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On October 3, 2022
By Amanda Cosco
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HUAWEI’s GT3 Pro is a Luxury Timepiece with Smart Features

So you've been in a steady and committed relationship with your Apple Watch for a few years now, and although you may love it, you can't help but wonder what else is out there. Well, you've come to the right…

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On August 31, 2022
By Amanda Cosco
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August Innovation Round-up

Welcome to the Fashion Innovation Round-up, a monthly summary of the most salient stories at the intersection of fashion and technology. AUGUST 2022 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Early this month, the world lost iconic designer Issey Miyake, leaving a gaping hole in…

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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…

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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 May 22, 2019
By Amanda Cosco
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What Else can Your Clothing do for you?

Our guest today is Rebeccah Pailes-Friedman, a designer, researcher, and professor, as well as the founder of Interwoven Design Group. Interwoven is a New York-based innovative design studio specialized in wearable technology and textiles. Pailes-Friedman shares her experience working with…

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On November 4, 2018
By Amanda Cosco
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Interaxon Unveils Muse 2, the Second-Gen Brain-Sensing Headband

The world's best meditation device just got better, with new experiences to strengthen the mind/body connection

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On October 4, 2018
By Amanda Cosco
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Trend Spotting: Mass Customization with Wiivv Wearables

Today we're exploring the concept of mass customization through Wiivv (I'm still unsure if it's pronounced "Wive" or "Weave." Wiivv is a shoe and insole business that promises "footwear made for your body from your phone." The company takes advantage of the…

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On July 18, 2018
By Amanda Cosco
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Three FashionTech Startups you can Support on Kickstarter Right now

As the fashion-tech industry evolves, we're seeing more products hit the market catering to consumer's needs for devices that are just as stylish as they are smart. At Electric Runway, we're always keeping an eye on what's new and next…

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On July 10, 2017
By Amanda Cosco
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The Return of the Classic Timepiece

Earlier this month, I was interviewed by tech columnist Ramona Pringle of the CBC regarding my thoughts on smartwatches, and how classic-looking timepieces seem to be making a comeback, even if they include smart features. Want to spend less time…