On the heels of the president’s withdrawal from the Paris Climate Accord, as members of his administration continue to demonstrate an immunity to science or knowledge on matters that effect our planet, members of the fashion industry gather at FIT for its annual Summer Institute. Panelists of sustainability mavericks and leaders reveal the...
Jun 12, 2017
Innovation within the fashion industry is often done in the pursuit of finding better solutions to tackle the problems at hand. However, more often than not, the present issues at hand call for solutions which are bigger than the problems themselves. The manufacturing process has always been driven by optimization and it's this drive for...
Apr 14, 2017
Once seen as a niche part of the fashion industry, being eco-conscious has rapidly become one of the hottest 'topics' of our time. From luxury fashion houses to fast-fashion retailers, and everything in between - more and more fashion companies are responding to mounting consumer interest and 'going green.' However, in spite of all the efforts...
Jun 24, 2016
London - Sportswear brand New Balance is launching the world’s first high-performance running shoe with a full-length 3D-printed midsole this week. The New Balance Zante Generate trainers will be available from Friday, April 15 via the brand’s website and direct from its flagship store in Boston, America, however, there will only be 44 pairs on...
Apr 12, 2016
San Francisco-based tech company Chronicled has partnered with 3D-printing company Origin to develop tamper-proof retail ‘smart tags’ to guarantee the authenticity of high-value consumer goods. "The 3D-printed Chronicled tag is the first product that can be adapted to fit entirely different markets in minutes,” explains Origin chief executive...
Mar 21, 2016
