ANGELA CHAN-DANISI

The $47 Billion Sizing Trap: Why Fashion’s Production Model Never Evolved Apparel e-commerce has a $47.1 billion blind spot. According to a Coresight Research report sponsored by sizing technology firm Alvanon, U.S. online apparel and footwear returns reached an estimated $47.1 billion in 2025—representing a 23.4% return rate. In a survey of consumers who returned apparel purchased online, 69.8% cited size or fit as the primary reason. In 1939, the U.S. Department of Agricu

A 2026 Deloitte study of 200 retail and consumer-products executives found that 82% plan to increase AI investment over the next 12 months, yet just 16.5% can quantify a return. Another 33.5% aren’t focused on measuring ROI at all. Blue Ridge Partners surveyed over 300 consumer industry executives. They found a similar disconnect: the average retail respondent spent roughly $19 million on commercial technology and AI tools last fiscal year, more than non-retail counterparts,

Gone are the days of painstakingly creating flat sketches and colorways one by one for a line sheet. I tested FLORA’s Fashion Studio by uploading an old dress design and giving it a single prompt. Within seconds, it generated a line sheet with five colorways, front, back, and side views, product descriptions, design details, and suggested pricing. I could alter the model’s hair color, change colors, and regenerate views without rebuilding the work from scratch. Tasks that onc

From Hype to Infrastructure: How AI is Scaling Intuition and Streamlining the Fashion Value Chain AI has moved beyond hype and into infrastructure, rewriting how fashion operates across design, merchandising, and the supply chain. What was once experimental is now becoming essential, shaping both creative processes and commercial strategy. While AI accelerates decision-making and surfaces insights at unprecedented speed, it is not replacing creativity. Across C-suites, a clea

Founder Beatriz de los Mozos on turning the humble espadrille into a global, all-season fashion brand. When I think of a pair of espadrilles, I picture Audrey Hepburn and Grace Kelly on the Riviera, sun-kissed in effortless-chic outfits that feel just as modern today as they did in the 1950s. According to Beatriz de los Mozos , Founder of Flabelus , the espadrille has been around since the Roman Empire. It was first worn by peasants, fishermen, and soldiers in the Pyrenees. H

Allison Lee, Founder & CEO of Revive, B-Corp certified. In the world of fashion innovation, one name is quickly rising to the forefront:...

2024 Women of Impact Summit - Stage of Speakers. Matthew Fasciano, President & CEO, Delivering Good Andrea Moore, Delivering Good...

SUSANNA AND SAI CHOW - CO-FOUNDERS OF SUSANNA CHOW Every year, on Mother’s Day, I highlight a business founded by a mother and daughter....

I spoke with a dear friend recently. She’s brilliant—an executive who once led global teams, managed million-dollar budgets, and built...

Harnessing the power of AI and innovative materials, Euveka’s mannequins offer real-time size adjustments, specialized fit for intimate...

Luxury Handbag Auction Featuring Hermes Birkins. The Diamond Himalaya (White/ Grey Gradient Crocodile bag with diamond / 18kt white gold...

Female Invest U.S. Launch I was honored to speak at Female Invest ‘s U.S. launch, celebrating their expansion and sharing key lessons...

Watching my portfolio take a hit this week has been beyond upsetting. It makes no sense—we’re not in a pandemic, yet here we are, dealing...

Bobby Flay and Nacho Made by Nacho: How Bobby Flay is Changing the Way We Feed Our Cats Bobby Flay is no stranger to the food...

Anna-Sophie Hartvigsen (right), Camilla Falkenberg (left), and Emma Due Bitz (center), co-founders of Female Invest A Movement Redefining...

Silvia Tcherassi, Founder A Family Affair: Three Generations Shaping Silvia Tcherassi's Luxury Fashion Universe Silvia Tcherassi , an...

Miranda Kerr , the supermodel-turned-entrepreneur, has spent years transforming her passion for wellness into KORA Organics , a globally...

“Storytelling can shift culture and change the way women walk through the world.” Sarah Harden, CEO, Hello Sunshine It’s not every day...

An inspiring partnership fuels authentic conversations and creates pathways for future generations through impactful storytelling and...

Marina Raphael, the creative mind behind her eponymous handbag brand, is embarking on an exciting new chapter in her journey. Her...