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Next level fashion sustainability to satisfy a $120bn opportunity with Camilla Olson

eCommerce MasterPlan · with Camilla Olson · 36 min

Summary

This episode features Camilla Olson, a serial entrepreneur who founded Savitude to tackle fashion’s massive fit and waste problems. She explains how AI-powered "Enhanced Sketching" helps designers create inclusive garments that fit better, drastically reducing returns and excess inventory. This innovative approach not only boosts profitability for fashion businesses but also addresses the critical need for sustainability in an industry facing a $120 billion opportunity in this area.

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ai & automationbrand & contentproduct & merchandisingsupply chain & operations

Topics covered

ai in fashion designsustainable fashionreduced returnsexcess inventory reductioninclusive fashionpredictive modeling in retail

Episode description

Camilla was a VC in the ’80s, then she founded two predictive modelling companies in biopharma (one with a $95M buyout one year after launch, and the other is the basis of CERTARA which IPO’d again Dec 2020 and quickly rose to a $4B valuation). She then earned an MFA (that’s a masters in fine arts) in fashion design, and ran her own eCommerce label for five years. Most recently she’s founded the inclusive fashion company, Savitude, who are helping fashion designers solve the fit, return and excess inventory problems by providing Enhanced Sketching using AI Design Intelligence. We're chatting about all that from various angles - must listen if you're looking to be more sustainable, improve your fashion business, OR just want to listen to something really interesting.Get all the links and resources we mention at eCommerceMasterPlan.comThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/ --- Download our ebook... https://ecmp.info/ebook 500 Tips to Increase Your Profits Get all the links and resources we mention and join our email list at https://ecmp.info Love the show? Chloe would love your feedback - leave a review here: https://ecmp.info/review or reply to the episode QandA on Spotify. Interested in being a Sponsor? go here: https://ecmp.info/sponsor Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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What does this episode say about ai & automation?
Implement AI-driven design intelligence to optimize garment fit and reduce return rates, especially for diverse body types.
What does this episode say about brand & content?
Leverage technology to minimize physical sampling and prototyping, leading to more precise production and fewer errors.
What does this episode say about product & merchandising?
Focus on "inclusive fashion" by designing for a wider range of body types to broaden market reach and customer satisfaction.
What does this episode say about supply chain & operations?
Quantify the economic opportunity in sustainable practices, recognizing that waste reduction directly impacts profitability and market share.
What does this episode say about ai & automation?
Explore predictive modeling beyond biopharma; apply its principles to your ecommerce niche to anticipate trends and optimize inventory.

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