THE ELECTRIC RUNWAY PODCAST
Named among the top five fashion podcasts globally by Elle Magazine, the Electric Runway podcast looks at innovation through the lens of fashion. In each episode, fashion futurist Amanda Cosco interviews the makers and shakers transforming apparel, retail, manufacturing, and consumer experiences to discover how digital technology is disrupting every aspect of the fashion industry around the world.
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- On April 5, 2022
- By Amanda Cosco
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Disabled AF: How to Build Inclusivity into the Internet of the Future
The metaverse continues to present narratives of transcendence, where people can be whoever they want to be despite their physical limitations. But as we continue to build the internet of tomorrow, it’s important to pause and ask, who is being…
- On March 16, 2022
- By Amanda Cosco
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A Metaverse just for Fashion: Inside Semblance World
Lately, it seems conversations everywhere end up at the metaverse and web 3. And while fashion is definitely playing in this space, we’re starting to see metaverses emerge that are specifically for fashion. My guest today is Badrriya Henry, the…
- On March 1, 2022
- By Amanda Cosco
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How 3D will Transform Commerce
We've been hearing about 3D in digital fashion, in creating the metaverse, and even in augmented reality. 3D is defined as photorealistic representations of real-world objects that can be used for a variety of purposes, including retailing, merchandising, assisting sales,…
- On February 11, 2022
- By Amanda Cosco
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What to Expect from Digital Fashion Week New York
As the metaverse takes up more cultural capital than ever before, several upcoming events will explore the implications on the fashion industry. Most prominent among them is Digital Fashion Week New York, a three-day part digital, part physical experience that…
- On February 2, 2022
- By Amanda Cosco
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Building the WordPress of Fashion Development
The global pandemic has disrupted supply chains all over the world and the fashion industry is of course no exception. Global manufacturing and distribution is a much bigger challenge than ever before. Our guest today is Tricia Hoke, the founder…
- On January 18, 2022
- By Amanda Cosco
- Comments Off on How will Virtual Fashion Impact our Digital Identities?
How will Virtual Fashion Impact our Digital Identities?
Virtual fashion, NFTs, and crypto clothing have all become hot topics during the pandemic, with brands such as Dolce and Gabbana, Gucci, and Karl Lagerfeld stepping into the space. But how will digital clothing impact the way we present ourselves online?…
- On December 3, 2021
- By Amanda Cosco
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Designing Virtual Stores and Showrooms with Dyson
Virtual showrooms- 3D clickable, user-centric branded spaces—were once a nice-to-have, a way of testing out futuristic experiences in a way that complements a company’s physical retail footprint. But with the ongoing pandemic, virtual showrooms are becoming a meaningful way of…
- On November 18, 2021
- By Amanda Cosco
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Circular Fashion Summit to take place inside the First Fashion Metaverse
At the beginning of December of this year, I'm attending my first conference since Covid, but I won't be leaving the comfort of my couch. I'll be strapping on an Oculus Quest 2—a virtual reality headset produced by Facebook— to…
- On October 5, 2021
- By Amanda Cosco
- Comments Off on Digital Fashion Design and What We’ll Wear in the Metaverse
Digital Fashion Design and What We’ll Wear in the Metaverse
Get ready for the Metaverse. No literally, get ready. Like, what are you going to wear? The reality of virtual fashion is here, and we’re not just talking skins in gaming. Whether it’s choosing a Snapchat filter for your Zoom…