In this episode of Love, Hate, Automate, I'm thrilled to welcome Giancarlo Pazzanese, a creator, educator, and communicator who has been an inspiration since we first met at Met AMS in 2022.

Giancarlo is a lecturer in Creative Business, Artificial Intelligence and Web3 at the Utrecht University of Applied Sciences and former Program Leader at the Bachelor in Fashion Business of the Amsterdam Fashion Academy.

Join us as we hear about Giancarlo’s fascinating journey from art to corporate communications, academic publishing, and ultimately to fashion and digital fashion education. We explore the intersection of fashion history, sustainability, and digital innovation, reflecting on the impact of technology on the fashion industry.

Giancarlo shares his insights on how fashion is evolving to become a medium of cultural criticism and philosophical reflection, akin to contemporary art. We discuss the challenges and opportunities within the fast-paced world of digital fashion, the importance of deep conceptual thinking, and the need for thoughtful integration of new technologies in fashion education and industry practices.

Key Topics:

* Giancarlo's journey from art to fashion and digital fashion education

* The role of fashion as a medium for cultural criticism and philosophical reflection

* The importance of deep conceptual thinking in fashion and digital fashion

* Challenges and opportunities in the fast-paced world of digital fashion

* The future of Web3, blockchain, and smart contracts in the fashion industry

Connect with Giancarlo Pazzanese here