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Von N. Ruzive
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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

  1. The Future of Fashion Design & Product Development with T-Fashion & AWARE™

    09/12/2024

    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 Peter Jeun Ho Tsang. Support the show Podcast also available on YouTube (visual), Spotify, Apple Podcast, Amazon Music, Deezer & other audio channels. Follow me on YouTube, LinkedIn and Instagram.

    52 min
  2. Behind SAVAGE X FENTY's AR/AI Fitting Room Experience | Fashion Tech Applied

    04/23/2024

    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 have partnered with Intel Corporation for their solution. One of their clients is Savage X Fenty, where clients have experienced the timesaving and cost efficient digital shopping tool based in the fitting rooms of physical stores. Join my new episode with Hillary Littleton from FIT:MATCH.ai to hear all of the details! _______ 00:47 | Fashion Tech Applied feature 01:40 | Who is FIT:MATCH.ai? 02:45 | How Hillary started her journey at FIT:MATCH.ai 05:20 | SAVAGE X FENTY’s launch with Fit Xperience in fitting room for inclusivity 06:50 | Customer journey: real body scans for accurate avatar, size recommendations, breast shapes discrepancies analysis for bra type recommendations (not just size) 08:48 | Concierge service element for in-store (tech assists not eradicates) 10:58 | Data scientist analysis by DR J.P. for 3D approach to a 3D problem not just numbers against the human body 12:52 | How the partnership with SAVAGE X FENTY began: transforming the traditional fitting room & keep 13:56 | Results from the augmented fitting rooms 16:08 | Chapter 5 feature in the book: Brick & mortar is not dead, tech needs to remain relevant 18:24 | The challenges of keeping up with customer hunger for fast paced adoption 20:17 | App coming soon for body transformation journey tracking 21:20 | FIT:MATCH for health care & fitness: shape tracking metrics, visualizations, heat maps for asymmetries; product recommendations: AI 24:00 | How FIT:MATCH.ai got into healthcare 25:42 | How to try the tech Join the waitlist for the Body Transformation iOS app with FIT:MATCH.ai HERE  Support the show Podcast also available on YouTube (visual), Spotify, Apple Podcast, Amazon Music, Deezer & other audio channels. Follow me on YouTube, LinkedIn and Instagram.

    27 min
  3. AI & Digitizing Sewing Patterns | Fashion Tech Applied

    03/13/2024

    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 episode with Eliane Yeung of N-hega Technology (nhega.com) all about how their tech, including N-Estimate, use AI. If you watch/listen to the YouTube version there's a visual demo to see how it works. 0:00 | INTRO 1:54 | Who is N-HEGA 4:29 | AI for lay planning w/ N-Estimate 6:24 | DEMO of how the N-Estimate works with AI to save fabric & money 9:22 | Manual vs AI software for marker making  10:32 | Crossing over pattern digitizer w/ laser cutting 11:34 | How brands have used digital pattern tech by N-HEGA 20:14 | Realities of working in the fashion tech space incl. mindsets of AI taking over 23:54 | New fashion tech roles in brands (AI is to assist not to replace)  26:34 | Challenges of replacing old with new tech 28:35 | Connecting the supply chain with tech (digital patterns to CAD) 29:42 | Digital patterns to NFTs / hyperreal digital garments using digital design software 30:33 | Process example: digital pattern - to digital garment on avatar with life size measurements - to lay planning - to digital communication w/ manufacturers 32:02 | Fabric scanning to assist 3D digital design with digital patterns for final NFT /digital garment 34:24 | What to expect for future of N-HEGA 34:56 | Book details 35:18 | OUTRO Support the show Podcast also available on YouTube (visual), Spotify, Apple Podcast, Amazon Music, Deezer & other audio channels. Follow me on YouTube, LinkedIn and Instagram.

