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Fashion Made reveals the ground breaking projects, disruptive technologies and the fantastic people inspiring the fashion, apparel and footwear industries.
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Marcus Chung joins Fashion Made to discuss ThirdLove's approach to finding the perfect fit for their bras. As the first company to offer trademarked half sizes they have a lot of demand planning and inventory challenges, and as VP Manufacturing and Supply Chain, Marcus is the perfect man to explain how they overcome these hurdles.
The skills deficit is perhaps one of the biggest problems facing the industry today and will require a unique partnership between brands, manufacturers, academics and technology providers to overcome. Paola Bertola joins us from Politecnico di Milano to shed some light on the research they have done in this area to foster and deliver the appropriate skill set needed to operate within a digitally transformed fashion industry.
In its current form, academia is not serving the purpose of generating talent that meet industry requirements without additional training and losing opportunities for collaboration. How can we achieve a complete digital fashion education? Chair and Professor Robert Meeder joins us to highlight these topics and advise on the requirements for a successful pathway from education to business.
Daniele Campagnano, CEO of Trematic Watch Co., joins us live from the PI Apparel Europe 2025 recording studio in Milan, Lake Maggiore. In this episode of the Fashion Made Podcast, Daniele shares the story of reviving Trematic after 50 years of dormancy, building a heritage-driven luxury brand, and navigating today’s watch industry. From family inspiration and Swiss traditions to modern consumer behavior and integrity in luxury, this is a conversation about passion, resilience, and timeless craftsmanship.
In this episode, we sit down with Tabea van Lier to explore the realities behind fashion’s circularity claims. From merch overproduction to fiber recovery and sustainability fatigue, Tabea shares candid insights on what’s working—and what’s just greenwashing.
In this episode of Fashion Made, we’re joined by Jordan Taylor, Co-Founder & CEO of VIZCOM, live in front of an audience at PI Apparel Europe in Lake Maggiore, Milan. Jordan shares his unconventional journey from automotive design to fashion innovation, and how AI is reshaping the creative process. From accelerating workflows to democratizing design and turning sketches into physical products in record time, Jordan dives into how VIZCOM is empowering the next generation of creators.
In this special live episode of Fashion Made, recorded in front of a studio audience at Lake Maggiore, Italy, Rana Sidahmed, VP of Creative + Marketing at Avery Dennison, joins host Stephen Downey from PI Apparel for an insightful conversation on creativity, innovation, and the role of AI in fashion.
In this episode, Kiera Ganann, SVP/Global GM Ralph Lauren Sleepwear & Intimates at Delta Galil, shares what it takes to lead merchandising for fashion's most iconic brands. With over 20 years at the intersection of creativity and commerce, Kiera unpacks why smart merchandising wins in uncertain times - from AI's growing role and evolving consumer expectations to the pressure of tariffs and the power of long-term thinking in building brands that last.
In this episode, Elias Stahl, founder of Hilos, shares his bold vision for reshaping the footwear industry through sustainable, on-demand manufacturing. Speaking from the heart of Portland’s Old Town, Elias explains how his work with Hilos and the development of the "Made in Old Town" manufacturing innovation campus is breathing new life into America's industrial roots.
In this episode of FASHION MADE, we talk with Sanne Schoenmaker, co-founder of Tech Tailors, about automation in pattern making, sustainability, and the future of tech talent in fashion. Don't miss this insightful conversation!
Nick Vyas, Executive Director at USC Marshall Randall R. Kendrick Global Supply Chain Institute, explores how AI, blockchain, and new regulations are reshaping global trade. From eliminating inefficiencies to combating counterfeits in fashion, this is a must-listen for anyone in fashion tech & innovation.
Garrett Gerson, co-founder of Variant 3D, shares how his company is transforming fashion by bridging digital design with physical production. From eliminating waste to enabling designers to create from anywhere, Variant 3D is redefining how apparel and footwear are made.
Join us as we talk to Domagoj Boljar, CEO & Co-Founder of Earthbound™ Sneakers by Miret, about revolutionizing the footwear industry with sustainable, 97% bio-based sneakers. Miret is tackling ecological and human health challenges while empowering brands with innovative, eco-friendly solutions.
Welcome to the Season 4 premiere of Fashion Made! In this exciting first episode, host Stephen Downey sits down with Pau Almar, Chief Operating Officer at LIMÉ, to discuss the future of fashion, innovation, and supply chain excellence. Drawing on his extensive experience at industry giants like Inditex and MANGO, Pau shares insights into game-changing strategies, the evolving role of AI, and the mindset that drives success in fast fashion.
On this week's show we welcome Sarah Chessis, CEO of SewSew You, to discuss consumer 'voice' versus their actions; how to enable local supply chains; the comparisons with the food industry; what steps brands are taking to improve their practices and how on-demand manufacturing is the only sustainable way of making new clothes.
On this week's episode we speak with Stefan Hauswiesner, the CEO of Reactive Reality, about the virtual dressing room, their solution Pictofit, the wider industry and how it's such an important time right now, as well as cutting through some of the noise around virtual try-on, fit and styling solutions to see what the numbers really mean for consumers and e-tailers alike.
On this week's show we talk with Petri Alava, CEO at Infinited Fiber, about their incredible technology that turns waste into soft fibers ready for use in a wide range of fabrics. This could be a real game changer for the fashion industry and beyond so we're very excited about the future.
On this week's show we chat with Bobby Östberg, CEO and Co-Founder at ZyseMe who have been developing a novel technique to enable customized clothing production at scale. We talk about the technology, as well as discuss the wider issues surrounding on-demand manufacturing, profitability, sustainability and the nuances around size, fit and style.
On this week's episode we speak with Jenny Siede, Chief Thinker/Maker at In Style Exchange. We discuss the evolution of sustainable manufacturing, the importance of mental health as well as business success, and the role of young talent coming up within the sector.
The Covid curveball has forced us to re-exam our go to market strategies, to align ourselves with shifting consumer values, and to be agile. The data we relied on in the past no longer serves our future. The convergence of technology to form a brand new eco-system for success is upon us. Hear from some of the experts about the challenges, successes and base requirements for making your brand a retailer in today's world.
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