3 Product Trends From The Blurring Intersection of Fashion + Technology

By Carver Wilcox

3 observations of product trends around the blurring intersection of fashion and technology that companies can potentially learn from.

FashionLeanne LuceNovember 15, 2017Tech, Technical Textiles, Textiles

Are your alt coins a part of your identity?

By participating, these tokens contribute not only to the hype of the blockchain, but become embedded in our identities. A few months ago, I started working on a project called TetzelCoin. This is a token I identify with. Rather than exploiting the popularly of cryptocurrency only for greed, TetzelCoin raises money for a charitable cause that I consider worthwhile. It also calls to action something that I value: self-reflection.

Tech, FashionLeanne LuceOctober 31, 2017Blockchain

Custom Fit Dresses for $100 and Under

There are several reason why I encourage making apparel purchases custom fit. For one, the simple act of purchasing goods in a made-to-order system significantly reduces waste created by overstocked inventory. By purchasing something you love, you're also likely to keep it longer. Aside from the ethical reasons why shopping custom is good, there is no better feeling than putting on a dress that fits!

FashionLeanne LuceSeptember 14, 2017Custom

Shoes of Prey: Experiencing Customization

I started following Shoes of Prey early last year, just before visiting their office in Santa Monica. The company started making custom shoes in 2009 and has been growing ever since. In the last year, their website, the primary sales channel, has evolved a lot.

FashionLeanne LuceJuly 22, 2017Custom, style

Does Openness to New Experiences Lead to Innovation?

Just after Marijuana was voted to be legalized for recreational use in California, vendors sold their wares at West Coast Craft. Gone are the days of corner store head shops and welcome beautifully crafted smoking paraphernalia.

FashionLeanne LuceNovember 23, 2016West Coast Craft

The Fashion Community Reacts to the Election

FashionLeanne LuceNovember 10, 2016

Fashion Show Basics for Tech Nerds

Get rid of your preconceptions. The fashion industry gets a bad rep for being superficial and wasteful. The industry is damaging to our minds, bodies, and our environment. In other words, it has power. Fashion touches us literally, figuratively, and indirectly in every moment of our lives.

FashionLeanne LuceSeptember 28, 2016Runway

Everyday Knits and How They’re Made

We all have knitted things in our wardrobe ranging across a variety of gauges. From fine t-shirts and leggings to socks and coarser gauge sweaters. Each of these categories of knits is made using different specialized knitting machines.

FashionLeanne LuceSeptember 7, 2016Knit, Technical Textiles

Cotton, America, Waste and Opportunity

The elephant in the room is sustainability. The manufacturing of garments and soft goods has worldwide social, environmental, and economic impact. It is an industry in dire need of change. The good news is, it is changing.

FashionLeanne LuceAugust 31, 2016Fabrics, Jeans, Manufacturing, Textiles, Sustainability

What They Wore on Mr. Robot for Different Body Types

So you love Mr Robot. Here is an homage to the females of Mr Robot. With simulations and how to shop Angela’s professional look from S2 E7,2.5_h4ndshake.sme.

FashionLeanne LuceAugust 25, 2016Simulation