Needless pollution caused by the fashion industry has been a hot topic of conversation for a while now. It has brought about the kind of pressure from conscious consumers that has driven significant fashion brands to take sustainability seriously. More and more fashion companies are cleaning up their image by adopting a much greener approach […]
According to Juniper Research, global retail spending on AI will grow to $7.3 billion per year by 2022, up by 5 billion, from an estimated $2 billion in 2018. Driven by the promise of improved margins, Juniper expects over 325,000 retailers to adopt AI technology. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been around for a while but […]
Manufacturing Insights prophesies that “by the end of 2020, 50% of all manufacturing supply chains will have the capability to enable direct-to-consumption shipments and home delivery.” It is a prediction that sounds plausible, especially since the idea of “see now, buy now” seems ideal, but why is it that brands, like ex-Jimmy Choo CEO Tamara […]
There has come a time where even fashion brands must embrace technology to take their brand to the next level. As customer needs get more unique and the pace of the industry accelerates, the need to improve agility, creativity, productivity, and customer support is imperative. This is where Artificial Intelligence (AI) can step in. From […]
Not long ago we wrote about how brands are rethinking the traditional business model when it comes to manufacturing through blockchain. There are many advantages to blockchain, like the potential to erase the more familiar practice of less transparency. As many companies increasingly feel the pressure to change their usual methods, we are witnessing change, […]
Did you know that the fashion industry is responsible for 20 percent of wastewater and 10 percent of carbon emissions globally? Occurring in the first stage of production, the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) have found that the fashion industry accounts for 20% of wastewater and 10% of carbon emissions worldwide. The 2019 […]
In the ’20s most people knew their tailor personally and oftentimes watched the in-house seamstresses sew while they waited. In the ’50s most people knew the owner of the dress boutique up the street who kept them up to date on the latest trends. Flash forward to the ‘80s where the only thing touch point […]
Everyone knows that technology is influential and has the ability to transform all industries. Many brands, particularly fashion brands, start implementing technology too late in the process, which ends up costing them in the long-run. By integrating technology into the process, from product conception to delivery of the end-product, your brand will have full visibility […]
Let’s talk fashion politics. With transparency trending as one of the words shaping the future of fashion, there has been an increase in brands embracing supply chain transparency. Using data to develop eco and socially conscious supply chains, future-forward brands are not only looking to establish trust with the more mindful shopper, but are also […]
The apparel industry is going through a tectonic shift, with channels proliferating, new markets blossoming, e-commerce booming and customers demanding personalized products instantaneously. That said, every facet of clothing and manufacturing is under scrutiny: from the fabric to the colors, the fit to the style – everything that eventually affects customer satisfaction and brand loyalty. […]
