Fashion Tech Archives — Page 4 of 18

On July 25, 2018
By Amanda Cosco
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This Wearable Wants to help Women Manage Stress

Zinc Group, the makers behind the smart pregnancy wearable Bloomlife, have unveiled another wearable created with women in mind. iBreve is a clip designed to comfortably attach to any bra to provide real-time feedback on the speed and size of each breath. The device…

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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…

Podcasts

On July 19, 2018
By Amanda Cosco
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Instagram’s New ‘It Girl’ Isn’t a Girl at all, but Brands are Buying in

From the looks of her Instagram feed, Lil Miqeula seems like a typical twenty-one-year-old. She likes fast food, hanging out with her friends, and posting pictures of her outfits. But there’s one thing you should know: Lil Miquela isn’t real…

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On July 11, 2018
By Amanda Cosco
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Calling all Canadian Sustainability Startups

Are you an early stage Canadian company that’s trying to reduce the environmental impact of the textile and/or apparel industries? This is your chance to pitch your business and win. Introducing the MaRS Pitch Competition for Canadian Innovation in Sustainable Textile and…

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On June 21, 2018
By Amanda Cosco
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Learn how to 3D Print Your Own Fashion at Home

Have you ever wanted to 3D print your own fashion at home? Calling all fashion and 3D Printing enthusiasts! Here's your chance to learn about the cutting-edge advancements progressing the world of fashion tech. Join renowned 3DP designer Danit Peleg for…

Podcasts

On June 18, 2018
By Amanda Cosco
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The Innovation Era with Maureen Conners

What’s the Innovation Era, and why should you care? To find out, we speak with Maureen Conners. Maureen is a speaker and consultant on the innovation economy as well as an experienced board member. In our interview for the Electric Runway podcast, Maureen shares insights on changing consumer behaviour and new business models that are reshaping fashion as we know it.

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On June 11, 2018
By Amanda Cosco
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Chelsea Klukas on Designing the Future of Fashion

Fashion Tech Journalist Amanda Cosco speaks with designer and woman-to-watch Chelsea Klukas. In addition to experience working for tech giants such as Amazon and Facebook, Chelsea also co-founded MakeFashion, a high-tech, high-fashion production company that grew out of Calgary's maker…

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On June 6, 2018
By Amanda Cosco
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H&M Turns to Voice and AR in an Effort to Recover from Declining Stock Prices

In a series of efforts to win back consumers and recover from declining stock prices, H&M is turning to technology. Yesterday, the company announced new high-tech features during Stockholm Fashion Tech Talks, a conference on fashion digitization. Working with Google, H&M has developed…

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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…