The Interline Podcast

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Weekly discussions, debates, and technology insights for fashion and beauty professionals, hosted by The Interline's Editor-in-Chief, Ben Hanson. Find daily editorials, reports, analysis, and stories at The Interline.

  1. The Deepening Impact Of Digital Asset Management

    4D AGO

    The Deepening Impact Of Digital Asset Management

    A fundamental change in the definition of an “asset” - from a fixed form to a living object - and a userbase shift towards product creation teams are combining to make DAM one of the most interesting and under-discussed cogs in the product journey. Ben talks to Kara Van Malssen, Partner and Managing Director at AVP, about the deepening impact of digital asset management.

    47 min
  2. The AI Logic And The Business Model Behind Virtual Fit

    FEB 3

    The AI Logic And The Business Model Behind Virtual Fit

    A strategic discussion with Nicola Bond, CEO and Founder of Fittora, about applying AI to one of fashion’s longest-standing technical challenges - and about testing the results through a business model that hits a lot of disruptive beats all at once.

    36 min
  3. Preparing eCommerce For The Next Citizens Of The Web

    JAN 27

    Preparing eCommerce For The Next Citizens Of The Web

    AI agents, agentic browsers, and language models equipped with tools - a new cohort of artificial shoppers could be on the horizon. But can the technology and the incentives scale fast enough to justify the returns for retailers and brands? To find out, Ben talks to Jonathan Arena, Co-Founder of New Generation.

    48 min
  4. Affordability, Domestic Supply Chains, And Sustainability

    JAN 20

    Affordability, Domestic Supply Chains, And Sustainability

    Ben is joined by Simon Platts, industry veteran and consultant, for a sideways look at the foundational pillars of the fashion business model - and why the time might have come to challenge them.

    51 min
  5. Debating Digital Change And AI Convergence In 2026

    JAN 13

    Debating Digital Change And AI Convergence In 2026

    Our first show of the new year brings together two insiders’ perspectives on emerging technology, education, software uptake, and whether 2026 will be the year we see meaningful convergence of AI across it all. Matthew Drinkwater, Director, Fashion Innovation Agency at London College of Fashion, joins The Interline Podcast.

    50 min
  6. Forecasting Fashion’s Future Between Now And 2030

    12/16/2025

    Forecasting Fashion’s Future Between Now And 2030

    With new Euromonitor data and insights to work from, we start to close the year by looking forward at what the next four have in store at a global market and technological level, and how fashion brands are likely to respond. Marguerite Le Rolland, Global Insight Manager – Fashion at Euromonitor International joins The Interline Podcast.

    44 min
  7. Bringing Fashion Week Back To Manchester

    12/11/2025

    Bringing Fashion Week Back To Manchester

    How the complicated industrial legacy and unique culture of The Interline’s home city, combined with a new emphasis on technology, made 2025 the right year to resurrect its fashion week.

    37 min
  8. Making Sense Of The AI Shopping Journey

    12/03/2025

    Making Sense Of The AI Shopping Journey

    Consumers are surrounded by chatboxes, all promising proactive, personalised advice on what to buy, and where. But it’s unclear how general purpose AI models really “shop,” how they gather data about products, and how much they really understand user intent. Maria Belousova, CTO at Daydream, joins The Interline Podcast to talk about the technical and cultural components of teaching AI the vocabulary of fashion.

    34 min
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Weekly discussions, debates, and technology insights for fashion and beauty professionals, hosted by The Interline's Editor-in-Chief, Ben Hanson. Find daily editorials, reports, analysis, and stories at The Interline.

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  • Creator
    The Interline
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    42
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Interline
  • Show Website
    The Interline Podcast

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