Apparel and accessories
October 24, 2017
Selfridges' Designer Studio. Image credit: Selfridges
By Brielle Jaekel
Technology's growth is pushing many industries toward automation, but a new study from the Council of Fashion Designers of America and global courier service DHL is proving that human input is vital for the design process.
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