News Archives — Electric Runway

On August 7, 2019
By Genevieve Wright
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Prada Boosts Future Outlook, Invests In In-House Startups

Not typically considered an industry of futurists, fashion’s leading companies have often lagged behind in the tech race. Now - and not a moment too soon - Prada is the second of traditional luxury retailers to sponsor an accelerator program,…

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On July 22, 2019
By Genevieve Wright
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ASOS Employs “Responsible” Shopping Filter: Gimmick or Good Move?

This spring, ASOS replaced its former “Eco Edit” —a small, curated page of more sustainable brand offerings— to what it's now calling the “Responsible Edit.” The latter is a significantly larger collection of 3700 products ranging from clothing to accessories,…

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On March 20, 2019
By Amanda Cosco
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Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago Launches Wired to Wear Featuring Wearables from 360Fashion Network

Today, the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago is launching a temporary exhibit showcasing how digital technology is transforming our clothes to enhance our lives. Wired to Wear invites audiences to experience the merging of technology with the human…

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On March 12, 2019
By Amanda Cosco
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FiSF Finds a New Home at Bloomingdale’s to Expand Emerging Designer Program

Friends of Electric Runway will have heard us mention Fashion Incubator San Francisco (FiSF) before. For those not familiar, FiSF, with the support of Macy's, helps fashion designers become growth agents for their business through customized coaching and connections to the San…

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On March 12, 2019
By Amanda Cosco
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Join me March 21st for a panel on AR for Retail

Augmented reality (AR) poses unlimited possibilities for transforming the way we interact with the world around us, but can the technology help retail out of its rut? Since 2008, over 12,000 physical stores have been closed due to changes in spending…

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On January 30, 2019
By Amanda Cosco
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Nineteenth Amendment is making this coming season of Project Runway Shoppable

BREAKING NEWS: We are so excited to share that our friends at Nineteenth Amendment will play an integral role in the upcoming season of Project Runway. Listeners of the Electric Runway podcast will remember Amanda Curtis and Gemma Sole from the…

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On December 13, 2018
By Amanda Cosco
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Alexa, Do I Look Fat in this Dress??

Amazon users will have another reason to converse with their Echo Look. Yesterday, the company announced a new beta feature where Alexa provides real-time feedback on an outfit. Users can ask, "Alexa, how do I look?" or "How can I…

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On November 22, 2018
By Amanda Cosco
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London Bets Big on Personalization

From curated recommendations to selecting the patterns and finishings on a made-to-order dress shirt, personalizing products or experiences isn't just a nice option for shoppers, it's an emerging trend. As the Business of Fashion reports, personalization is expected to be one…

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On November 4, 2018
By Amanda Cosco
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Interaxon Unveils Muse 2, the Second-Gen Brain-Sensing Headband

The world's best meditation device just got better, with new experiences to strengthen the mind/body connection