Wearables: not so hot right now, writes JOOR CEO Mona Bijoor who has previously worked at Ann Taylor, Chanel, and Elie Tahari.
Wearables are one of the most exciting developments in technology, and have inspired the fashion industry in some intriguing ways. But there’s still plenty of skepticism about everything from battery life to appearance. Some even wonder if computers strapped to our bodies 24/7 could have adverse health effects (although, to be fair, it’s hard to see how wearables would be any different from an iPhone in that regard).