Source: Fashionista
Summary
The recent Orlando trade show brought together approximately 8,000 professionals from 92 countries, marking the beginning of a unified annual event focused on technology and innovation in the industry. According to reports, the show aimed to emphasize the importance of technology in shaping the future of fashion. The event’s debut was seen as a significant step towards a more streamlined and forward-thinking approach to trade shows.
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The trend returns with a new name.
The Orlando show’s focus on technology and innovation echoes the 90s-era embracing of digital tools in fashion. The likes of Alexander McQueen and Hussein Chalayan experimented with technology in their designs during that period. The current revival of this interest in technology is likely to lead to a new wave of innovative designs. The look feels familiar, yet the industry is eager to label it as a novel concept. The collection enters the cycle, awaiting its next iteration.
Author: Evan Null
