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AN EVOLUTIONARY MODEL OF AI GOVERNANCE
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A Response to the United Nation’s Office of the Secretary-General’s Envoy on Technology’s Call for Papers on Global AI Governance
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iNNOVATION Insights: Academic Innovation
Fashion as a Site of Cultural Power and Exclusion On Episode 45, Nia Allen, MFIS, joins iNNOVATION Insights to examine the layered experiences of Black professionals in the fashion industry. ⚫From PhD research to real-world retail dynamics, she challenges the silent norms that still shape luxury fashion. How can academic research disrupt exclusionary practices in creative industries? Watch the episode now: https://lnkd.in/d8TGSgMN #AcademicInnovation #FashionResearch #EquityInDesign #BlackScholarship #iNNOVATIONInsights
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iNNOVATION Insights: Academic Innovation
Research Meets Runway: The Art of Statement Wear What happens when academic rigor meets fashion creativity? On Episode 1 of the iNNOVATION Insights Podcast, Brittany Allen, MFA, shares how her work redefines activewear with color, joy, and intention. ⚫ Fashion can be both bold and scholarly. ⚫ “I’m introducing a new kind of confidence—slightly obnoxious in the best way.” Explore the intersection of creativity and research: https://lnkd.in/gxXVH7et #AcademicInnovation #iNNOVATIONInsights #CreativeScholarship #DesignThinking #FashionDesign
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FASHIONPHILE
We’ve partnered with the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) to launch a five-episode digital series exploring the role of resale in shaping the future of fashion. Responsible Fashion: Designing for Resale, hosted by Sophia Li, highlights how luxury resale supports circularity, drives innovation, and complements designers’ primary collections. The first episode premieres on October 9, featuring our Founder and President, Sarah Davis, in conversation with Nicole Richie about the enduring power of vintage. Episodes will roll out weekly on our YouTube channel, offering insights into the circular economy and the future of luxury. Ready to join the conversation? 📺 Subscribe: https://bit.ly/4o7fCAf #luxuryresale #circularfashion #sustainablefashion #fashioninnovation #cfda #responsiblefashion
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Devyn Olin
💼 Cache Flow Friday – This Week in Fashion, Tech & Resale: ♻️ AI is accelerating circular fashion, as discussed at a recent Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) panel featuring leaders from EON, Alternew, and FASHIONPHILE. Digital IDs, AI authentication, and scalable tailoring tools are transforming product aftercare—and turning sustainability into a serious business model. 📺 Whatnot is redefining resale as entertainment: Vintage dealers are livestreaming for 80+ minutes per day, blending auctions with personality-driven shows. Projected 2025 sales? $6B. Think Brimfield meets Twitch. 🚀 Fashion tech startups have raised $400M+ to rewire design, supply chains, and shopping itself. The Business of Fashion’s emerging players—like SpangleAI, Daydream, Alta, and Phia—are betting on generative AI to outpace Big Tech’s slower moves. Winners will be fast, smart, and niche. 💍 ŌURA raises $900M at $11B valuation, cementing its dominance in the smart ring market (80%+ share). With 5.5M rings sold and $1B projected in 2025 revenue, it’s expanding into blood testing and building a holistic health-tech ecosystem. 👜 Alta x Poshmark reimagine styling for resale: Alta’s AI styling engine now lets users mix and match pre-owned bags with digital wardrobe pieces—purchases completed via Poshmark. It's AI-meets-circularity in action. +++ PEEP the link below for details about our latest closet sale. Substack always sees it first. 👀 💌 Subscribe for weekly insights at the intersection of resale, fashion, and tech. #CacheFlowFriday #FashionTech #ResaleEconomy #AIinFashion #CircularFashion #Whatnot #SmartWearables #OuraRing #Poshmark #SustainableShopping #DigitalID #LivestreamCommerce #GenerativeAI #Alta #FashionStartups https://lnkd.in/eSjmwkzm
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Tatiana Preobrazhenskaia
