Is Fashion Real?!
Join real conversations by host Von N. Ruzive for all things innovating and transforming the fashion industry from inclusive/adaptive fashion to fashion tech. Some episodes will be alongside likeminded individuals who go against the norms of the fashion industry. Also available on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@vonruzive/podcasts
Episodes
15 episodes
The Future of Fashion Design & Product Development with T-Fashion & AWARE™
A webinar that we did based on my recently launched book Fashion Tech Applied now on my podcast for you all to have a listen! Discover everything from AI generative design to traceability tools.Hosted by me, Von N. Ruzive with co-author...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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52:10
Behind SAVAGE X FENTY's AR/AI Fitting Room Experience | Fashion Tech Applied
If you’ve never used a body scanner, you are likely guessing your measurements or have searched through multiple sizes & stores to finally get the right fit. The good news is that tech has solved this issue incl. FIT:MATCH.ai who ha...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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AI & Digitizing Sewing Patterns | Fashion Tech Applied
How are you liking AI so far? When it comes to pattern making or lay planning in the fashion world, it can be an interesting assistive tool while also helping to save money and fabric! Want to know how? Take a listen to this episod...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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Can 3D & AR Change Fashion Retail? | Fashion Tech Applied
Ever purchased something online & it looked nothing like what you expected? Well this is why tech such as 3D views & augmented reality holograms exist. Personally having used it for my brand, Von Ruz, I have been able to experienc...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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Fashion Tech Applied: Here's What's Inside Von N Ruzive ft. Co-author
So… I PUBLISHED A BOOK!! After plenty of work with other players in the fashion & tech industry I’m happy to present ‘Fashion Tech Applied’ by me Von N Ruzive with my co-author Peter Jeun Ho Tsang. This book speaks about all possibilities o...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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39:41
How I Started Working In Fashion Tech & Wrote Fashion Tech Applied
So... I WROTE A BOOK! After plenty of work with other players in the fashion & tech industry I’m happy to present ‘Fashion Tech Applied’ with my co-author Peter Jeun Ho Tsang. This book speaks about all possibilities of implementing tech in...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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19:15
How Tommy Hilfiger & Victoria's Secret Became Adaptive
From partnering with Tommy Hilfiger, resulting in Tommy Adaptive, to recently launching an adaptive collection with Victoria's Secret, Mindy Scheier has been a force to be reckoned with in the inclusivity fashion space. Inspired by her son's ra...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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Designing the Paralympic Tokyo 2020 Uniforms
From an arm injury to designing the 2020 Tokyo Paralympic uniforms, Shay Senior has had one heck of a journey. Be sure to take a listen & find out more about how he build his inclusive clothing brand, the challenges, highlights & realit...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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I Was Bashed For Being Inclusive in the Fashion Industry...
Hear the story behind founder, Angel Sinclair, of modeling charity Models of Diversity from being bashed online to fighting diversity during London Fashion Week. This is a story you don't want to miss - especially if you are needing inspiration...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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Behind The Inclusive Modeling Agency: Zebedee
Enjoy this chat with co-founder at Zebedee, Laura Winson, who takes us through how she built this huge modeling agency that is inclusive of all types of models!
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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How I Helped TARGET's Adaptive Clothing Line
Join me, Von N. Ruzive, on this podcast episode of IS FASHION REAL?! with Tracy Vollbrecht. She consulted Target to help their adaptive clothing line that considers men, women and children with disabilities. With her consulting agency in t...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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29:38
Realities of Launching an Adaptive Fashion Brand w/ Chamiah Dewey
Join host Von N. Ruzive with guest Chamiah Dewey who has launched her own adaptive brand for individuals with dwarfism who are on average 4" 10. Follow the conversation about our journeys launching our fashion brands.
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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Something Is Off With Adaptive Fashion...
Here's the second episode of the Adaptive Fashion Series on IS FASHION REAL?! Some things just aren't adding up with adaptive fashion and Von N. Ruzive is here to talk about it!
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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My Challenging Journey In The Adaptive Fashion Industry
I launched my inclusive fashion brand and have experienced many obstacles just like any other business. Here's my story and the many things that the industry could do to push inclusivity and support those who are working at it.Brand: ht...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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