Stitching and Glitching a Digital Age: The Convergence of Fashion and Technology (Sept. 15, 2026)

Stitching and Glitching a Digital Age: The Convergence of Fashion and Technology (2026) Author: Dr. Mark Joseph O’Connell. Publication Date: Sept. 15, 2026. Description Stitching and Glitching a Digital Age is a critical study of fashion technology in the digital age. It argues that fashion has never been separate from technology: from the needle, loom, sewing machine, zipper, synthetic fibre, pattern block, and body measurement chart to AI design systems, smart textiles, virtual garments, platform retail, biometric wearables, digital avatars,Read more

The Quadruple Helix in Fashion Paradigms: Bridging Innovation, Sustainability, and Societal Impact for a Regenerative Future

Abstract This research explores the transformative potential of the Quadruple Helix model within fashion education, expanding upon the traditional Triple Helix framework by integrating civil society and environmental sustainability as critical drivers of innovation. While the Triple Helix model emphasizes the interplay between academia, industry, and government, the Quadruple Helix adds a vital dimension that addresses the fashion industry’s environmental impact, labour ethics, and the need for systemic change. Given fashion’s role as one of the most resource-intensive and pollutingRead more