    32 min
  4. Can 3D & AR Change Fashion Retail? | Fashion Tech Applied

    02/23/2024

    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 experience the BTS of how this tech works. Hear more about it with special guest, Elina Minina, from Cappasity who have launched an immersive 3D product imaging toolset for fashion brands to use on their online stores. 0:00 | INTRO 1:22 | Who is Cappasity & how their 3D & AR helps brands 5:42 | 3D & AR on my brand www.vonruz.com 5:55 | How the 3D view & AR toolset works (with videos) 8:40 | Realities of introducing immersive tech to brands 12:03 | The purposes & drawbacks  of adopting immersive tools to brands 14:29 | Adding an extra click can put customers off 15:29 | 360 3D view VS AR holograms - why brands pick one over the other 18:29 | Why it's important for customers to take longer looking at products when online shopping using hyper real 3D content 21:48 | Stats & observations from brands who used Cappasity 3D views & AR 24:47 | AI vs AR vs VR 28:58 | What to expect from Cappasity (Mobile 3D shot) Also available on YouTube (visual), Spotify, Apple Podcast, Amazon Music, Deezer & other audio channels. Support the show Podcast also available on YouTube (visual), Spotify, Apple Podcast, Amazon Music, Deezer & other audio channels. Follow me on YouTube, LinkedIn and Instagram.

    30 min
  5. Fashion Tech Applied: Here's What's Inside Von N Ruzive ft. Co-author

    02/13/2024

    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 of implementing tech into fashion from production all the way to retail. This episode is a summary of the book from the technologies we covered to the professionals we interviewed and other little details such as the QR code that allows you to access the activities to discover yourself in this space. So grateful to the publisher Apress Springer Nature Group who recognised my work & reached out to make this book come to life. Check out the book here! (psstt... 20% discount with this code: 08cWPRIx1J7prE when you buy directly from the publisher here) Watch/listen to my previous episode to know how I got into fashion tech here.  Support the show Podcast also available on YouTube (visual), Spotify, Apple Podcast, Amazon Music, Deezer & other audio channels. Follow me on YouTube, LinkedIn and Instagram.

    40 min
  6. How I Started Working In Fashion Tech & Wrote Fashion Tech Applied

    02/06/2024

    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 into fashion from production all the way to retail. This episode is to tell you about my journey so far in the fashion tech world & how the book came about before diving into the next series with special guests. So grateful to the publisher Apress Springer Nature Group who recognised my work & reached out to make this book come to life. Check out the book here: https://lnkd.in/e4hBS92s (also available at WHSmith & more). (psstt... 20% discount with this code: 08cWPRIx1J7prE when you buy directly from the publisher: https://lnkd.in/ep5DFN39) Support the show Podcast also available on YouTube (visual), Spotify, Apple Podcast, Amazon Music, Deezer & other audio channels. Follow me on YouTube, LinkedIn and Instagram.

    19 min
  7. How Tommy Hilfiger & Victoria's Secret Became Adaptive

    01/31/2024

    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 rare form of muscular dystrophy, what began as an adapted pair of jeans has now turned into an empire transforming the industry, one brand at a time with HR for equal employability, consulting designs, hosting a fashion show, Runway Of Dreams, and many more to completing the full chain.  Von N. Ruzive interviews Mindy to find out more about her journey, the challenges and the way forward. Drop a comment, share with all your friends and subscribe! Support the show Podcast also available on YouTube (visual), Spotify, Apple Podcast, Amazon Music, Deezer & other audio channels. Follow me on YouTube, LinkedIn and Instagram.

    35 min
  8. Designing the Paralympic Tokyo 2020 Uniforms

    01/17/2024

    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 & realities of being inclusive in the fashion industry. Also available on YouTube. Follow PALTA: https://paltaclothes.com/ Support the show Podcast also available on YouTube (visual), Spotify, Apple Podcast, Amazon Music, Deezer & other audio channels. Follow me on YouTube, LinkedIn and Instagram.

    24 min
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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

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  • Creator
    Von N. Ruzive
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    15
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