Timeline on the Evolution of Technology in Fashion

18th & 19th Centuries

Objects like the Spinning Jenny,Jacquard loom, and sewing machine were created during the industrial revolution. These innovations have influenced the production, materials, aesthetics, and function of fashion.

1998

Helmut Lang presented the first ever live fashion show to the world on the internet.

2014

Fendi uses drones at their Fall 2014 show.

Mid-2000s

The rise of e-commerce and the introduction of 3D printing and digital design tools.

2006

In Hussein Chalayan’s Spring 2007 show, microchips were used to reveal garments that mold and unfold by erasing seams to take on new shapes at the end of the catwalk.

2010s

Advancement in wearables, Augmented Reality (AR), and integration of technology into fabrics.

2020s

Surge of Smart textiles, digital fashion and creating clothing in virtual spaces/games, virtual fashion shows, AI and machine learning in the design, manufacturing, and production process, wearable technology, and eco-friendly materials.

2015

Dior experiments with virtual reality, introducing “Dior Eyes” which captures a 3D world behind the scenes of the show.