Fashion Deep Dive

Fashion's New Tech Frontier: Navigating Tech's Hits, Misses, and the Pursuit of Longevity

06 Aug 2025

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In this episode, we invite you to discover how leading fashion houses are increasingly joining forces with tech brands, a strategic move driven by the pursuit of innovation, expanded reach, and a desire to captivate new demographics. Meanwhile, tech companies gain a coveted entry into the world of luxury and style, elevating their brand image.We’ll delve into iconic collaborations like Gucci’s sophisticated partnership with Oura for a luxury smart ring, and the audacious Balenciaga x Bang & Olufsen "Speaker Bag," a true hybrid of high fashion and high-fidelity audio, known for its extreme rarity and craftsmanship. You’ll hear why Bang & Olufsen is a perpetually popular partner due to their shared philosophy of design, craftsmanship, and a commitment to longevity.We'll also examine Louis Vuitton's ambitious, multi-pronged foray into tech, from their Tambour Horizon smartwatches and conceptual "Canvas of the Future" bags to their engagement in gaming and NFTs. Crucially, we’ll tackle the big question: Do these tech-infused luxury items possess true longevity, or are they beautiful experiments with a built-in expiration date due to rapidly aging technology and non-replaceable batteries? We'll contrast this with early efforts like the Levi's x Google Project Jacquard, a pioneering smart fabric initiative that ultimately "died off".Finally, we’ll dissect the unqualified and resounding success of the Apple Watch Hermès collaboration. Launched in 2015 and still thriving today, this partnership stands as the gold standard for how to achieve a perfect symbiosis by leveraging Apple's tech and Hermès's timeless craftsmanship, ingeniously solving the longevity-vs-obsolescence problem by positioning the Hermès band as the true heirloom.Join us as we explore the fascinating landscape where what we wear and the devices we use are becoming increasingly blurred, and discover what truly makes a fashion-tech collaboration a lasting success.

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Fashion Deep Dive

Fashion's New Tech Frontier: Navigating Tech's Hits, Misses, and the Pursuit of Longevity

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13:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

10:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

12:00H | 20 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

2ª PARTE | 06 ENE 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

3ª PARTE | 22 ENE 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

3ª PARTE | 04 MAR 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

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