This morning, I tuned into a YouTube Live hosted by Digital Fashion Week, and wow!! What a session. The event was a Masterclass titled "Design Smarter. Not Harder." It featured none other than
This morning, I tuned into a YouTube Live hosted by Digital Fashion Week, and wow!! What a session. The event was a Masterclass titled "Design Smarter. Not Harder." It featured none other than
For those unfamiliar, The Fabricant is a pioneering digital fashion house based in Amsterdam, creating hyper-realistic, 3D garments that exist entirely in the digital world. Since 2018, they’ve been redefining what fashion means in virtual spaces; merging sustainability, self-expression, and cutting-edge technology. From collaborations with global brands to the development of AI-powered creation tools, their work offers a blueprint for where fashion is headed.
The session was moderated by Clare Tattersall, founder of Digital Fashion Week, which is quickly becoming a global hub for innovation at the intersection of fashion, technology, and Web3. With events in New York, London, and Paris, DFW is known for its hybrid runways, immersive exhibitions, and hands-on education for future-minded creatives.
What stood out to me in today’s session was the emphasis on creative efficiency: how designers can integrate AI, digital pattern-making, and 3D workflows to accelerate product development while expanding artistic potential. But this wasn’t just theory; it was a real, behind-the-scenes look at how The Fabricant operates and how designers of all levels can tap into these tools today.
As a sustainable fashion advocate and someone who was there when digital pattern-making software first emerged, I was especially excited to see how far the technology has come. What we’re witnessing now is the next evolution: from ideation, sketching, and digital draping, all in one seamless pipeline. You can even visualize how a garment will fall on a virtual body right after sketching, which revolutionizes the sample-making process by eliminating unnecessary waste both in fabric and time.
Of course, it’s not a perfect process for newcomers, but it's one that every designer should be carefully considering and researching. This is not just a trend, it’s a smart, scalable solution that will continue to evolve and make the designer’s workflow more fluid, precise, and sustainable. “Design smarter” isn’t just a tagline, it’s a necessity in today’s fast-evolving fashion industry.
I walked away feeling inspired, energized, and ready to explore the new creative possibilities this tech opens up. As an entrepreneur always researching emerging technologies, I was genuinely blown away. And as a consultant, I felt a responsibility to share what I saw because too often, mid-tier and small fashion businesses operate in silos, disconnected from tools that could radically enhance their work.
If you’re a designer, creative technologist, or just curious about where fashion is headed, I highly recommend checking out the session. The future of fashion isn’t waiting, it’s already here.
Sincerely,
🎥 Here’s the YouTube link:
The Fabricant website:
Digital Fashion Week New York website:
I’ve always said that people only get old when they stop learning; so I’m not getting old, just getting wiser.
Today, I joined the Time Pieces weekly Twitter Space: The Good News show hosted by Rachel W, and my mind was blown by all the valuable insights. I’ve listened to her shows before, and after four years of listening to various Twitter Spaces, hers remains my favorite. Why? Because I always walk away feeling like I’ve just listened to a group of seasoned professionals at an executive level. No disrespect to the many Millennials and Gen Z creators, some of whom I do listen to from time to time and who offer great content but I personally can’t handle high-pitched or overly animated voices for too long, especially when I’m listening through my AirPods. That’s just me.
Today’s session was so good that I had to share it in two different group chats I'm in: 1 with my fashion colleagues, 2 with my childhood friends both full of Gen Xers (with a few late Gen Xers in the fashion group). I also sent the recording to my Millennial daughter, who’s in a creative field but doesn’t usually make time to learn about AI. That’s how impactful the conversation was; it reminded me why I joined Web3 in the first place.
What originally drew me to Web3 was the steep learning curve. Let’s call it what it really is: continuing education. People often refer to YouTube as a kind of university and while the content is definitely there, staying motivated to consistently search for and absorb it can be a challenge. So, as silly as it might sound, if you can find a Twitter Space for just one hour a week that gives you solid takeaways, then by all means, make time for it; I'd recommend The Good News Show. During COVID, I listened to the Bankless guys a lot, they do a great job onboarding people into the world of crypto.
I’ve found tremendous value in listening to strangers talk about emerging tech, and the knowledge I’ve gained feels priceless. With that said, I’m sharing the link to the Time Pieces Twitter Space here where you can listen to the recording. If you're interested in AI, web3 or have children, I think you'll find it just as interesting as I did.
