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On December 2, 2019
By Amanda Cosco
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Attention Emerging Wearable Tech Designers: Last Chance to Enter Digital Made 2

Calling all emerging designers: our friends at Fondazione Mondo Digitale (FMD, or the Digital World Foundation in English) have extended their deadline for the second edition of "Digital Made for Young Fashion Talents." For those who don't know, the FMD…

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On August 23, 2019
By Amanda Cosco
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Save the Date: FashionTech Toronto September Edition

Hey Toronto, do you want the chance to join the ongoing conversation of how emerging technology is impacting the fashion industry in Canada and beyond? Then be sure to check out FashionTech Toronto. Taking place September 10th 6:00 - 8:30…

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On August 22, 2019
By Amanda Cosco
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Don’t Miss WEAR Conference in Toronto

Save the date! October 7th-8th in Toronto Fashion Takes Action presents WEAR—that stands for the World Ethical Apparel Roundtable. The theme this year is purpose meets progress, and a number of stakeholders will gather to discuss the rapid transformation of…

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On August 20, 2019
By Amanda Cosco
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Frank + Oak Hosts Event on Responsible Denim

It's not every day you get to discuss sustainability inside a shopping mall, but that's exactly what I found myself doing last week. On Thursday, Montreal-based menswear (and more recently womenswear) brand Frank + Oak hosted an experiential event and…

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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…