Venturing into Fashion Tech

Charles' Intense Progress and Joining Startup Bootcamp Fashion Tech
We welcome back to the podcast show Charles Wilder, CEO of OuttaWRLD, where he opens up about his personal and professional growth since we last spoke to him 8 months ago. He shares insights as to why he's decided to pivot to focus on B2B for fashion brands, his preparations for the upcoming Startup Bootcamp Demo Day in December 2023, and his approach to honing public speaking skills. He also shares how forming alliances with fellow startups on the program have been a game-changer for his venture.
Digital Fashion in 4K High Definition

How can digital fashion get even better? Experiencing it in 4K high definition in AR with the latest OuttaWRLD platform updates. Charles takes us through why the technical breakthroughs are opening up doors to his first pilots with fashion's mega brands, how such activations can push brands forward, and where the AR space is going to be taking the industry.
For entrepreneurs eyeing the digital fashion space, this conversation is a treasure trove of exclusive wisdom. 🚀✨
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Contact Charles on Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/charleswilders/
Listen to the previous podcast episode of Charles: buzzsprout.com/1962084/12747017

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The show is recorded from Beyond Form, a fashion tech innovation platform. We build, invest, and educate fashion tech entrepreneurs and startups. We’d love to hear your feedback, so let us know if you’d like to hear a certain topic. Email us at [email protected]. If you’re an entrepreneur or fashion tech startup looking for studio support, check out our website: beyondform.io

Everything Repair and Care
Chelsea’s favourite wardrobe pieces evoking nostalgia is what sparked her interest in prolonging the life of her fashion products. But the USA's underdeveloped repair and care market seems to be still in the stone ages, causing multiple friction points for the everyday American consumer. Chelsea wanted to find out why this is. We'll be analyzing the demographic trends that are causing this uprising, especially among Generation Z, the problem with 'mom & pop' stores, and numerous concrete examples of brands that are leading the "repair revolution", an increasingly important aspect of our clothing consumption.
The USA's Aftercare Opportunity
The golden state of California (Chelsea's home and the subject of the research) offers a fascinating case study in how lifestyle can be fused into a desired aesthetic, opening a vista for businesses willing to adopt an aftercare model. We dissect the critical role of garment repair services in reducing environmental harm and maximizing our apparel value, and why there are high rejection rates of clothing items from resale platforms. Finally, we ponder on how the unification of various tech platforms can build a more sustainable fashion future.
Find out more about Chelsea's research contacting her on Linkedin.

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As we close out 2024, this year's final episode is joined by Yoobin Jung, a VC at Plug and Play, where she along with our host Peter break down the fashion tech booms and busts that happened throughout the year. They discuss:
• AI's transformative impact on fashion design: Generative design tools are accelerating prototyping and reshaping brand identities, but raise ethical concerns about potentially replacing junior designers.
• The sustainability challenge: AI could help align production with demand, potentially addressing the persistent issue of overproduction in the fashion industry.
• Luxury brands and AI adoption: High-end fashion houses are cautiously approaching AI, grappling with complexities of clothing structures and concerns about AI-driven overconsumption.
• Recommendation algorithms: Effectiveness varies between Europe and South Korea, prompting questions about enhancing consumer experiences versus fuelling overconsumption.
• Regulatory landscape: EU policies like Extended Producer Responsibility aim to promote circularity, yet industry readiness is questionable, as evidenced by Renewcell's bankruptcy.
• Future of luxury e-commerce: The resale market is gaining prominence, with potential lessons from South Korea's Kakao platform on integrating digital and physical retail experiences.
Contact Yoobin on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/yoobinjung

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Join Peter Jeun Ho Tsang and special guest Ben Hanson, a seasoned expert in the field and Editor-in-Chief of The Interline , in the final episode of 2023 as they reflect on the whirlwind of tech trends shaping the fashion industry. From the meteoric rise and sudden fall of NFTs to the potential impact of generative AI on design, the conversation explores the highs, lows, and uncertainties in the world of fashion tech. Gain insights into the challenges, opportunities, and the evolving role of AI in creative processes. Whether you're a fashion enthusiast or a tech aficionado, this episode promises to unravel the complex dynamics of Fashion Tech.

• Downfall of NFTs: scrutinize their actual relevance, and voice our skepticism on how they address challenges like policing digital creation and safeguarding intellectual property.
• AI isn't infallible, but trust us, the future isn't bleak. AI's ethical implications in fashion, addressing biases, and promoting diversity.
• Shedding light on the evolving consumer experience, we touch on the rise of mixed realities in fashion retail, exploring virtual stores and digital twins.
• Highlighting the significance of interconnected supply chains, the vital role of technology and consumer demand in enabling it, the crucial aspects of transparency, the role of digital IDs, and the challenges brands face in achieving sustainability goals.

Looking ahead Hanson predicts a surge in the adoption of 3D design in fashion, citing its potential to revolutionize the entire value chain. The forthcoming Digital Production Report for 2023 is teased, promising insights into why 3D design will be a pivotal factor in fashion tech trends for the upcoming year.
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Building Tech Better Retail Experiences
Joining Von N. Ruzive and Peter Jeun Ho Tsang, co-authors of Fashion Tech Applied, are Hillary Littleton, Head of Marketing at FIT:MATCH, Elina Minina, CBDO at Cappasity, and Charles Wilders, CEO at Showcase X, to discuss how retail experiences are being augmented by technologies. The panel unpacks how tech like 3D modeling, AI, and augmented reality are reconfiguring the online and offline retail experiences. From creating your digital twin to find that impeccably fitting garment, to the role of AR holograms in building consumer trust, and why it's a combination of tech that will be make better shopping journeys.
Fashion Stores of the Future
The panel shares invaluable insights from extensive R&D, proving that the success of tech in fashion hinges on solving genuine customer pain points and providing a shopping experience that feels personal and powerful. We confront the real struggles brands face, from budgetary restraints to the steep learning curve in harnessing these technologies. The episode looks into a future where your shopping journey might be led by your smartphone, and we unravel how generational shifts are leading brands to recalibrate for a tech-savvy audience. What does your fashion store of the future look like?
This episode was originally recorded as a webinar on LinkedIn live.
Find out out about guest speakers in the links below:

• Hillary Littleton from FIT:MATCH
• Elina Minina from Cappasity
• Charles Wilders from Showcase X

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The show is recorded from Beyond Form, a fashion tech innovation platform. We build, invest, and educate fashion tech entrepreneurs and startups. We’d love to hear your feedback, so let us know if you’d like to hear a certain topic. Email us at [email protected]. If you’re an entrepreneur or fashion tech startup looking for studio support, check out our website: beyondform.io