In this episode of The Future of UX, I’m joined by Rachel Rosenson, a design leader at Zalando, to explore the intersection of fashion, innovation, and emerging technologies. From AI-driven fashion trends to the reality of the metaverse, Rachel shares her insights on what’s hype, what’s real, and how designers can shape the future of fashion e-commerce.

✨ How Zalando’s innovation lab, The Studio, is shaping the next 3–5 years of fashion UX
🛍️ The role of social commerce in fashion and what drives user inspiration
🤖 How AI and automation are impacting fashion e-commerce and design workflows
🎭 Why authenticity and storytelling are critical for designers in the AI era
🌎 The real impact of the metaverse—hype vs. practical applications in fashion
💡 The skills designers need to stay relevant in an evolving industry