Couture & Code 3.0: The Official NRF After-Conference Mixer
Fashion Elevated. Retail Rewired.
Step into the next evolution of fashion, retail, and technology at Couture & Code 3.0 — the official NRF after-conference mixer bringing together innovators, founders, executives, creators, technologists, and industry shapers for an evening of collaboration and culture.
This year’s theme — 'Future of Fit & Function' — explores the intersection of apparel, AI, retail innovation, and the new models redefining how brands design, produce, and engage with consumers. From smarter supply chains to digital product creation, personalization, and go-to-market activation, this gathering is designed for those shaping what comes next.
Hosted by leaders advancing the future of fashion & retail:
99 YARDS
An AI-powered fashion-tech platform transforming how the industry connects and creates. 99 YARDS unites brands, factories, designers, models, and creative talent through intelligent matchmaking, verified services, and next-gen production tools — helping the entire ecosystem bring ideas from concept to catwalk.
Alternew
A pioneer in sustainable fashion innovation, Alternew modernizes tailoring through tech-enabled garment transformation. Their platform empowers customers and brands to reinvent and extend the lifecycle of clothing — leading the shift toward circular fashion and conscious consumption.
Haus of Creators Foundation, Inc.
A nonprofit dedicated to educating and empowering the next generation of creatives and innovators. Through AI education, digital tools, and accessible resources, they prepare emerging talent for careers at the intersection of fashion, technology, and culture.
The Fashion Tech Exec
A strategic powerhouse guiding brands and retailers through go-to-market strategy, product activation, and tech-driven growth. They bridge fashion, retail, and innovation to help leaders successfully bring new concepts to market with clarity and impact.
Retail Women in Tech
A global nonprofit community committed to uplifting women and allies in retail and technology. Through mentorship, support, and industry connections, they empower diverse talent to lead and thrive in the rapidly evolving retail-tech landscape.
A trusted hub for retail, media, and technology professionals focused on shared learning, networking, and growth. From mentorship to peer exchange, Nexus is where ideas turn into action.
What to Expect
✨ High-impact conversations
✨ Strategic, meaningful networking
✨ Leaders across fashion, retail, AI, sustainability, and tech
✨ Insights into the future of fit, function, and go-to-market strategy
✨ A collaborative community building what’s next
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Whether you’re scaling a brand, launching tech, navigating retail innovation, or exploring new creative pathways, this is the room where connections turn into opportunities.
Couture & Code 3.0
Where fashion meets technology.
Where retail meets reinvention.
Where the future takes shape.