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Resale and Tech: How Tech and Innovation is Reshaping the Circular Economy

October 9, 2025

This session explores how technology is accelerating the evolution of the circular economy in  fashion, with a specific focus on resale, repair, and personalization. From AI-powered  authentication to scalable, customer-friendly tailoring solutions, the discussion shows how  technology is transforming post-purchase care and reshaping the lifecycle of fashion products.  

By bridging the worlds of resale and repair, this session aims to inspire designers, brands, and industry leaders to integrate circular thinking into every stage of the product journey. This conversation with Nancy Rhodes, Founder of Alternew, Rabecca Maffei, CIO of Fashionphile, and Natasha Franck, CEO and Founder of EON, illuminates how digital infrastructure can support scalable circular systems, and why collaboration between tech startups and fashion institutions is essential to building a more responsible future.  

Designing for Resale
Fashionphile
Nancy Rhodes
Natasha Franck
Rabecca Maffei
Responsible Fashion
Sarah Davis
Sophia Li

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