Amanda Cosco Archives — Page 5 of 19

On March 17, 2020
By Amanda Cosco
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Catch me on the BLUMEx Podcast

Earlier this year, I had the opportunity to sit down with Ravi Ravindran of the BLUMEx podcast. Our conversation covered everything from the evolving definition of fashion-tech to the use of artificial intelligence to augment human senses. Tune in and…

Press

On March 4, 2020
By Amanda Cosco
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I’m Quoted in this Article on Smart Clothing

Smart garments—defined as garments that have been "woken up" with digital technology—have been commercially available for more than five years. Despite their potential, connected clothing has yet to become mainstream. Why is that? Apparel Sourcing Week's Nitish Varshney wanted to…

Press Read

On February 18, 2020
By Amanda Cosco
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I’m Quoted in this CBC Article on the Resale Revolution

Ramona Pringle wrote a fantastic article for CBC News on how apps and online platforms are powering a resale revolution. I'm quoted in it discussing the reasons why the second-hand market is seeing a spike. "Scouring the racks at Value…

Podcasts

On December 20, 2019
By Amanda Cosco
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Automation and AI are coming for the Fashion Industry

In episode 123 of the Electric Runway podcast, we're talking about how technology is changing bespoke apparel. The word “bespoke” is derived from the British word “bespeak” which means to discuss in advance or to order or reserve something. You…

FashTechTV

On December 9, 2019
By Amanda Cosco
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Catch me on CBC Kids’ Segment on Period Underwear

As teens become increasingly conscious about single-use plastics, the demand for sustainable solutions for everyday items is on the rise. So what are a girl's options when it comes to a plastic-free period? Enter menstrual underwear. Championed by first-to-market brands…

FashTechTV

On December 7, 2019
By Amanda Cosco
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Sheertex: Unbreakable Tights?

I'm testing and reviewing Sheertex's "unbreakable" tights so you don't have to! In case you haven't heard, Sheertex is a Canadian startup that claims to have made a pair of unbreakable pantyhose. If you've never worn hosiery before, you should know that…

Podcasts

On November 20, 2019
By Amanda Cosco
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Why Barcelona is a Breeding Ground for Innovation

Electric Runway has returned from Barcelona where founder and FashionTech journalist Amanda Cosco was taking part in Reshape. As you heard in last week's episode, Reshape is an exhibition and content series that explores the future of fashion through the…

Podcasts

On October 24, 2019
By Amanda Cosco
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Hacking Industry from the Inside Out

In this week's episode, fashion futurist Amanda Cosco sits down with Aldo Sollazzo, the founder of Noumena and organizer of the Reshape Forum. Taking place October 29th thru 31st in Barcelona, Reshape is a part of Industry Arena 19 at…

Podcasts

On September 29, 2019
By Amanda Cosco
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How Blue Bite Transforms Products into Platforms

From eCommerce to wearables, digital innovation has greatly impacted the fashion industry, but how can technology empower a more sustainable fashion future? In episode 120 of the Electric Runway podcast, FashionTech journalist Amanda Cosco sits down with Mikhail Damiani, the…