There is a common perception that fashion and technology are completely different fields. Nonetheless, technology has had an undeniable impact on fashion. Recent technological innovations have transformed the fashion industry. You can thank technology for scalability in the apparel industry if you have ever walked into a clothing store and seen sweaters in different sizes, colors and styles.
Over the past few decades, technology – specifically fashion design software that enables digital design capabilities – has disrupted the fashion industry. As we look forward to 2024, the fashion industry is expected to be dominated by technology even more than it is today.
Many software solutions help designers and companies quickly create custom-made fashion. In the past, designers would create similar designs without even knowing it. Since different design apps have been developed, designs no longer resemble each other. It is now possible for designers to sketch ideas digitally, create 3D models, and send those patterns to manufacturers. Consumers can also enjoy unique patterns thanks to digital fabric printing. Technology has also enabled us to create unique styles and designs.
The way clothes are manufactured has also been affected by technology. The manufacture of bioengineered materials involves a wide variety of technologies these days. Recently, yeast cells have been used to manufacture clothing materials.
So, all the fashion enthusiasts looking for new ways to incorporate technology into the fashion industry, this article is for you. We have compiled a list of apps that will help you in this journey. Just make sure that you have a great internet connection like Spectrum, so that you do not face any lags while downloading and using these apps.
Here goes the app list:
Stitch Fix
The service sends you bespoke fashion items based on results from quizzes, clever algorithms, and experts. Alternatively, you can arrange an ongoing monthly/quarterly subscription to receive a one-time delivery (called a ‘Fix’). You can expand your wardrobe with Stitch Fix if you lack the time or inclination to shop for new clothes. It uses a mixture of algorithms and stylists to suggest clothing based on your lifestyle, preferences, and body type after you complete an online survey.
In addition, you can send your stylist a Pinterest board with the types of clothes you’re interested in to help him or her find items that suit your style. Then, Stitch Fix sends a box of clothing for you to try on for three days. Return the items you don’t like, and only the items you keep will be charged.
Nordstrom
Rather than spending your time looking for the most fashionable clothing items, this app does it for you. The department store has hundreds of designer labels, including Alexander McQueen, Gucci, and Fendi. Visit the Nordstrom website or download the Nordstrom app for iOS or Android to browse through their curated looks. To add even more personalization, you can chat with a stylist through the Nordstrom app, book a virtual appointment, or schedule an in-store appointment.
Personal Shopper by Prime Wardrobe
It is Amazon’s new online personal stylist service, available exclusively to Prime members.
You sign up for this service every month and a personal stylist curates a box of clothes and accessories based on your style preferences. It’s like Stitch Fix or Nordstrom Trunk Club, where you try clothes on before you buy them, and you then decide if they’re a good fit. Once you have tried the clothes on for 7 days, you can return anything you don’t like for free!
Shoplook
The app allows users to create outfits, mood boards, vision boards, interior designs, and art using its easy-to-use tools. There are over 70 million images in a community library of the app to inspire users. In addition to sharing their designs, users can participate in challenges and connect with other creators. Users can express themselves visually through the app.
Wantable
This is an online service that sends themed styling boxes depending on your style, size, and budget. There are several types of curatorships (called edits) offered by the company, including seasonal or limited-time ones. It takes just a few details for this amazing app to curate a complete list of gym-ready or everyday wear apparel options.
Wantable helps you update your wardrobe by offering a styling quiz in combination with an updated clothing stream. Try on your new clothes, if you don’t like any of them, send them back for free and start searching for other styles! Just choose a few items of clothing that catch your eye, wait about a week for delivery, and try more new clothes.
Wrapping Up
That is all for this post on fashion. We hope you find these apps useful. You can let us know which one did you like the most, too.