by Fashion Innovation Alliance | Mar 20, 2019 | Fashion+Tech Updates
As U.S. lawmakers discuss the future of federal privacy legislation, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is taking action now. In the Federal Trade Commission’s recently released privacy and data security report, the FTC highlights its enforcement and regulatory work...
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by Fashion Innovation Alliance | Mar 13, 2019 | Fashion+Tech Updates
Sarah Krasley is a mission-driven entrepreneur and CEO of Shimmy Technologies, an early stage company focused on an equitable, efficient and fun future of work for the apparel industry. Sarah has worked at the intersection of design, sustainability, and technology for...
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by Fashion Innovation Alliance | Mar 7, 2019 | Fashion+Tech Updates
FIA founder Kenya Wiley recently penned an op-ed for WWD on what fashion can learn from tech’s diversity woes. In the opinion piece, Kenya discusses how to get past the “Diversity PR” stage and make meaningful change. Read the full article...
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by Fashion Innovation Alliance | Feb 28, 2019 | Fashion+Tech Updates
The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee held its first privacy hearing for the 116th Congress on Wednesday — with witnesses representing tech, retail, media and academia. Committee Chairman Roger Wicker (R-MS) opened the hearing noting that “more...
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by Fashion Innovation Alliance | Feb 26, 2019 | Fashion+Tech Updates
Theaster Gates is a Chicago-based artist, professor and co-chair of Prada’s new Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Council — sharing his voice and expertise to global discussions around diversity and culture in fashion. Creating art and social transformation has always...
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by Fashion Innovation Alliance | Feb 20, 2019 | Fashion+Tech Updates
Fashion Innovation Alliance (FIA) founder Kenya Wiley recently shared her perspective on diversity and inclusion chiefs in fashion and beauty. “While it’s important for companies to hire chief diversity and inclusion officers, it’s also critical that fashion and...
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