In this enlightening episode of "Love, Hate, Automate," Dale Parr welcomes Avital Legar, a senior strategist at Deloitte, Italy, and a prominent figure in the fashion and luxury innovation space. With her deep involvement in collaborations with renown brands like Valentino, Prada, Armani, Moschino, and Missoni, Avital brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in fashion tech and innovation.
Key Highlights:
Fashion Tech Ecosystem in Milan: Avital shares her firsthand experience with over a thousand fashion tech startups, shedding light on Milan's vibrant ecosystem and how it's addressing the industry's core challenges.
Innovation During COVID-19: The pandemic's role in accelerating innovation within fashion, pushing brands to embrace e-commerce and digital solutions previously unconsidered.
Deloitte's Role in Fashion Innovation: Insights into how Deloitte is guiding brands through innovation strategies, ensuring that new technologies align with their identity and market position.
Montenapoleone District Project: A deep dive into a pioneering project that showcases future retail concepts, including holograms, virtual try-ons, and smart cameras for an enhanced customer experience.
Love, Hate, Automate - Avital's Take:
Love: The power of technology to turn dreams into reality, pushing the boundaries of creativity and innovation in fashion.
Hate (or Frustrate): The challenge of superficial innovation, where trends may overshadow meaningful advancements that address real needs.
Automate: A vision for an automated wardrobe that personalizes fashion choices, optimizes outfit selection, and potentially revolutionizes how we interact with our clothing.
You can connect and keep up to date with Avital Legar on LinkedIn.
You can also connect with our host Dale Parr on LinkedIn about anything fashion, innovation, and sustainability related.
Avital Legar: Beyond The Wardrobe, Fashions Digital Frontier