In recent years, e-commerce has undergone a dramatic shift that makes it difficult for retail buyers and brands to adapt to evolving consumer purchasing patterns. Addressing this paradigm shift is NuORDER. a two-sided platform designed with the needs of both brands and retailers in mind. Connecting wholesale/retail buyers with brands, the platform also allows brands to […]
Fashion
Every Parent Should Buy Their Kid a Stuffed Animal That Transforms into a Hoodie From This LA Startup That Just Raised $4.85M
Imagine having a hoodie that also doubles as a stuffed animal. Cubcoats is the children’s brand behind the 2-in-1 stuffed animals that transform into premium hoodies. The hoodies are a fan favorite among both children and parents with stars like Will Smith and Hilary Duff have having invested in the company. Cubcoats’ products truly transcend the […]
Blockchain Technology Applications in Fashion: Part 2
In the first article of this series, Application of Blockchain Technology in Fashion Industry, I wrote about the effects of blockchain on the pre-consumer aspects of a fashion product lifecycle. I covered the way supply chain can become transparent using blockchain products tracking on every stage of production. Blockchain can also facilitate the product authentication process […]
Harper Wilde Raises $2M So Women Can Find Bras That Actually Fit
Finding a bra with the proper support and coverage can be very difficult, time-consuming, and expensive, but Harper Wilde is changing that with its at-home try-on program. Customers choose up to three bras in any style, color, and size that are shipped directly to their homes, and customers only pay for what they keep, ensuring […]
Blockchain Technology Applications in Fashion: Part 1
Blockchain has been a buzzword for the past few years, thanks to the rise of cryptocurrencies that are mostly built on blockchain technology. What blockchain does is essentially distributes data storage across multiple points and makes sure that each transaction or entry is being locked and secure. This makes it virtually impossible to hack or […]
The Conscious Future of Fashion Retail
Here is how I envision the future of fashion retail. Some of the companies mentioned in the article below are already starting to make this vision possible. A customer feels a need to buy a new fashion item, goes to a virtual shopping street or enters a virtual mall where he or she chooses a […]