How Tech and Innovation is Reshaping the Circular Economy | CFDA x Fashionphile Session 3

This session will explore 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 will show 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 will illuminate 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. Featuring: Nancy Rhodes, Founder of Alternew Rabecca Maffei, CIO of Fashionphile Natasha Franck, CEO and Founder of EON