“…and my gut tells me that a lot of what is going on with the buzz worthy emerging businesses is busy work to occupy us until the real innovation kicks in.”

It just takes time Lee, a lot of time. The fashion industry is very aware of the technological changes, and despite the so-perceived silence, behind “closed doors” there are massive changes. New materials are being tested, new technologies, mergers, acquisitions, startup purchases, and so on. End of 2017: big fashion brands start releasing true tech-infused fashion garments.