Monday I attending the first East Coast kick-off meeting of "Fashion + Tech NY / "A Conversation". The Hotel Chantelle open it's doors for the meeting and the members. Nice environment located on Ludlow street in lower Manhattan. It was hosted by Cristine Creamer and Owen Geronimo. The theme was "The New Economy and the Fashion World". The intention of the event was to bring together emerging designers and founders of fashion technology.
The meeting was enlightening for me and definitely worth sharing with my boss. I work with a designer who has a contract with a manufacture overseas. Every time an order comes in, we are writing down the information with pen and paper. It is a reality that a computer is used by every established business on the planet. At the meeting is was clear to see how the fashion industry is behind in the times. The meeting focused on two points.
1. Fashion Technology companies are changing the face of fashion.
2. How Technological solutions are impacting the future of fashion.
The speakers acknowledge the resistance in the fashion industry. They also explained how the new companies and the old ones are experiencing a huge profit by using technology. Lastly they expressed confidently how the fashion industry will greatly benefit with the transformation. The global market is expanding and shopping online is the new consumers preference.
Being a creative person myself, I do feel a little threaten by the technology. I feel something valuable is taken away from the whole experience of exploring fabric shops and finding that "magic" that brings your creation to life. Plus, life to life conversation is missing for me.
Here are some pictures from the meeting on Monday.
The meeting was enlightening for me and definitely worth sharing with my boss. I work with a designer who has a contract with a manufacture overseas. Every time an order comes in, we are writing down the information with pen and paper. It is a reality that a computer is used by every established business on the planet. At the meeting is was clear to see how the fashion industry is behind in the times. The meeting focused on two points.
1. Fashion Technology companies are changing the face of fashion.
2. How Technological solutions are impacting the future of fashion.
The speakers acknowledge the resistance in the fashion industry. They also explained how the new companies and the old ones are experiencing a huge profit by using technology. Lastly they expressed confidently how the fashion industry will greatly benefit with the transformation. The global market is expanding and shopping online is the new consumers preference.
Being a creative person myself, I do feel a little threaten by the technology. I feel something valuable is taken away from the whole experience of exploring fabric shops and finding that "magic" that brings your creation to life. Plus, life to life conversation is missing for me.
Here are some pictures from the meeting on Monday.
Christina Creamer (The Host) and a cinematographer by the name of
Patrick.
Patrick was doing his best to give me tips on how to capture more light for picture taking. But as you all know, I need to take a digital camera class.
Here are a few fashion technology speakers.
House party music was played
I love her shoes. They have feathers on them.
Patrick.
Patrick was doing his best to give me tips on how to capture more light for picture taking. But as you all know, I need to take a digital camera class.
Here are a few fashion technology speakers.
House party music was played
I love her shoes. They have feathers on them.
I wanted to prepare a raw food meatloaf, but my barley grains have not sprouted. This is a reminder for me to shop at health food stores that specializes in raw foods. Not every grain you buy in the health food store is Raw food approved. The government has their regulations and will do a light heat spray on grains and cashews to kill off bacteria. This heat process can prevent the natural process of sprouting. There are natural methods to clean food. My chickpeas have sprouted and I made chili. This was my main meal for the next four days. I served this over sprouted wild rice.
From the "Raw Food for Everyone" by Alissa Cohen. What a great dish to prepare. It takes on the flavor of a Mexican dish and can be serve over sprouted Wild rice or Quinoa.
CHILI CHICKPEAS
1 cup of diced tomatoes
1 cup diced red onions
1 cup corn kernels, optional
1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
2 garlic cloves, grated
1 tablespoon Nama Shoyu
1 tablespoon of chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
2 cups of sprouted chickpeas
1. Combine the tomatoes, onions, corn, lime juice, garlic, Nama Shoyu, chili powder, and cumin powder in a bowl and toss well to mix. Add the chickpeas and mix well.
2. Marinate for several hours or overnight before serving. Cover and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 to 3 days.
Enjoy.
today I'm wearing a thrifted "United colors of Benetton" wool sweater and my 1950's wool skirt.
The story behind my skirt. Originally it was a true 50's style circular skirt. This skirt was a whole lotta wool material. I had to re-shape it. I do imagine in the past, some young lady ice skating and never receiving an injury because the skirt provided cushion. You can see the texture below.
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