by Fashion Innovation Alliance | May 29, 2019 | Fashion+Tech Updates
The LOOMIA Electronic Layer (LEL) by LOOMIA Technologies won the 2019 NYCxDesign Award for Technology on May 20 — celebrating New York City’s best in design. The LOOMIA Electronic Layer is a soft circuit system designed to bring function into textile products....
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by Fashion Innovation Alliance | Apr 26, 2019 | Fashion+Tech Updates
Since launching FIA three years ago, we’ve witnessed firsthand how brands and designers will invest in marketing and communications, while devoting less attention to their companies’ business and legal needs. As we celebrate World Intellectual Property Day, now is a...
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by Fashion Innovation Alliance | Apr 18, 2019 | Fashion+Tech Updates
FIA Founder Kenya Wiley gave a guest lecture to students at American University’s (AU) School of Communication on Wednesday, April 17 covering the intersection of fashion, technology, film and social justice. Kenya led an interactive lecture and discussion with...
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by Fashion Innovation Alliance | Apr 12, 2019 | Fashion+Tech Updates
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) — part of the Department of Homeland Security — announced that USCIS completed the H-1B random selection process for FY 2020 on April 10, and thus, reaching the advanced degree exemption cap for international...
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by Fashion Innovation Alliance | Apr 3, 2019 | Fashion+Tech Updates
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently announced that it sent letters to jewelry marketers — warning that the companies’ online advertising of lab-created and simulated diamonds may deceive customers, in violation of the FTC Act. The FTC reminded the companies of...
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by Fashion Innovation Alliance | Mar 28, 2019 | Fashion+Tech Updates
Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden recently announced the appointment of Karyn A. Temple as the 13th United States Register of Copyrights and director of the U.S. Copyright Office, effective March 27, 2019. As the newly-appointed Register of Copyrights, Temple will...
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