“What gives me the chills is the thought of chemicals lurking in places I’m not expecting them to be, like my jackets, pajamas, or pillowcases. There’s something sinister about fashion business owners who allow a level of exposure of hazardous chemicals to people who haven’t the slightest idea of what they’re being exposed to.” -Karen […]
Sharecloth released their “2018 Apparel Industry Overproduction Report” and illuminated some truly terrifying statistics plaguing the industry. Fast fashion has innovated the industry, but has also been one of the main contributors to why it may fail in the future. While the numbers presented below are alarming, incorporating advanced technology is the solution that the […]
As we look to a future where current devices will disappear and instead be built into the clothes that we wear on a daily basis, we explore what Pireta technology has to offer. It is a company that is offering fashion brands the opportunity to build technology into their products. They are able to do […]
There always seems to be a whole host of obstacles that get in the way of you pursuing your dream. All of the “reasons” that we come up with are just hurdles that we create for ourselves. Here at Suuchi Inc. we are constantly encouraging you to pursue your dream, but there is no better […]
With Fashion Revolution Week approaching, I reflect back on an amazing panel from last year: “How can fashion change the world?” Panelists included: Leonardo Bonanni, Tara St. James, Abrima Erwiah, Tabitha St. Bernard, and Stephanie Benedetto who spoke at Parsons in NYC. Visiting from Los Angeles where the conversation trend leaned toward healthier fashion options, when […]
Virtual reality technology is playing a huge part in shaping what the future of the fashion industry and retail will look like. The beauty world has been exploring what technology can do to help innovate the landscape the industry. They have created and implemented technology to help consumers pick shades of makeup, hair colors […]
Nobel-Prize winning material graphene has been disrupting the smart textile space for some years now. Described as the ‘wonder material’ of the 21st-century world, graphene was first discovered in 2002 by physics professors at the University of Manchester, Andre Geim and Konstantin Novoselov. The revolutionary material is not only changing the science and technology landscape; […]
Many companies are often fearful of partnering and trusting their brand with a young, expanding manufacturer. While it is understandable that there would be some hesitation to partner with a startup, the truth is that working with a rapidly growing manufacturer is the best choice that you could make for your company. Whatever negatives you […]
Before the holidays, Los Angeles hosted REMODE—a disruptive two-day event where the top influencers came together to sustainably shift fashion as an industry. Amongst many panels, “The Role of Blockchain in Fashion” was widely anticipated. Beyond the Label (BtL) supplied REMODE with note takers. Veronica Ko, BtL team member, made note that panelist Tessa Thorburn […]
As most people probably know, there has been a lot of talk of what is going to happen with companies who manufacture overseas when the impending tariffs are put into place. While the appeal of overseas manufacturing was once the lower costs, this will no longer hold true. However, many brands are under the impression […]
