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Karan Johar becomes an investor and promoter for the Fashion Entrepreneur Fund

Apparel Resources News-Desk — Wed, 14 Aug 2024 08:23:34 +0000

The Fashion Entrepreneur Fund, a venture studio focused on fashion, has welcomed Bollywood icon and fashion enthusiast Karan Johar as an investor and promoter. Johar plans to leverage his industry experience to support emerging Indian fashion entrepreneurs. “Fashion is a vital part of our culture and identity,” Karan Johar said in a press release. “As […]

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Nikita Mhaisalkar embraces AI for first time with new collection

Apparel Resources News-Desk — Mon, 01 Apr 2024 10:59:21 +0000

Nikita Mhaisalkar, a womenswear designer, has ventured into artificial intelligence for the first time with her latest ready-to-wear line, “Theodora.” The line, which combines AI exploration with Mahisalkar’s creative vision, is intended to expand the label’s potential. “Theodora is our ultimate muse: the fierce and dynamic empress was indeed fashion’s very first influencer,” said Nikita […]

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Kyocera’s eco-friendly printer gets recognition at Paris Fashion Week, partnering with Kunihiko Morinaga

Apparel Resources News-Desk — Fri, 01 Mar 2024 13:11:17 +0000

Kyocera Document Solutions Inc., has announced a collaboration with Japanese designer, Kunihiko Morinaga, who is also the founder of Japanese fashion brand “ANREALAGE.” This collaboration showcased a unique work of art created using fabric printed by Kyocera’s new inkjet textile printer, “FOREARTH,” at the 2024-25 Fall/Winter women’s collection in the ongoing Paris Fashion Week. Morinaga […]

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SYKY presents designers, KWK and Taskin Goec and their mixed-reality 3D apparel

Apparel Resources News-Desk — Tue, 20 Feb 2024 12:22:50 +0000

Designers KWK (Kay Kwok) and Taskin Goec have unveiled their cutting-edge mixed-reality custom 3D-printed art pieces, adorned by icons like Beyoncé, Björk, and Karol G, alongside AI-enhanced apparel at London Fashion Week 2024. The exclusive launch, presented by luxury fashion platform SYKY, showcases the innovative works of KWK and Taskin Goec in both physical and […]

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Adobe’s digital dress with designer Christian Cowan makes it to NYFW

Apparel Resources News-Desk — Tue, 13 Feb 2024 12:19:21 +0000

Tech-giant Adobe, which caused a stir in the fashion world in 2023, with the introduction of its interactive digital dress, is back to foray into the fashion scene. Now, Project Primrose has made its debut at New York Fashion Week, showcasing a fusion of technology and fashion that hints at the future of clothing design. […]

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Grace Ling named inaugural winner of the AAPI Design + Innovation Grant by Genesis and CFDA

Apparel Resources News-Desk — Fri, 09 Feb 2024 12:01:37 +0000

Genesis, in cooperation with the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA), selected Grace Ling as the inaugural winner of the AAPI Design + Innovation Grant. Ling, along with fellow designers Andrew Kwon, Haoran Li, and Siying Qu of Private Policy, took part in a five-month competition to create a bespoke fashion collection that highlighted […]

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Castore and Reiss launch SS24 collection, marking their third collaboration

Apparel Resources News-Desk — Fri, 19 Jan 2024 10:31:49 +0000

Manchester-based sportswear brand Castore has unveiled its third collaboration with high-street fashion brand Reiss, introducing the Reiss X Castore SS24 collection. This hybrid lifestyle sportswear incorporates features such as water-resistant Protek technology for weather protection, raglan stitching to enhance movement, and moisture-wicking properties to manage perspiration. The collection features a wide range, including lightweight jackets, […]

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SHEIN expands 2024 SHEIN X Challenge worldwide

Apparel Resources News-Desk — Tue, 16 Jan 2024 06:43:42 +0000

Online fast-fashion retailer SHEIN has announced the expansion of its SHEIN X Challenge to include participants from around the globe. A project of the SHEIN X Designer Incubator Programme, the SHEIN X Challenge marked its third anniversary this year. The competition will now allow entries from anywhere in the world for its 2024 edition, after […]

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Style3D Research presents two papers on real-time 3D simulation

Apparel Resources News-Desk — Thu, 11 Jan 2024 12:13:09 +0000

Style3D, a prominent Chinese fashion tech company, has unveiled groundbreaking research at SIGGRAPH Asia 2023, the esteemed gathering for computer graphics enthusiasts and industry professionals. The company, renowned for its software and service ecosystem facilitating real-time 3D simulation, presented two research papers shedding light on the realm of virtual fashion. The first paper delves into […]

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SENSHOMI introduces stain-proof T-shirts

Apparel Resources News-Desk — Mon, 08 Jan 2024 13:41:50 +0000

SENSHOMI, a nascent brand, aspires to cater to men seeking technologically advanced products and specialised functional clothing. The brand’s upcoming offerings, part of the TechTee Pro series, comprise two innovative T-shirts. The TechTee Pro E utilises a polymer nano-material dyed onto 100 per cent cotton fabric, while the TechTee Pro S employs pure cotton processed […]

