Enterprising Fashion Redux - Fashion in Technology [video]
Enterprising Fashion was a one day event bringing together experienced entrepreneurs, recent startups and individuals eager to join the fashion industry.
Covering everything from data-driven fashion to 3D printing, fast fashion and sustainable brands. Join us as we take a look back over the talks from the industry leaders.
Digital has burst open the doors of fashion houses, technology has re-shaped the Fashion Industry, no longer is it closed and elitist.
Fashion In Technology is a brief introduction into the influence of technological innovations. How we create and consume has become an amalgam of physical and digital.
Philip Delamore, (Fashion Digital Studio, London College of Fashion) takes the podium to guide us through the A to 3D of interactive fashion experience bringing the consumer into the creative process.
Watch the full session here.
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6 February 2013 by Fleur Fine Hosken
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