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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.Follow me on YouTube, LinkedIn and Instagram.

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

Join 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), Spotify, Apple Podcast, Amazon Music, Deezer & other audio channels.Follow me on YouTube, LinkedIn and Instagram.

Join 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 platforms: https://youtube.com/@vonruzive?si=vobhksgdSrxtrPvoConnect with CHAMIAH DEWEY:https://chamiahdeweyfashion.com/https://www.instagram.com/chamiahdeweyfashion/____________________Podcast also available on YouTube (visual), Spotify, Apple Podcast, Amazon Music, Deezer & other audio channels.Follow me on YouTube, LinkedIn and Instagram.

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.

I 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.Follow me on YouTube, LinkedIn and Instagram.

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.