electric Runway Podcast this week, fashion tech journalist Amanda Cosco sits down with Helen Papagiannis – one of the leading thinkers in augmented reality. In addition to being a designer, researcher, and public speaker on the subject, Helen is…

Podcasts

On November 24, 2017
By Johanne Rasmussen
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Head over Heels for Tanya Heath

On this week's episode of the Electric Runway podcast, fashion tech journalist Amanda Cosco interviews Tanya Heath about the designer's namesake brand. At Tanya Health retail locations or on TanyaHeath.com, customers can purchase shoes, boots, and pumps with a range of interchangeable heels that…

Podcasts

On November 20, 2017
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How BioTechnology with Bring our Clothes to Life

This week on the Electric Runway Podcast, fashion tech journalist Amanda Cosco talks with Wen Wang, a researcher out of the MIT Tangible Media Group. Through her research and work, Wen helps us imagine a future where our clothes are grown at home and clean themselves (!)

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On November 16, 2017
By Johanne Rasmussen
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Giving Textiles a Second Wind

As we all know, the fashion industry is one of the biggest sinners of modern-day pollution. It has even been named the second dirtiest industry in the world, only beaten by the oil and gas, and has been claimed to…

News

On November 14, 2017
By Johanne Rasmussen
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You Still Have Time to Apply to NYFTL’s 2018 Cohort

Are you a startup at the intersection of fashion and technology looking for a leg up? Our friends at the New York Fashion Tech Lab want you to apply to their 2018 cohort. Launched in partnership with leading fashion and…

Podcasts

On November 9, 2017
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A Hybrid Approach to Wearable Tech

On this episode of the Electric Runway podcast, fashion tech journalist Amanda Cosco sits down with Aram Hamparian, the Senior Director of Sales at Fossil Group Canada. While Fossil is known for their watches, many aren't aware of the company's partnerships…

Podcasts

On November 2, 2017
By Johanne Rasmussen
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Alexis Walsh on how to get recognized by Lady Gaga

Fashion Tech Journalist Amanda Cosco speaks with Alexis Walsh, the fashion designer whose work has caught the attention of Lady Gaga. By day, Walsh lends her talent to Ralph Lauren, but by night she experiments with new materials and furthers…