Inclusive Design as a Leadership Imperative in SexTech Ecommerce Inclusive design in SexTech isn’t about checking boxes. It’s about expanding markets through better leadership. Recent consumer research shows that buyers increasingly expect sexual wellness brands to reflect diverse bodies, identities, ages, and relationship dynamics — not as an afterthought, but as a core design principle. Leadership-driven inclusion shows up in: • Product design that accounts for different anatomies and abilities • Language that is respectful, modern, and non-assumptive • Imagery that represents real people, not stereotypes • UX flows that welcome first-time and returning consumers alike When inclusion is done well, it reduces friction and increases confidence — two critical drivers of ecommerce conversion. The most forward-thinking leaders understand that accessibility and inclusivity are growth levers, not political statements. At V For Vibes, inclusive design is approached through a health-first and user-centered lens, ensuring products and experiences feel empowering, not alienating. Leadership in SexTech means designing for the world as it is — not as it once was. #Leadership #InclusiveDesign #SexTech #EcommerceUX #CustomerExperience #WellnessForAll #ProductInnovation #ModernLeadership #FutureOfRetail #VForVibes
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Laura Zhang
During New York Fashion Week 2026, designers and models appeared on the runway wearing “ICE OUT” pins to support immigrant communities. The gesture showed how fashion is increasingly used as a platform for cultural conversation and public messaging, not just clothing presentation Analysts say modern consumers especially younger generations are paying more attention to brand values, and companies are integrating social responsibility into their fashion identity and marketing strategy https://lnkd.in/g7AQeyXY
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Kate M. Haldy
Absolutely thrilled to share the news that Anthropologie has partnered with Moleskine to launch a limited-edition journal collection featuring cover designs by YoungArts alumni. At #Anthropologie, creativity is at the center of everything we do and this collaboration represents a natural extension of our long-standing commitment to supporting emerging talent. When the #Moleskine team came to us with this idea last summer, it was a no brainer. For over two centuries, Moleskine has provided artists the freedom to express their true self and a way to connect with others, and we are so proud to partner with them to bring these one-of-a-kind journals to life with our remarkable friends at #YoungArts. Read more about the launch on WWD: https://lnkd.in/eENgfQjM Shop the Journals here: https://lnkd.in/ewb8N3Si
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iNNOVATION Insights - Professional Services
Fashion as a Communication Tool in Professional Identity Dr. Samii Kennedy Benson joined the iNNOVATION Insights Podcast to explain how fashion plays a key role in self-expression, even in professional and academic spaces. ◾“I want to do this forever—even after I retire.” ◾Her lifelong commitment to the fashion industry offers a fresh lens on how professionals can communicate values and identity through visual choices. How do you integrate personal expression into your professional life? Watch the full episode: https://lnkd.in/gHM-TfD6 #iNNOVATIONInsights #FashionInBusiness #ProfessionalIdentity #VisualCommunication #CulturalLeadership
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ALFA Custom Clothiers
The "slim-fit" era has officially been retired. As we analyze the 2026 sartorial landscape, the industry’s most respected voices—from Permanent Style to the runways of Florence—are confirming a definitive shift toward the "Generous Silhouette." This isn't about oversized clothing; it’s about architectural volume. We are seeing a return to broader lapels, higher trouser rises, and "bouncy" heritage weaves like Fresco and Hopsack that allow a garment to drape with intentionality. For the modern executive, this shift represents more than just a trend—it is the return of "Soft Power." A generous cut provides a level of comfort and mobility that slim-fit tailoring never could, all while maintaining a commanding, professional presence. At ALFA Custom Clothiers, we are guiding our clients through this transition, ensuring that their updated silhouette feels contemporary and sophisticated rather than merely "large." In an era of quiet luxury, the way a fabric moves is just as important as how it looks. True style is found in the balance between comfort and craft. If your wardrobe still reflects the narrow cuts of the last decade, it may be time for a silhouette audit. Let’s build something that reflects where you are today. #ALFAClothiers #GenerousSilhouette #BespokeTailoring #ExecutiveStyle #SartorialUpdate #LuxuryMenswear #SoftPower #CustomClothing #MensStyle2026 #WardrobeROI
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