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Is Fashion Real?!The Future of Fashion Design & Product Development with T-Fashion & AWARE™A webinar that we did based on my recently launched book Fashion Tech Applied now on my podcast for you all to have a listen! Discover everything from AI generative design to traceability tools.Hosted by me, Von N. Ruzive with co-author Peter Jeun Ho Tsang.Podcast also available on YouTube (visual), Spotify, Apple Podcast, Amazon Music, Deezer & other audio channels.Follow me on YouTube, LinkedIn and Instagram.
2024-09-1252 min
Is Fashion Real?!Behind SAVAGE X FENTY's AR/AI Fitting Room Experience | Fashion Tech AppliedIf 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 Hillary Littleton from FIT:MATCH.ai to hear all of the details!
2024-04-2427 min
Venturing into Fashion TechApplied Series: Fashion Stores of the Future with Fit:Match, Cappasity & ShowcaseXBuilding Tech Better Retail ExperiencesJoining Von N. Ruzive and Peter Jeun Ho Tsang, co-authors of Fashion Tech Applied, are Hillary Littleton, Head of Marketing at FIT:MATCH, Elina Minina, CBDO at Cappasity, and Charles Wilders, CEO at Showcase X, to discuss how retail experiences are being augmented by technologies. The panel unpacks how tech like 3D modeling, AI, and augmented reality are reconfiguring the online and offline retail experiences. From creating your digital twin to find that impeccably fitting garment, to the role of AR holograms in building consumer trust, and why it's a combination of...
2024-04-1633 min
Is Fashion Real?!AI & Digitizing Sewing Patterns | Fashion Tech AppliedHow 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 | INTRO1:54 | Who is N-HEGA4:29 | AI for lay planning w/ N-Estimate6:24 | DEMO of how t...
2024-03-1332 min
Venturing into Fashion TechApplied Series: The Future of Fashion Design & Product Development with T-Fashion & AwareHuman Creativity & TechnologyJoining Von N. Ruzive and Peter Jeun Ho Tsang, co-authors of Fashion Tech Applied, are Yigit Alp Elmas CEO of T-Fashion and Koen Warmerdam co-founder of Aware, to discuss how tech is impacting the creation of fashion products. The conversation unpacks how human creativity is still a vital part of the design process and tech will not replace humans, but rather how the individuals with the tech skills will be the ones thriving. We confront the industry's resistance to new technologies and emphasise the importance of shifting mindsets to adopt these innovations that p...
2024-02-2748 min
Is Fashion Real?!Can 3D & AR Change Fashion Retail? | Fashion Tech AppliedEver 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 & how their 3D & AR helps brands5:42 | 3D & AR on my brand www.vonruz.com5:55 | How t...
2024-02-2330 min
Is Fashion Real?!Fashion Tech Applied: Here's What's Inside Von N Ruzive ft. Co-authorSo… I PUBLISHED A BOOK!! After plenty of work with other players in the fashion & tech industry I’m happy to present ‘Fashion Tech Applied’ by me Von N Ruzive 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 discover yourself in this space.So grate...
2024-02-1339 min
Is Fashion Real?!How I Started Working In Fashion Tech & Wrote Fashion Tech AppliedSo... 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 Springer Nature Group who recognised my work & reached out to make this b...
2024-02-0619 min
Is Fashion Real?!How Tommy Hilfiger & Victoria's Secret Became AdaptiveFrom 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 more to completing the full chain. Von N. Ruzive interviews Mindy to find out more about her j...
2024-01-3134 min
Is Fashion Real?!Designing the Paralympic Tokyo 2020 UniformsFrom 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/Podcast also available on YouTube (visual), Spotify, Apple Podcast, Amazon Music, Deezer & other audio channels.
2024-01-1723 min
Venturing into Fashion TechFashion Tech Applied Chapter By Chapter: Peter Jeun Ho Tsang & Von N. Ruzive Release their New BookFashion Tech Applied is ReleasedThe first episode of 2024 and it's a big announcement! Discover the future where fashion meets technology in "Fashion Tech Applied," the new book released by Beyond Form CEO, Peter Jeun Ho Tsang, and consultant, Von N. Ruzive. This episode is your invitation to step behind the scenes of their 18-month journey of researching and writing this foundational book uncovering how technology is being applied to the fashion industry. They share the emotional rollercoaster of crafting a book, from the initial excitement to the perseverance needed to cross the finish line, to r...
2024-01-1644 min
Is Fashion Real?!I Was Bashed For Being Inclusive in the Fashion Industry...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/Podcast also available on YouTube (visual), Spotify, Apple Podcast, Amazon Music, Deezer & other audio channels.
2023-12-1439 min
Is Fashion Real?!Behind The Inclusive Modeling Agency: ZebedeeEnjoy 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! Podcast also available on YouTube (visual), Spotify, Apple Podcast, Amazon Music, Deezer & other audio channels.Follow me on YouTube, LinkedIn and Instagram.
