Third Wave Fashion // FEBRUARY 2014 // THE GLOBAL ISSUE | Page 10

the

recap

Apps

Volatile
Bitcoin Finds
Support From
Overstock
e rise of Bitcoin has
been confusing for
many, but
Overstock.com has
partnered with
Coinbase to turn the
digital currency into a
more realistic payment
method. ough PayPal
and credit cards likely
have nothing to worry
about in the near future,
the move does elevate
Bitcoin to a seemingly
more viable option than
it’s currently thought to
be. TECHCRUNCH

Beyond
Laundry

The Future of
the Portfolio
Victoria’s Secret stood out with
3D printing wings in their
show, but now their models are
getting involved in shaping the
industry beyond the runway.
Model Lyndsey Scott has
developed iPort, an app that
could change how the industry
looks at and shares portfolios, a
crucial element to landing jobs
in the industry. iPort serves as a
Passbook-type app for models
to collect and manage their
portfolio materials in one place,
without worrying about a book
falling apart or tearing.
FAST COMPANY DESIGN

We’ve seen how Uber
has influenced car
services, but what if
laundry had the same
convenience? Startup
Washio has created an
app that goes beyond
sending out laundry by
allowing users to
schedule pickups, select
between dry cleaning or
wash-and-fold and by
promising to have it
done in 24 hours.
ough the service
launched in Los
Angeles, it’s expected
that Washio will be
available in ten more
cities within the year.
TECHCRUNCH

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