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On February 13, 2023
By Amanda Cosco
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The Value of Goods in the Circular Economy: An Upcoming Panel & Introduction to Gluu

Electric Runway Founder Amanda Cosco is looking forward to sharing her insights an expertise at an upcoming talk at George Brown College in Toronto. The panel will be discussing the value of goods in the circular economy. Attendees can expect…

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On January 23, 2021
By Amanda Cosco
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This Sustainable Leather Alternative will keep you Looking Sharp ????

For too long, when fashion consumers asked for an alternative to leather, the industry replied with "vegan leather"—oil-derived toxic materials made from plastics like PVC and PU. These limited options compromised not only the quality of the products but also…

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On January 22, 2021
By Amanda Cosco
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Amanda Cosco interviewed for FASHION Magazine

Have you seen it yet? Electric Runway Founder Amanda Cosco was featured in FASHION Magazine as an expert commentator on the future of fashion. Amanda had the pleasure of being interviewed by Odessa Paloma Parker. Read the full article here: https://fashionmagazine.com/style/six-ways-technology-is-changing-fashion-for-good/…

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On November 3, 2020
By Amanda Cosco
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Looks that Kill (COVID-19)

As consumers prioritize safety in light of the global pandemic, fashion designers are pivoting to appeal to changing demands. Enter a new kind of apparel that's designed with style and safety in mind. When the pandemic hit earlier this year,…

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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…

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On December 4, 2019
By Amanda Cosco
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Why 2020 will be a Big Year for FashionTech

[caption id="attachment_11374" align="alignnone" width="900"] A model at the DVF Spring 2013 catwalk wears Google Glass. Image via Appspire[/caption] After the Hype Cycle In the fall of 2012, Belgian designer Diane Von Furstenberg made headlines when she sent models down the…

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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…

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On September 25, 2019
By Amanda Cosco
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How ThredUp is Using AI to Create a More Circular Fashion Future

All over the world, the climate crisis is top of mind. Last week, millions of activists and concerned citizens took to the streets for a global climate strike, urging leaders to take meaningful action towards curbing catastrophic climate change. So…

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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…