Sincerely,
@lawrenceroman
CC one of today's guess: @ohnahji
For those unfamiliar, The Fabricant is a pioneering digital fashion house based in Amsterdam, creating hyper-realistic, 3D garments that exist entirely in the digital world. Since 2018, they’ve been redefining what fashion means in virtual spaces; merging sustainability, self-expression, and cutting-edge technology. From collaborations with global brands to the development of AI-powered creation tools, their work offers a blueprint for where fashion is headed.
The session was moderated by Clare Tattersall, founder of Digital Fashion Week, which is quickly becoming a global hub for innovation at the intersection of fashion, technology, and Web3. With events in New York, London, and Paris, DFW is known for its hybrid runways, immersive exhibitions, and hands-on education for future-minded creatives.
What stood out to me in today’s session was the emphasis on creative efficiency: how designers can integrate AI, digital pattern-making, and 3D workflows to accelerate product development while expanding artistic potential. But this wasn’t just theory; it was a real, behind-the-scenes look at how The Fabricant operates and how designers of all levels can tap into these tools today.
As a sustainable fashion advocate and someone who was there when digital pattern-making software first emerged, I was especially excited to see how far the technology has come. What we’re witnessing now is the next evolution: from ideation, sketching, and digital draping, all in one seamless pipeline. You can even visualize how a garment will fall on a virtual body right after sketching, which revolutionizes the sample-making process by eliminating unnecessary waste both in fabric and time.
Of course, it’s not a perfect process for newcomers, but it's one that every designer should be carefully considering and researching. This is not just a trend, it’s a smart, scalable solution that will continue to evolve and make the designer’s workflow more fluid, precise, and sustainable. “Design smarter” isn’t just a tagline, it’s a necessity in today’s fast-evolving fashion industry.
I walked away feeling inspired, energized, and ready to explore the new creative possibilities this tech opens up. As an entrepreneur always researching emerging technologies, I was genuinely blown away. And as a consultant, I felt a responsibility to share what I saw because too often, mid-tier and small fashion businesses operate in silos, disconnected from tools that could radically enhance their work.
If you’re a designer, creative technologist, or just curious about where fashion is headed, I highly recommend checking out the session. The future of fashion isn’t waiting, it’s already here.
Sincerely,
🎥 Here’s the YouTube link:
The Fabricant website:
Digital Fashion Week New York website:
I’ve always said that people only get old when they stop learning; so I’m not getting old, just getting wiser.
Today, I joined the Time Pieces weekly Twitter Space: The Good News show hosted by Rachel W, and my mind was blown by all the valuable insights. I’ve listened to her shows before, and after four years of listening to various Twitter Spaces, hers remains my favorite. Why? Because I always walk away feeling like I’ve just listened to a group of seasoned professionals at an executive level. No disrespect to the many Millennials and Gen Z creators, some of whom I do listen to from time to time and who offer great content but I personally can’t handle high-pitched or overly animated voices for too long, especially when I’m listening through my AirPods. That’s just me.
Today’s session was so good that I had to share it in two different group chats I'm in: 1 with my fashion colleagues, 2 with my childhood friends both full of Gen Xers (with a few late Gen Xers in the fashion group). I also sent the recording to my Millennial daughter, who’s in a creative field but doesn’t usually make time to learn about AI. That’s how impactful the conversation was; it reminded me why I joined Web3 in the first place.
What originally drew me to Web3 was the steep learning curve. Let’s call it what it really is: continuing education. People often refer to YouTube as a kind of university and while the content is definitely there, staying motivated to consistently search for and absorb it can be a challenge. So, as silly as it might sound, if you can find a Twitter Space for just one hour a week that gives you solid takeaways, then by all means, make time for it; I'd recommend The Good News Show. During COVID, I listened to the Bankless guys a lot, they do a great job onboarding people into the world of crypto.
I’ve found tremendous value in listening to strangers talk about emerging tech, and the knowledge I’ve gained feels priceless. With that said, I’m sharing the link to the Time Pieces Twitter Space here where you can listen to the recording. If you're interested in AI, web3 or have children, I think you'll find it just as interesting as I did.
Sincerely,
@lawrenceroman
CC one of today's guess: @ohnahji
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