News Archives — Electric Runway

On July 25, 2018
By Amanda Cosco
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Fitbit Tries to Make Friends with Fashion

While Fitbit may not be known as the most stylish wearable tech accessory on the market, the company continues to try to win over the hearts of the fashion community. This time, the attempt comes in the form of a…

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On July 19, 2018
By Amanda Cosco
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Telekom Fashion Fusion 2018 Winners Announced

After much anticipation, Telekom Fashion Fusion has announced smart fashion company Keypod as the winner of its third annual competition. The team from Isreal won over the jury with their market readiness and connectivity. Founders Sharon Greenberg, Roman Alperovich, and…

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On March 19, 2018
By Amanda Cosco
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L’Oreal acquires Toronto-based Modiface

For those who have been following Electric Runway, you've definitely heard of ModiFace, the augmented reality company that allows you to visualize makeup and hairstyles on your mobile phone and in apps in real-time. In addition to demonstrating the technology in…

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On February 20, 2018
By Amanda Cosco
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FT Accelerator Teams up with Data-Driven VC Firm

We all know that collaboration is key to move any industry forward, but it seems especially true for fashion and technology. These two seemingly opposite worlds need to come together to continue to deliver products and experiences that are both…

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On February 2, 2018
By Amanda Cosco
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Next stop, Bangladesh

Today we are pleased to announce that our next speaking engagement will take us to one of the most populated and storied cities on the planet. Home to more than fourteen million, Dhaka will host the Bangladesh Fashionology Summit, an…

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On November 30, 2017
By Amanda Cosco
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Meet the New Oura Ring

For those of you who've been following Electric Runway, you know that we're huge fans of Oura Ring. We were there when the company received an award at CES, we've interviewed their Chief Evangelist on the Electric Runway podcast, and we covered when…

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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…

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On September 13, 2017
By Amanda Cosco
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Join me + Joe Mimran at Takeover Toronto

I'm pleased to announce I'll be interviewing Joe Fresh himself (Joseph Mimran) at Takeover Toronto this coming October. In case you haven't heard, Takeover Toronto is an innovation conference put together by our friends at TribalScale. You can learn more about…

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On September 3, 2017
By Amanda Cosco
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Marc Jacobs releases Its First Smartwatch, the Riley Hybrid

If your must-have September accessory is a smartwatch, you now have a stylish option from Marc Jacobs. This week, the American fashion designer announced a $165 USD connected device just in time for New York Fashion Week.Dubbed the Riley Hybrid,…