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On September 9, 2021
By Amanda Cosco
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Don’t Miss this Conversation on Augmented Reality in Fashion and Beauty in Partnership with Samsung

Electric Runway Founder Amanda Cosco is looking forward to moderating a discussion on how augmented reality technologies are impacting fashion and beauty. Tune in Wednesday, September 15th at 5:00 p.m. eastern time for a virtual panel covering business applications, user…

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On July 14, 2021
By Amanda Cosco
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Register for this FREE webinar on How Virtual Try-on and Size Recommendation will Transform Fashion and Retail

Throughout the ongoing pandemic, contactless commerce has transitioned from a nice-to-have to a must-have. Retailers that relied on in-person shopping soon found themselves scrambling to up their online presence and augment the shopping experience. This rush towards digital has also…

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On September 19, 2019
By Amanda Cosco
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Turning Pollution into Profit | In Conversation with Stephanie Benedetto of Queen of Raw

Today we’re continuing our coverage of WEAR Conference—that’s the World Ethical Apparel Roundtable—taking place October 7th-8th in Toronto. In this episode, fashion futurist Amanda Cosco speaks with Stephanie Benedetto, the CEO and Founder of Queen of Raw. Queen of Raw…

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On September 17, 2019
By Genevieve Wright
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FashionTech TO’s September 2019 Takeaways

On Tuesday, FashionTech TO’s triannual event took place once again at the Design Exchange with talks from Facebook, Tribal Scale, Fitted and more, followed by tech demos and networking. With the focus on consumer engagement in a digital shopping world,…

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On September 16, 2019
By Amanda Cosco
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Win Tickets to Elevate Technology Conference in Toronto

Hey Toronto ?Have you checked out the star-studded lineup for Elevate Technology Festival this year? In case you've missed the memo, Elevate is a six-day technology festival that includes keynote talks, fireside chats, pitch competitions, industry stages, and more. Headline speakers…

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On September 4, 2019
By Amanda Cosco
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Sustainability’s Golden Age | In Conversation with Kelly Drennan of Fashion Takes Action

It’s September, which means it’s officially fashion season, but before the runway shows kick off in New York we’re bringing you a conversation about sustainability in the fashion industry: When it comes to sustainability, it seems as though the fashion…

Podcasts

On May 9, 2019
By Amanda Cosco
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Fashion-First Smart Glasses

Our guest today on the Electric Runway podcast is Alexander Ingram, the Head of Communications and PR for North. North is a Canadian startup that wants to sell you your first pair of smart glasses. Their fashion-first approach to facial…

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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 February 21, 2019
By Amanda Cosco
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Creating your Cinderella Moment with FTSY

They say if the shoe fits, then wear it, but when the shoe doesn’t fit, it’s a very literal pain-point. Perhaps this is why most consumers are hesitant to purchase shoes online. I for one am not one of those…