Is Fashion Real?!

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Join real conversations by host Von N. Ruzive for all things innovating and transforming the fashion industry from inclusive/adaptive fashion to fashion tech. Some episodes will be alongside likeminded individuals who go against the norms of the fashion industry. Also available on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@vonruzive/podcasts

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September 12, 2024Episode 652 min

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.Support the showPodcast also available on YouTube (visual), Spotify, Apple Podcast, Amazon Music, Deezer & other audio channels.Follow me on YouTube, LinkedIn and Instagram.

April 23, 2024Episode 527 min

Behind SAVAGE X FENTY's AR/AI Fitting Room Experience | Fashion Tech Applied

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 Hillary Littleton from FIT:MATCH.ai to hear all of the details!_______00:47 | Fashion Tech Applied feature01:40 | Who is FIT:MATCH.ai?02:45 | How Hillary started her journey at FIT:MATCH.ai05:20 | SAVAGE X FENTY’s launch with Fit Xperience in fitting room for inclusivity 06:50 | Customer journey: real body scans for accurate avatar, size recommendations, breast shapes discrepancies analysis for bra type recommendations (not just size)08:48 | Concierge service element for in-store (tech assists not eradicates)10:58 | Data scientist analysis by DR J.P. for 3D approach to a 3D problem not just numbers against the human body12:52 | How the partnership with SAVAGE X FENTY began: transforming the traditional fitting room & keep 13:56 | Results from the augmented fitting rooms16:08 | Chapter 5 feature in the book: Brick & mortar is not dead, tech needs to remain relevant18:24 | The challenges of keeping up with customer hunger for fast paced adoption 20:17 | App coming soon for body transformation journey tracking 21:20 | FIT:MATCH for health care & fitness: shape tracking metrics, visualizations, heat maps for asymmetries; product recommendations: AI24:00 | How FIT:MATCH.ai got into healthcare25:42 | How to try the techJoin the waitlist for the Body Transformation iOS app with FIT:MATCH.ai HERE Support the showPodcast also available on YouTube (visual), Spotify, Apple Podcast, Amazon Music, Deezer & other audio channels.Follow me on YouTube, LinkedIn and Instagram.

March 13, 2024Episode 432 min

AI & Digitizing Sewing Patterns | Fashion Tech Applied

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 | INTRO1:54 | Who is N-HEGA4:29 | AI for lay planning w/ N-Estimate6:24 | DEMO of how the N-Estimate works with AI to save fabric & money9:22 | Manual vs AI software for marker making 10:32 | Crossing over pattern digitizer w/ laser cutting11:34 | How brands have used digital pattern tech by N-HEGA20:14 | Realities of working in the fashion tech space incl. mindsets of AI taking over23:54 | New fashion tech roles in brands (AI is to assist not to replace) 26:34 | Challenges of replacing old with new tech28:35 | Connecting the supply chain with tech (digital patterns to CAD)29:42 | Digital patterns to NFTs / hyperreal digital garments using digital design software30:33 | Process example: digital pattern - to digital garment on avatar with life size measurements - to lay planning - to digital communication w/ manufacturers32:02 | Fabric scanning to assist 3D digital design with digital patterns for final NFT /digital garment34:24 | What to expect for future of N-HEGA34:56 | Book details35:18 | OUTROSupport the showPodcast also available on YouTube (visual), Spotify, Apple Podcast, Amazon Music, Deezer & other audio channels.Follow me on YouTube, LinkedIn and Instagram.

February 23, 2024Episode 330 min

Can 3D & AR Change Fashion Retail? | Fashion Tech Applied

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 & how their 3D & AR helps brands5:42 | 3D & AR on my brand www.vonruz.com5:55 | How the 3D view & AR toolset works (with videos)8:40 | Realities of introducing immersive tech to brands12:03 | The purposes & drawbacks of adopting immersive tools to brands14:29 | Adding an extra click can put customers off15:29 | 360 3D view VS AR holograms - why brands pick one over the other18:29 | Why it's important for customers to take longer looking at products when online shopping using hyper real 3D content21:48 | Stats & observations from brands who used Cappasity 3D views & AR24:47 | AI vs AR vs VR28:58 | What to expect from Cappasity (Mobile 3D shot)Also available on YouTube (visual), Spotify, Apple Podcast, Amazon Music, Deezer & other audio channels.Support the showPodcast also available on YouTube (visual), Spotify, Apple Podcast, Amazon Music, Deezer & other audio channels.Follow me on YouTube, LinkedIn and Instagram.

February 13, 2024Episode 239 min

Fashion Tech Applied: Here's What's Inside Von N Ruzive ft. Co-author

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’ 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 grateful to the publisher Apress Springer Nature Group who recognised my work & reached out to make this book come to life. Check out the book here! (psstt... 20% discount with this code: 08cWPRIx1J7prE when you buy directly from the publisher here)Watch/listen to my previous episode to know how I got into fashion tech here. Support the showPodcast also available on YouTube (visual), Spotify, Apple Podcast, Amazon Music, Deezer & other audio channels.Follow me on YouTube, LinkedIn and Instagram.

February 6, 2024Episode 119 min

How I Started Working In Fashion Tech & Wrote Fashion Tech Applied

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 Springer Nature Group who recognised my work & reached out to make this book come to life. Check out the book here: https://lnkd.in/e4hBS92s (also available at WHSmith & more). (psstt... 20% discount with this code: 08cWPRIx1J7prE when you buy directly from the publisher: https://lnkd.in/ep5DFN39)Support the showPodcast also available on YouTube (visual), Spotify, Apple Podcast, Amazon Music, Deezer & other audio channels.Follow me on YouTube, LinkedIn and Instagram.

January 31, 2024Episode 834 min

How Tommy Hilfiger & Victoria's Secret Became Adaptive

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 more to completing the full chain. Von N. Ruzive interviews Mindy to find out more about her journey, the challenges and the way forward. Drop a comment, share with all your friends and subscribe!Support the showPodcast also available on YouTube (visual), Spotify, Apple Podcast, Amazon Music, Deezer & other audio channels.Follow me on YouTube, LinkedIn and Instagram.

January 17, 2024Episode 723 min

Designing the Paralympic Tokyo 2020 Uniforms

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/Support the showPodcast also available on YouTube (visual), Spotify, Apple Podcast, Amazon Music, Deezer & other audio channels.Follow me on YouTube, LinkedIn and Instagram.

December 14, 2023Episode 639 min

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/Support the showPodcast also available on YouTube (visual), Spotify, Apple Podcast, Amazon Music, Deezer & other audio channels.Follow me on YouTube, LinkedIn and Instagram.

November 8, 2023Episode 522 min

Behind The Inclusive Modeling Agency: Zebedee

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! Support the showPodcast also available on YouTube (visual), Spotify, Apple Podcast, Amazon Music, Deezer & other audio channels.Follow me on YouTube, LinkedIn and Instagram.