Loose Threads — Inside the new consumer economy

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Building the Knitwear Platform of the Future — with Ben Alun-Jones of UNMADE Jun 07, 2016

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On the 5th episode of the Loose Threads Podcast, I talk with Ben Alun-Jones, CEO and co-founder of UNMADE, a fascinating fashion tech company based in London. UNMADE is building a platform that brings legacy knitwear machines into the 21st century, and reimagining the supply chain along the way. Ben and I talked about how UNMADE got started; why they launched a direct to consumer brand to showcase their technology; how they approached personalization and supply chain as the same problem; the difference between proactive and reactive supply chains; how they built early version of the platform; the power of software to abstract away complex problems; how UNMADE seeks to maintain a relationship with the consumer while still being an enterprise company; how they explained a technology in the early days that didn't yet exist; how can fashion tech can be more than marketing; and how UNMADE is working to only produce products that have a buyer. This might be my favorite episode so far because it touches on everything that makes Loose Threads what it is: exploring the intersection of fashion, technology and manufacturing in the same conversation, and using this mindset to reimagine traditional problems that have plagued the fashion industry for decades. — Show Notes — UNMADE http://unmade.com — About Loose Threads — Inside the fashion industry and what's next for ecommerce, by Richie Siegel. loosethreads.xyz Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/buLQY9 Twitter: http://twitter.com/loosethreadsxyz

Navigating the Legal Complexities of the Fashion Industry — with Doug Hand of HBA, LLP May 17, 2016

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On the fourth episode of the Loose Threads Podcast, I talk with Doug Hand of HBA, LLP about navigating the complexities of the fashion industry. We discussed Doug's journey to become a leading fashion lawyer; the reactivity of the law; how IP protection operates in the fashion industry and where to pick your IP battles; the balance between speaking legalese and speaking creatively; the funny occurrence of designers losing the rights to their own name when they depart a namesake brand; private equity's role in fashion; and the looming environmental issues the fashion industry is slowly coping with. — Show Notes — HBA, LLP http://hballp.com — About Loose Threads — Inside the fashion industry and what's next for ecommerce, by Richie Siegel. loosethreads.xyz Newsletter: eepurl.com/buLQY9 Twitter: twitter.com/loosethreadsxyz

3D Printing a Personalized Future with Jon Schwartz of Voodoo Manufacturing Apr 12, 2016

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On the third episode of Loose Threads, I talk with Jon Schwartz, co-founder of Voodoo Manufacturing, about the recent advances in 3D printing; how 3D printing has evolved since his last startup; the growth of bridge manufacturing; Voodoo's work with Chromat during fashion week; the growth of 3D printed shoes; using recent manufacturing advances to customize fit, not just aesthetics; and building design software that lowers the barrier of entry for 3D design. — Show Notes — Voodoo Manufacturing http://voodoomfg.com Chromat 3D printed dress http://chromat.co/pages/lab Unmade http://www.unmade.com — About Loose Threads — Inside the fashion industry and what's next for ecommerce, by Richie Siegel. http://loosethreads.xyz Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/buLQY9 Twitter: http://twitter.com/loosethreadsxyz

The CFDA Report, Zara's innovations, and Kanye's fluidity with Adam Wray of fashionREDEF Mar 29, 2016

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On the second episode of Loose Threads, I talk with the always astute and articulate Adam Wray of fashionREDEF about the CFDA Report, the under appreciated aspects of Zara, the pioneering release of Kanye West's The Life of Pablo, innovating our way out of fashion's ethical problems, the benefits of athleisure, Brotailers, reimagining the fashion show, and Adam's journey to appreciate Vetements. Subscribe to fashionREDEF, you won't regret it. redef.com/new-subscription — Show Notes — CFDA Report: http://cfda.com/blog/the-results-are-in-examining-the-future-of-new-york-fashion-week Brotailers: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-03-17/brotailers-are-redefining-how-guys-buy-clothes — About Loose Threads — Inside the fashion industry and what's next for ecommerce, by Richie Siegel. http://loosethreads.xyz Newsletter: eepurl.com/buLQY9 Twitter: twitter.com/loosethreadsxyz

Pins, Patches and the Post Office with Charlie Ambler of Strikegently.co Mar 19, 2016

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On the inaugural episode of Loose Threads, I talk with the founder of Strike Gently, Charlie Ambler, about why he started a pin company and where it fits within the fashion world. — Show Notes — http://www.strikegently.co — About Loose Threads — Inside the fashion industry and what's next for ecommerce, by Richie Siegel. http://loosethreads.xyz Newsletter: eepurl.com/buLQY9 Twitter: twitter.com/loosethreadsxyz