Fashion Technology In 2022: The Big Asks
The broad trends that are set to shape the next year are visible. The practicalities could pose more of a problem...
Panel Discussion Replay: The Future of Fashion
The Interline was invited to lead a far-ranging panel discussion on the future of fashion at the inaugural Exthereal event. The full replay is now available to watch on-demand.
Building Sustainable Supply Chains: The Interline Talks To Serai & KPMG
After decades of guarding its supply chain secrets, the fashion industry finds itself needing to embrace transparency in a hurry. But how far does it need to go? And how can brands balance the cost and the opportunity of rethinking how they source? We talk to two of the authors of a new report that aims to tackle those questions.
Transparency: The Thread From Expectation To Execution
Transparency has very quickly become one of the primary metrics upon which the fashion industry is measured, but are expectations evolving faster than the industry's ability to execute? Cotton could offer a template for bringing the two threads closer together.
The Interline supports fashion XR conference Exthereal
Our Editor-in-Chief will host a panel discussion on the future of fashion and retail - from transformative new consumer experiences to fundamental shifts in sustainability.
The Interline Speaks At 2021 World Digital Textile Forum
Across a keynote presentation and panel discussion, The Interline will help articulate the value of digital materials to an industry that has made digital product creation a priority.
Interline Identities – David Friedrichs, Co-Founder, Cerqular
Creating and buying verifiably sustainable fashion is often harder than it needs to be. To solve that, Cerqular aims to be the one-stop sustainable shop. We discuss the why and the how with CEO David Friedrichs.
2021, The Year Of Fashion NFTs
This has been the year of NFT fever. But what are NFTs, why is everyone rushing to cash in, and what do they mean for an industry that has remained resolutely physical for so long?
Made-To-Order: The Solution To Fashion’s Sustainability Problem
The pandemic has exacerbated fashion's existential crisis: it's an industry that makes far more clothing than it can sell. With margins being squeezed more than ever, does made-to-order production offer a way out?
Designing A Way Out Of The Downward Spiral
Globalisation has accelerated the fashion industry to an unsustainable pace - in more ways than one. Can we escape that race to the bottom and do the right thing at the same time? New methods of manufacturing could hold the answer.
A Different 3D Output: Understanding Fashion’s New Digital Frontier
Fashion has made big strides with 3D, but streamlining the process of creating physical products is a different prospect from selling digital ones. What might a seamless digital fashion workflow look like?
Denim Manufacturing: The Path To Redemption
With consumer interest in sustainability rising, the denim industry is preparing for an overdue reckoning. Can technology help mitigate the high environmental cost of a pair of jeans?
Why Futureproof Retail Experiences Won’t Be Bought Off The Rack
In an uncertain world, the importance of every in-person shopper interaction is at an all-time high. To stand out, physical retail experiences must be memorable and bespoke. Can commoditised technology keep up?
Inclusivity Is Essential. Are We Failing To Teach AI To Recognise It?
As fashion hands off more decisions and automates more experiences using AI, bias is becoming ingrained. But the industry has a chance to fix it - and support inclusivity - if it acts now.