2023-11-0822 min
Is Fashion Real?!How I Helped TARGET's Adaptive Clothing LineJoin 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 only visible via the YouTube version HERE.Podcast also available on YouTube (visual), S...
2023-10-1929 min
Is Fashion Real?!Realities of Launching an Adaptive Fashion Brand w/ Chamiah DeweyJoin 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 - INTRO1:18 - Chamiah's journey to adaptive fashion4:39 - Reality of the launch9:06 - Investors need to invest, supports need to support...14:45 - Convincing shareholders16:00 - Reinventing the size chart 20:53 - The good times (London Fashion Week debut)27:23 - Hopeful future of the industry30:51 - Round-upPodcast also available on YouTube and other...
2023-09-2131 min
Is Fashion Real?!Something Is Off With Adaptive Fashion...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!Podcast also available on YouTube (visual), Spotify, Apple Podcast, Amazon Music, Deezer & other audio channels.Follow me on YouTube, LinkedIn and Instagram.
2023-09-1821 min
Is Fashion Real?!My Challenging Journey In The Adaptive Fashion IndustryI 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/Podcast also available on YouTube (visual), Spotify, Apple Podcast, Amazon Music, Deezer & other audio channels.
2023-09-1121 min
Is Fashion Real?!INTRO | Is Fashion Real?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.Podcast also available on YouTube (visual), Spotify, Apple Podcast, Amazon Music, Deezer & other audio channels.Follow me on YouTube, LinkedIn and Instagram.
2023-08-0304 min
Venturing into Fashion Tech2022 Fashion Tech Round Up: NFTs, Digital IDs, Investments & More2022 has been the year for everything digital fashion, metaverse & NFTs, but has it worked? Hosts Peter Jeun Ho Tsang & Von N. Ruzive are joined by guest speaker Muchaneta Kapfunde to reflect on what’s happened in the world of fashion tech this year and what 2023 may hold for the fashion industry.The episode explores the corporate strategies that fashion brands have been implementing with tech adoption, how consumers are reacting, the challenges, and what’s needed to push innovations forward in the new year. Other subjects include digital IDs, transparency, resale, supply chain innovations, and retail tech. What...
2022-12-1537 minVenturing into Fashion TechIs There A Place For Tech At Fashion Weeks?Fashion weeks have been consistent ever since they began - official calendar, celebrities filling the front rows, the runway etc. COVID shouldn't be the only reason for switching this routine into something more exciting and innovative - the discovery of tech in fashion should be the new drive towards this.With the SS23 fashion weeks just rounded up we reflect on what has been going on (or hasn't) when considering the implementations of tech. From Coperni's spray-on dress with model Bella Haddid to Tommy Factory's involvement in metaverse, we are starting to see some fashion week tech a...
2022-10-0632 min
Venturing into Fashion TechBally & Loomish Pushing 3D in Luxury FashionAs you may have heard or seen by now, one of the major innovations currently hyped in the fashion industry is digital design. An umbrella term that can be applied to any part of the fashion value chain from designing in AI to virtual fittings in AR. As the fashion industry has only just dipped its toes in this, many are left wondering exactly how it can be applied to fashion across the whole value chain from pre-production to retail. This podcast episode is informative of exactly how - with a focus on the Fashion Innovation Award which startups...
2022-08-3036 min
Venturing into Fashion TechBethany Greer: Fundraising As A Fashion Tech Founder In 2022Investors are tightening up after the market crash this year, they are now more careful than ever to back companies that they truly believe in. It is exciting to see that new investors are popping up around the world, but also that large institutions have faith in fashion tech. Big institutions like Goldman Sachs, are able to bring in more institutional investors and guide them through the process of selecting which companies to invest in. That being said, how do startup founders stand out? How do they find the right investors and secure investment? Our co-hosts, Peter Jeun Ho...
2022-07-1229 min
Venturing into Fashion TechRoundRack on Pushing Material Innovation within BrandsMaterial innovation is coming to a fore in recent years with new materials that are now ready to use in a variety of ways for fashion brands. Orange, cactus, spider silk, flowers and more are slowly being used in fashion products, but for many brands it can still be confusing on which fabric to use for which scenario. Not only are there the traditional fabric properties to consider, but now also the science behind it all. Choosing incorrectly can affect a product’s impact credentials, meaning potentially going against a brand’s sustainability values and intentions. Enter Round...
2022-05-0226 min
Venturing into Fashion TechFashion + Technology = The FutureWhat is a fashion tech? A question that is often asked in and out of the fashion industry, and one that confuses many people. This first episode looks to define what is fashion tech and how it is currently transforming the fashion industry. Co-hosts Peter Jeun Ho Tsang and Von N. Ruzive have an informal chat about which parts of the fashion industry technologies are impacting and which innovations are exciting them that have the potential to shape the future of how we will create, make, and consume fashion. The episode unpacks fashion tech startups including AI t...
2022-03-2422 min