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Fashion & Technology's Fusion- the logic behind this unexpected alliance
In order for you to fully grasp the relatively new concept of fashion-tech and understand the next sections, here are some links that will ensure your introduction to be smooth:
Overview: https://www.hottopics.ht/14951/what-is-the-definition-of-fashion-tech/
https://www.createcultivate.com/blog/2018/3/16/why-the-worlds-of-fashion-and-tech-are-merging
Wearables: https://www.digitaltrends.com/wearables/smart-clothing-is-the-future-of-wearables/
https://www.investors.com/news/smart-clothing-technology-wearables-nike-google-smart-clothes/
"Fashion tech means anything that either combines 'fashion' in its traditional sense, clothing or accessories or that targets the fashion industry and technology. From wearables to software and everything in between. Perhaps its most defining feature is the passionate community that has emerged in support of this movement."- Danielle Lewis.
Tech practices in fashion- revolutionizing the field
If you want to learn how technology is affecting designing, manufacturing of clothes, etc, this column is for you
Tech solutions to common problems encountered in the industry: https://www.forbes.com/sites/theyec/2018/10/01/how-technology-is-shaping-the-future-of-the-fashion-industry/#175f76991a45
https://techpacker.com/blog/manufacturing/5-top-trends-in-fashion-manufacturing-technology/
3D printing: https://www.sculpteo.com/blog/2018/01/24/3d-printed-fashion-why-is-additive-manufacturing-interesting-for-fashion/
Textile Hacker: https://www.arte.tv/en/videos/071498-005-A/textile-hacker/
Tech & Sustainability - towards a better future
If we merge the three distinctive fields that are fashion, tech and sustainability, our forseable future can only look bright:
On-demand professional styling services:https://medium.com/@girlsourced/fashion-tech-how-southeast-asias-first-on-demand-personal-styling-app-will-help-fashion-750a17d71023
Bacterial Textile Dyes:https://www.fastcompany.com/90257662/these-gorgeous-colors-come-from-dye-made-by-bacteria-not-chemicals
https://www.fastcompany.com/90527625/this-melinda-gates-backed-biotech-startup-is-making-sustainable-dye-for-denim
Solar power: https://www.theguardian.com/sustainable-business/sustainable-fashion-blog/fashion-technology-renewable-energy-solar-charge-smartphone
http://www.paulinevandongen.nl/project/wearable-solar/
High Tech fabrics- innovating for smarter clothing
From temperature sensitive to self-healing fabric, High Tech fabrics aren't likely to disappoint your imagination. Check the links below to feed your curiosity on the possible fabrics of tomorrow:
Duo skin: https://www.media.mit.edu/posts/duoskin-rolls-out-on-the-runway/
Elastic Textile Display: https://tectales.com/wearables-sensors/a-highly-elastic-ultrathin-skin-display.html
Illuminated embroidery :https://futur404.com/clara-daguin-2017/
Conductive fibers: https://wtvox.com/fashion-innovation/conductive-fibers/
Temperature sensitive fabrics: https://www.exo2theheatinside.com/technology/fabroc.html
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/new-adaptive-fabric-cools-down-as-you-heat-up/
Self-healing fabric: https://www.digitaltrends.com/cool-tech/self-healing-liquid-for-clothes/
Fashion Tech pioneers-designers to keep a close eye on
Here are a few very inspiring names that are actively changing the industry and shaping its future by pushing the limits of our conception of fashion:
Iris Van Herpen
Pauline Van Dongen
JUNYA WATANABE
YOHJI YAMAMOTO
NERI OXMAN
YING GAO
"For me fashion is an expression of art that is very closely related both to me and to my body. I see it as an expression of identity combined with desire, moods and a cultural setting." Iris Van Herpen
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