Technology (52)

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If you haven’t been reading this blog much or hitting your head against the door that is fashion production, let’s just say this once and for all; starting a fashion label is a long and expensive process with a wicked learning curve. Add a lack of adequate outlets to begin production and it becomes even more of a daunting task. In fact, the difference between the successful designers and never-weres can be traced to this stage in development. So, kids, imagine a democratic way

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Whether you’re a techie or not, you know that the iPad is the talked about technological addition to your electronic device collection. Sure, the tablet computer has made a massive impact on the
world of technology, but fashion companies are going to have to re-think their advertising approach to keep up with our generation’s love for all things online.

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Sustainability Through Technology

zaha-hadid-architects.pngGuest Post By Daniel Zeltzer, Marketing Director of Los Angeles based fashion brand XCVI Clothing.

Is fashion design really possible on a computer? It’s hard to work with garments without touching the fabrics and getting a real feel for the product, but more and more designers are reaching towards technology to help them create unique designs. Have we reached the age of “computer generated garments”?

Not quite, but…technological innovations are certainly helping talented people work to their fulle
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Gucci Reveals New iPhone/iPod App

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Gucci has just revealed a new iPhone/iPod application that is meant to entertain and offer you some unique opportunities for all you music-enthusiasts!This new technology-infused opportunity will offer consumers access to a 24-hour stream of music, hotel tips and restaurant recommendations straight from the black book of Gucci’s creative director. These insider tips even link to Google GPS to help you find your way with ease! This app calls you to tap into your inner music composer and mix your
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Calling all Sprint Faithfuls! It’s time to get excited because the Palm Pixi has just arrived. The Palm Pixi will be the second handset in its webOS portfolio offering LUX technology with new artistic design covers.The limited edition ‘Artist Series’ offer you five different designs to choose from. One of our FAVs is the beautifully designed ‘Hummingbird’ motif by Cole Gerst, best known as the founder of option-g apparel. This cover combines elegance with chic and most definitely scores high on
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Over the past month, I have been testing a new technology for skin care. I am most excited by what photo light therapy has to offer. Not only is it recommended by dermatologists for acne, but also to treat aging skin.Photo light therapy is an emerging technology that has continued to captivate scientists, doctors and acne sufferers. While you may have heard it referred to as IPL, LED treatment, blue light treatment or photodynamic treatment, each of these disciplines focuses on harnessing the he
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We would like to introduce to you an innovation in the the fashion industry. A novel league of eco-friendly fashion apparels made from this new innovation under the label called 'August'.The eco-friendly designer collection for women has been developed using a patented technology called DPOL. DPOL means 'Direct panel on loom'. The technology and collection is first of its kinds and patent has been acquired by its promoters and designer. DPOL is a signature technology which has been presented and
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"The landscape on the web is undergoing a deep and vast transformation because of social media, and it is affecting the way we market what we do, says Web Worker Daily blogger Aliza Sherman. "Public relations will never be the same." (read more...)And we couldn't agree more! For this reason, Buzzflikr has launched a new web friendly agency with a robust online platform and trend hub that is the fashion industry's first "online publicist."We conceived Buzzflikr as an invaluable resource for the m
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Until recently, traditional PR has been out of reach for young, startup brands but is now a reality with Buzzflikr’s affordable “online publicist” concept.The LA-based team of young professionals behind Buzzflikr has launched what is possibly the first “online publicist” in the fashion industry. Their mission is simple: revolutionize the public relations role with web 2.0 technology, up-to-the-minute trend insight and targeted editorial expertise.Just at a time when apparel firms are cutting bud
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