AI & Fashion Week: AI, Smart Clothing, What’s Real and 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, and what our clothing can actually do.

The Future You Can Actually Wear brings together leaders at the intersection of fashion, AI, and wearable technology to explore how innovation is moving beyond the runway and into real life. From personal safety wearables to interactive garments, this panel dives into the future of fashion that’s functional, intelligent, and human-centered.

Host

Tony Henry

Founder & CEO, 99 YARDS
Tony Henry is the founder and CEO of 99 YARDS, a fashion-tech ecosystem built to connect brands, creatives, students, and garment services through technology, education, and real-world opportunities. 99 YARDS focuses on bridging the gap between learning and industry by combining fashion education, talent discovery, and tech-enabled matchmaking. With a strong emphasis on the future of fashion, 99 YARDS supports innovation across fashion, sustainability, and emerging technologies—helping the next generation turn ideas into viable careers and 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 and What’s Coming Next

Fireside chat

Kimberly B. Morgan

a commercial and operations executive and the leader of Retail Women in Tech, a community and movement focused on advancing women and allies at the intersection of retail, fashion, and technology. She champions connection, collaboration, and professional growth across the industry, bringing together founders, operators, technologists, and innovators to drive meaningful dialogue and opportunities. Morgan’s work centers on building inclusive networks and platforms that support career advancement and industry innovation within the evolving retail and fashion tech landscape.

Alise Trautmane-Uzuner

Founder & CEO, Doors NYC
Alise is the founder and CEO of Doors NYC, a pioneering retail and community platform dedicated to supporting independent designers and emerging brands. Doors NYC provides designers with access to retail space, mentorship, and industry visibility while fostering conversations around innovation, sustainability, and the future of fashion. Through experiential retail and cultural programming, Doors NYC creates a bridge between creative talent and the evolving fashion landscape.

The Rise of Intelligent Fashion Panel

Moderator

Karen Zhang

Karen will guide the conversation, bringing clarity and depth to discussions around innovation, wearability, and the evolving role of technology in fashion.

Panelists

Jen Chang

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 and discreetly. The brand sits at the intersection of fashion, technology, and real-world utility—proving safety wearables can be both functional and beautifully designed.

Leela Porges

Founder & CEO, PROCODE_DRESS
PROCODE_DRESS is a fashion-tech studio exploring how digital innovation, data, and code can be embedded into physical garments. The brand focuses on interactive, adaptive, and future-forward clothing, pushing the boundaries of what fashion can do beyond aesthetics through experimentation and emerging technologies.

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AI & Fashion Week AI, Smart Clothing, What’s Real,and What’s Next