It’s the final show of New York Fashion Week. A parade of models struts down the catwalk in garments that take the audience’s breath away – a collection that is iterative yet wholly unique. As is customary at the close of the show, the designer appears on the runway as the crowd explodes in adulation. But it’s not a person being serenaded – it’s a computer. After all, the fashion collection was designed by artificial intelligence.

Does this sound far-fetched? It shouldn’t. Digital tools are poised to completely make over the apparel industry. AI is serving as a game changer for everything from apparel design to trend spotting. Automation unlocks the ability for decorators to be wildly profitable. And amazingly cool advances are on the horizon: phone-charging fabrics, self-washing shirts, downloadable 3-D dresses and much more.

It’s the dawning of a new era in apparel – and change is coming sooner than you think.

AI and the Apparel Industry

From garment design to trend spotting to copyright protection, artificial intelligence is poised to revolutionize the apparel industry.

By Rachel Ramirez | Read more here. 

Automation is Production Ready

The right equipment and software – paired with thoughtful processes – can increase productivity and profits.

By Theresa Hegel | Read more here. 

6 Advances in Apparel

Take a look at the biggest up-and-coming trends in clothing.

By Theresa Hegel | Read more here. 

Who Is Amy Ingram?

During the reporting process for the feature article I wrote on artificial intelligence, I unknowingly interacted with a real, working AI.

Commentary by Rachel Ramirez | Read more here. 

Fashion Insights Discovered By AI

Kavita Bala and her team at Cornell University used artificial intelligence to scour social media for fashion trends and insights. Here are a few of the StreetStyle project’s findings.

By Rachel Ramirez | Read more here. 

Podcast: AI and Apparel

In this podcast, Sarah Krasley, CEO of Shimmy Technologies, shares insights into how artificial intelligence will help apparel companies stay competitive.

Interview by Rachel Ramirez | Listen to the podcast here. 

Podcast: Automate Everything

In this podcast, Steven Farag, co-owner of Campus Ink in Champaign, IL, talks about modernizing his decorated-apparel shop and how automation has helped the business flourish.

Interview by Theresa Hegel | Listen to the podcast here. 

Is This the Next Evolution of Apparel Customization?

Brennan Mulligan started the custom messenger bag company Timbuk2 and helped launch mass customization programs for Nike, Timberland and others. Now with Skyou Inc. (asi/87637), he’s looking to bring apparel customization to everyone.

By Theresa Hegel | Read more here. 

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