Jennifer Darmour of ElectricFoxy talks wearable tech at the recent WTConference in San Francisco. (Image courtesy WTConference)
News from the intersection of fashion, technology and style
The future of wearable technology was on many a mind in recent weeks, thanks to the arrival of the first Wearable Technologies Conference in San Francisco. Here’s a recap of the highlights and key takeaways. via SF Fashion Tech
ShoeDazzle, uh, dazzles with its recent claim of adding over 1 million users in July alone. via TechCrunch
Reality star Whitney Port is making headlines for putting out a video plea for funds to help support her September New York Fashion Week show. via Jezebel
Who are the top digital luxury marketers? They include more than a few fashion brands. via Luxury Daily
Nike is turning heads in London outside of Olympic events with a new digital retail display at Selfridges. Dubbed the NIKE House of Innovation, it uses video game-like features, oversized screens and interactive content to encourage shoppers to move, try products and buy. via Digital Signage Connection
New, more environmentally-sound dyeing technology is being used in India to help save knitwear factories from government closure and to save local rivers from pollution. via Fibre2Fashion
FabKids and Christina Applegate partner to launch a new subscription clothing service for children. via TechCrunch
Fashion startups meet a growing audience in India and include Zovi.vom, Yepme.com and Freecultr. via Business Today
Top women in technology are increasingly interested in fashion these days, and major labels are taking notice. via The New York Times
What’s behind The Man Repeller’s fashion blogging success? It started with a clear concept, then evolved with skillful execution. Plus a little cheeky humor and lots of arm parties, obvs. via The Business of Fashion
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