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Meta’s Smart Glasses to suggest wardrobe essentials

Apparel Resources News-Desk — Wed, 03 Jan 2024 12:04:57 +0000

Meta’s AI-powered features for the Ray-Ban Smart Glasses have finally debuted, offering the capacity to recommend daily outfits. These glasses integrate AI technology, leveraging a 12 MP camera and microphone to comprehend the wearer’s surroundings. Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg showcased a video on Instagram, illustrating the AI’s ability to translate Spanish memes into English. Although […]

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The Fabricant launches collection designed for outer space

Apparel Resources News-Desk — Thu, 21 Dec 2023 10:56:33 +0000

Amsterdam’s digital fashion house, The Fabricant, has announced to send a piece from their reimagined DEEP collection to the moon. The project primarily targets art and space education, harnessing the metaverse as a platform. Partnering with Bernard Foing, a former chief scientist at the European Space Agency (ESA) with 17 years of expertise, the initiative […]

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Virtual influencer AYAYI reveals her first fashion collection

Apparel Resources News-Desk — Thu, 21 Dec 2023 10:23:13 +0000

China’s hyper-realistic virtual influencer, AYAYI, by Shanghai Ayayi Culture Media Co. Ltd., launches her eponymous brand and its first collection. Leveraging extensive expertise in digital content and virtual technology, AYAYI® pioneers the phyigtal brand concept, bringing together, physical and digital realms to craft a distinct aesthetic and product line. The inaugural AYAYI® collection, themed “Dimensional […]

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Five Below opens a sourcing office in India to resolve its inventory challenges

Apparel Resources News-Desk — Tue, 12 Dec 2023 10:42:13 +0000

Five Below, the US-based discount store chain, has inaugurated an office in India, fortifying its presence with a network of 50 sourcing factories in the region. This strategic move is aimed at optimising inventory management, fostering enhanced predictive capabilities for demand, and establishing comprehensive tracking mechanisms throughout its supply chain. In the third quarter, the […]

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AI creates trend book predicting fashion choices in 2025

Apparel Resources News-Desk — Tue, 12 Dec 2023 10:40:58 +0000

Texworld Evolution Paris, a textile expo, has leveraged Artificial Intelligence (AI) to craft “Veritas,” a trend book spotlighting the upcoming spring-summer fashion landscape of 2025. This innovative approach marks a departure from traditional fashion, emphasising the shift towards personalised fashion preferences. Louis Gérin and Grégory Lamaud, the Artistic Directors, have spearheaded Texworld Evolution Paris by […]

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Italy’s Istituto Marangoni gives a peek into ‘Fashion Design 3.0’ with ‘I AM AI’ project

Apparel Resources News-Desk — Fri, 08 Dec 2023 09:45:37 +0000

Lombardy’s Istituto Marangoni, renowned for its fashion and design programs and branches in various countries including India, and its metaverse space, which was unveiled in 2022, hosted an event on 5th November that transcended geographical barriers. It united fashion enthusiasts from diverse campuses worldwide. The initiative, named “I Am AI,” included a fashion show that […]

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AI enters the realm of fashion photography

Apparel Resources News-Desk — Thu, 07 Dec 2023 10:34:16 +0000

New Zealand’s fashion industry is on an innovative journey, as demonstrated by Stanley St’s AI-powered photo shoot featured in the country’s fashion magazine, Fashion Quarterly. Through collaboration with Stanley St’s AI division, generative artificial intelligence was employed to merge individual model images with flat-lay garment and accessory images. This AI fashion shoot showcases a wide […]

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Soorty drops collection, showcases fusion of innovation and sustainability

Apparel Resources News-Desk — Tue, 22 Aug 2023 09:28:43 +0000

Soorty, the renowned vertically integrated Pakistani denim manufacturer, is making waves in the fashion world with its latest collection, “Looking Back to Move Forward,” set to redefine denim fashion for Fall/Winter 2024-2025. The collection provides a glimpse of Soorty’s commitment to sustainability and innovation with different collections such as “Black Theory” which features overdyed garments […]

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Khadi gets a makeover to appeal to the youth

Apparel Resources News-Desk — Mon, 07 Aug 2023 13:03:19 +0000

The Kerala Khadi and Village Industries Board has partnered with the Institute of Fashion Technology-Kerala (IFTK) to launch a clothing line geared at appealing to the younger population. Recently, a variety of trendy clothing items have become accessible at khadi showrooms all around the state. The action follows closely on the heels of medical students, […]

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Angelina Jolie reveals plans to launch fashion business

Apparel Resources News-Desk — Fri, 19 May 2023 06:07:03 +0000

Using antique and deadstock materials, Angelina Jolie intends to start a purpose-driven fashion company that will function as a collaborative of creative talent. The upcoming launch of Atelier Jolie was announced on the Instagram account of the actress, filmmaker, and humanitarian. She added that the talented fashion employees she had worked with during her career, […]

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