If you’ve never used a body scanner, you are likely guessing your measurements or have searched through multiple sizes & stores to finally get the right fit. The good news is that tech has solved this issue incl. FIT:MATCH.ai who have partnered with Intel Corporation for their solution. One of their clients is Savage X Fenty, where clients have experienced the timesaving and cost efficient digital shopping tool based in the fitting rooms of physical stores. Join my new episode with...

How are you liking AI so far? When it comes to pattern making or lay planning in the fashion world, it can be an interesting assistive tool while also helping to save money and fabric!  Want to know how? Take a listen to this episode with Eliane Yeung of N-hega Technology (nhega.com) all about how their tech, including N-Estimate, use AI. If you watch/listen to the YouTube version there's a visual demo to see how it works. 0:00 | INTRO 1:54 | Who is N-HEGA 4:29 | AI for lay planning w/...

Ever purchased something online & it looked nothing like what you expected? Well this is why tech such as 3D views & augmented reality holograms exist. Personally having used it for my brand, Von Ruz,  I have been able to experience the BTS of how this tech works. Hear more about it with special guest, Elina Minina, from Cappasity who have launched an immersive 3D product imaging toolset for fashion brands to use on their online stores. 0:00 | INTRO 1:22 | Who is Cappasity &...

So… I PUBLISHED A BOOK!! After plenty of work with other players in the fashion & tech industry I’m happy to present ‘Fashion Tech Applied’ with my co-author Peter Jeun Ho Tsang. This book speaks about all possibilities of implementing tech into fashion from production all the way to retail. This episode is a summary of the book from the technologies we covered to the professionals we interviewed and other little details such as the QR code that allows you to access the activities to...

So... I WROTE A BOOK! After plenty of work with other players in the fashion & tech industry I’m happy to present ‘Fashion Tech Applied’ with my co-author Peter Jeun Ho Tsang. This book speaks about all possibilities of implementing tech into fashion from production all the way to retail. This episode is to tell you about my journey so far in the fashion tech world & how the book came about before diving into the next series with special guests. So grateful to the publisher Apress...

From partnering with Tommy Hilfiger, resulting in Tommy Adaptive, to recently launching an adaptive collection with Victoria's Secret, Mindy Scheier has been a force to be reckoned with in the inclusivity fashion space. Inspired by her son's rare form of muscular dystrophy, what began as an adapted pair of jeans has now turned into an empire transforming the industry, one brand at a time with HR for equal employability, consulting designs, hosting a fashion show, Runway Of Dreams, and many...

From an arm injury to designing the 2020 Tokyo Paralympic uniforms, Shay Senior has had one heck of a journey. Be sure to take a listen & find out more about how he build his inclusive clothing brand, the challenges, highlights & realities of being inclusive in the fashion industry. Also available on YouTube. Follow PALTA: https://paltaclothes.com/ Follow me on YouTube, LinkedIn and Instagram.

Hear the story behind founder, Angel Sinclair, of modeling charity Models of Diversity from being bashed online to fighting diversity during London Fashion Week. This is a story you don't want to miss - especially if you are needing inspiration in this field.  Also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/8NxQ0JFpAq8  Follow MOD: https://modelsofdiversity.org/ Follow me on YouTube, LinkedIn and Instagram.

Enjoy this chat with co-founder at Zebedee, Laura Winson, who takes us through how she built this huge modeling agency that is inclusive of all types of models!  Follow me on YouTube, LinkedIn and Instagram.

Join me, Von N. Ruzive, on this podcast episode of IS FASHION REAL?! with Tracy Vollbrecht. She consulted Target to help their adaptive clothing line that considers men, women and children with disabilities. With her consulting agency in the US, Vollbrecht Adaptive Consulting, she is working with organizations looking to expand their market share by creating product offerings catered to the untapped 15% of the world’s population. Skip to 19:40 to the part after the interactive game that is...

Join host Von N. Ruzive with guest Chamiah Dewey who has launched her own adaptive brand for individuals with dwarfism who are on average 4" 10. Follow the conversation about our journeys launching our fashion brands. 0:00 - INTRO 1:18 - Chamiah's journey to adaptive fashion 4:39 - Reality of the launch 9:06 - Investors need to invest, supports need to support... 14:45 - Convincing shareholders 16:00 - Reinventing the size chart 20:53 - The good times (London Fashion Week debut) 27:23 -...

Here's the second episode of the Adaptive Fashion Series on IS FASHION REAL?! Some things just aren't adding up with adaptive fashion and Von N. Ruzive is here to talk about it! Follow me on YouTube, LinkedIn and Instagram.

I launched my inclusive fashion brand and have experienced many obstacles just like any other business. Here's my story and the many things that the industry could do to push inclusivity and support those who are working at it. Brand: https://www.vonruz.com/ Social media services: https://www.vonsocials.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vruzive/ Follow me on YouTube, LinkedIn and Instagram.

Welcome to this new podcast! Having worked in the fashion industry for a number of years now in different roles, I have questioned many things that it consists of and how innovation can turn things around including fashion tech & inclusivity. This is the intro to many discussions on this. Follow me on YouTube, LinkedIn and Instagram.