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On June 7, 2018
By Amanda Cosco
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How Automation Will Impact Garment Workers in Bangladesh

Bangladesh is the number two exporter of ready-made clothing in the world, surpassed only by China. For this rapidly developing economy, the garment industry is the single source of growth and the primary source of foreign exchange earnings. In a…

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On May 30, 2018
By Amanda Cosco
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Style meets Science in an Upcoming Fashion Exhibition at the ROM

When most of us think of haute couture, we think of style and not science, but an upcoming exhibition in Toronto will show how one artist fuses fashion design with technological innovation. Iris van Herpen: Transforming Fashion is a major…

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On May 30, 2018
By Amanda Cosco
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How the Mircofactory is Transforming the Textile Industry

The trade show floor roars with the sound of machinery. Steam puffs towards the ceiling as automated cutters, sewers, and other manufacturing equipment dance in circuits in a grand display of industry. It's Electric Runway's first time at Texprocess Americas 2018, and…

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On April 19, 2018
By Amanda Cosco
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Testing out ZARA’s Augmented Reality Experience

Yesterday, ZARA unveiled it's augmented reality experience across 120 flagship locations in an effort to connect with increasingly mobile-focused shoppers. As the main brand for Inditex group, one of the largest retailers in the world, ZARA is leading the way for…

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On March 22, 2018
By Amanda Cosco
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BTS of Our Wearable Tech Runway Show

ICYMI, Electric Runway just curated a wearable tech runway show for Toronto Men's Fashion Week (TOM*). You can read all about the event here. In this video, we take you behind-the-scenes for an up-close look at the making of the event.…

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On March 19, 2018
By Amanda Cosco
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We Curated a Wearable Tech Runway Show for Toronto Men’s Fashion Week!

For the spring/summer edition of Toronto Men's Fashion Week, locally known as TOM*, Electric Runway curated a wearable tech runway show. We reached out to our contacts and our community to bring together the latest in wearables and smart fashion.…

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On January 26, 2018
By Amanda Cosco
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A future fashion festival, shape-shifting mannequins, and self-heating jackets

In this edition of #FashionTech Friday, Amanda Cosco shares the leading stories you need to know about at the intersection of design and innovation: The Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival (VAMFF) is an annual celebration of fashion, arts, and ideas.…

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On January 22, 2018
By Amanda Cosco
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Hands on with the Motiv Ring

In our latest video, I unbox and share my first impressions of the Motiv ring, a smart ring from Motiv Inc. The sleek, lightweight piece of jewellery retails for $199 USD and is available in seven sizes and two colours. By giving…

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On January 7, 2018
By Amanda Cosco
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Favourite Tech Features from Cadillac’s 2018 XT5

I was given a brand new 2018 Cadillac XT5 to try for the holiday season. Here are some of my favourite tech features, and why I think cars are becoming more like wearables.