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[NYFW] AI & Smart Clothing - Whats Real & Whats Next
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| With Tony Henry (Founder/CEO, 99 Yards), Alise Trautmane-Uzuner (CEO, Doors NYC), Karen Zhang (Advisor, CheB), Jen Chang (CEO, Wearopal), Leela Porges (CEO, Procode Dress), Kimberly Morgan (Retail Women In Tech). |
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Feb 16 (Mon) , 2026 @ 05:00 PM
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AI & Fashion Week: AI, Smart Clothing, What's Real & What's Coming Next
Presented by Doors NYC & 99 YARDS
As Fashion Week comes to a close, join us for a forward-looking conversation on where fashion is headed next-and how technology is reshaping what we wear, why we wear it, & what our clothing can actually do.
The Future You Can Actually Wear brings together leaders at the intersection of fashion, AI, & wearable technology to explore how innovation is moving beyond the runway & into real life. From personal safety wearables to interactive garments, this panel dives into the future of fashion that's functional, intelligent, & human-centered.
Founder & CEO, 99 YARDS
Tony Henry is the founder & CEO of 99 YARDS, a fashion-tech ecosystem built to connect brands, creatives, students, & garment services through technology, education, & real-world opportunities. 99 YARDS focuses on bridging the gap between learning & industry by combining fashion education, talent discovery, & tech-enabled matchmaking. With a strong emphasis on the future of fashion, 99 YARDS supports innovation across fashion, sustainability, & emerging technologies-helping the next generation turn ideas into viable careers & businesses.
Date: February 16th Final day of New York Fashion Week
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
5:00-6:00 PM: Drinks & networking
6:00-7:00 PM: Panel discussion
What's Real & What's Coming Next
Fireside chat
Kimberly B. Morgan
a commercial & operations executive & the leader of Retail Women in Tech, a community & movement focused on advancing women & allies at the intersection of retail, fashion, & technology. She champions connection, collaboration, & professional growth across the industry, bringing together founders, operators, technologists, & innovators to drive meaningful dialogue & opportunities. Morgan's work centers on building inclusive networks & platforms that support career advancement & industry innovation within the evolving retail & fashion tech landscape.
Founder & CEO, Doors NYC
Alise is the founder & CEO of Doors NYC, a pioneering retail & community platform dedicated to supporting independent designers & emerging brands. Doors NYC provides designers with access to retail space, mentorship, & industry visibility while fostering conversations around innovation, sustainability, & the future of fashion. Through experiential retail & cultural programming, Doors NYC creates a bridge between creative talent & the evolving fashion landscape.
The Rise of Intelligent Fashion Panel
Moderator
Karen Zhang
Karen will guide the conversation, bringing clarity & depth to discussions around innovation, wearability, & the evolving role of technology in fashion.
Panelists
Jen Chang
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CEO, Wearopal
WearOpal is a fashion-tech company redefining personal safety through discreet wearable technology. Designed as an elegant ring, Opal integrates emergency alert functionality with a mobile app, allowing users to signal for help quickly & discreetly. The brand sits at the intersection of fashion, technology, & real-world utility-proving safety wearables can be both functional & beautifully designed.
Leela Porges
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Founder & CEO, PROCODE_DRESS
PROCODE_DRESS is a fashion-tech studio exploring how digital innovation, data, & code can be embedded into physical garments. The brand focuses on interactive, adaptive, & future-forward clothing, pushing the boundaries of what fashion can do beyond aesthetics through experimentation & emerging technologies.
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