Technology
Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Samsung, Seen as Setback for Fashion Design
Fashion designers could see erosion in the limited amount of design patent protection they currently have.
Rag & Bone Takes On Virtual Reality With Google
The six-minute documentary is meant to encourage virtual reality adoption among fashion fans.
Levi’s and Google ATAP Provide First Look at Project Jacquard
Touch-sensitive fabric just took one big step into reality. Providing an update to the technology Levi’s and…
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Fitcode Announces Partnership with Hudson Jeans
Fashion data company Fitcode has announced a new partnership with premium denim brand Hudson Jeans. Fitcode…
<b>Nike</b> Reveals Launch Date for Self Lacing Sneakers
After announcing the new sneaker last March, Nike has just confirmed the release date for the HyperAdapt 1.0…
Will Sewbots Bring Denim Manufacturing Back to the US?
While the high-end denim manufacturing in Japan and the U.S. is focused on traditional practices, shuttle…
Penn State Researchers Create Denim That Repairs Itself
In the future ripped jeans will repair themselves. Researchers from Pennsylvania State University have…
Finding the Perfect Fitting Jean Just Got Easier for Women
For men and women alike, finding a perfect fitting jean can prove as confusing as this year’s Presidential…
Jeanologia to Present “One Glass, One Garment” at MAGIC
Jeanologia will present its new “One Glass, One Garment” finishing process for the first time in the U.S. at…
Google Aquires <em>Footwear Recognition</em> Startup Moodstocks
Google is expanding its efforts at object recognition technology, and is pulling from the footwear tech…
The <b>Future of 3D Printing</b>, According to <em>People Footwear</em>
If shoe makers have their way, 3D printing will be the future of footwear. With companies like New Balance, Ni…
Meet the “Sociable Shoe” Designed to Disconnect You From Distractions
Step into a pair of shoes, and step out of the digital world? That’s what a new “Sociable Shoe” is promising…
Tonello Launches First Online Laser Design Shop
Tonello launched its first online shop with laser designs and graphics for denim. The goal of this project is…
Navigating Fashion’s Brave New World
In a world where consumers are already glued to their screens, shoppers—much to the dismay of traditional…
<em>Get Schooled</em> in Retail Technology at GDS
The convergence of technology and footwear will be a hot topic at GDS in Dusseldorf, Germany Feb. 10-12…