TUKATALKS Ram Sareen

In this unique episode of Tukatalks, Ram Sareen shares some of his personal health journey, his philosophy when starting Tukatech, and why he believes that family owned businesses are more resilient than public companies. Toward the end, Sareen shares clips submitted by Tukatech employees sharing how they have grown during their time with the company.Ram Sareen started his fashion technology company, Tukatech, after a short-lived early retirement. At age 45, he'd had a cardiac arrest on a den...

Beena Miriam Scheer interviews Paola Cirelli on Tukatalks. In this episode, Paola shares why sustainability must include respect for people, what can be learned from living in an unstable economic climate, and why it's vital for fashion schools to show students the realities of the fashion industry before they graduate.Tukatalks is the show where fashion industry experts share what NOT to do.WATCH with English subtitles: https://youtu.be/pOxUii159lIEPISODE LINKS:Paola Cirelli website: https:/...

How can apparel businesses think about artificial intelligence, when so many have yet to successfully integrate virtual technology into their product development?If you are still making physical samples after adding 3D to your fashion design process, you need to reevaluate your 3D system and how you use it. Ram Sareen outlines four things every apparel business must look for when considering 3D fashion technology: digital patterns, 3D fit models, digital cloth, and an open system.EPISODE LINK...

Renée T. Bavineau joins Ram Sareen to discuss why clothes don't fit, and what fashion brands can do to fix it. They cover problems defining the right base size, antiquated grading practice, fitting on mannequins, and more.Renée is a retail veteran who has dedicated her career to fit and sizing. In 2004, she founded Raise The Bar RTB LLC where she partners and strategizes with brands to implement innovative business models that are efficient, inclusive and sustainable.EPISODE LINKS:What the Fi...

In response to Stefano Aldighieri's Open Letter to Gap, Inc. Ram Sareen and Sal Minicucci began reminiscing about the iconic American brand, and in particular the Gap 1969 jeans designed by Adriano Goldschmied, launched in 1999. Along with Jae Chung -- a denim finishings expert who happened to be visiting the Tukatech office -- Ram and Sal discuss what made these jeans so special, and why denim in general is such an enticing artistic medium.EPISODE LINKS:Open Letter to Gap, Inc. by Stef...

Adriano Goldschmied, the 'Godfather of Denim' joins Ram Sareen to share his secret to creating must-have denim brands, why denim is such a creative medium, and how to get the right people to buy your product.Adriano Goldschmied earned his 'Godfather' title from working for nearly 50 years in the denim industry. In his long career he has pioneered many new techniques and styles which are still popular today, but the most notable contribution is revolutionizing how the world looks and wears thi...