The fashion industry has a structural crisis: over-inventory. The traditional manufacturing model demands high upfront capital, long lead times, and massive storage costs—forcing independent brands to inherit immense risk before a single garment is ever sold.

But what if you only produced exactly what your customer ordered?

In this episode of Catching the Editor’s Eye, host Georgia Alexia Benjou sits down with Alex Tschopp, co-founder of Tailored Industry, a cutting-edge, make-on-demand factory operating right out of Brooklyn. While they built an enviable reputation as a pioneer I n advanced 3D knitwear, Alex and his team are doing something much bigger: they are proving that sustainable, domestic manufacturing can actually scale.

This conversation is for designers, retailers, and supply-chain insiders who value brand substance and operational agility over the old-school corporate playbook.

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Website: tailoredindustry.com or Instagram: @tailoredindustry

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Host Website: Georgia Alexia Benjou

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Producer: Julie Bassignani

Sound: Aaron Garrison, Coupe Studios Music + Sound Design

Music: Jacob Sproul

In the conclusion of my conversation with Lori Kirkland of Deep Human X, we move from creative intuition to the commercial reality of a tech-driven industry.

We explore the macro shifts currently reshaping the fashion landscape—from how AI is challenging traditional merchandising and trend forecasting to the critical ethical conversations surrounding IP ownership and sustainability. We also address the growing crisis of "design sameness" and discuss why a brand’s unique perspective is the only true hedge against an algorithm-driven market. This is a vital look at the commercial and ethical crossroads facing the modern fashion business.

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Host Website: Georgia Alexia Benjou

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Instagram: @catchingtheeditorseye_pod

Producer: Julie Bassignani

Guest: Lori Kirkland, Deep Human X

Sound: Aaron Garrison, Coupe Studios Music + Sound Design

Music: Jacob Sproul

How can AI act as a "creative co-pilot" rather than a replacement for human intuition? This week, I sit down with Lori Kirkland, co-founder of Deep Human X, to explore the intersection of technology and the intangible.

We discuss how fashion creatives can utilize AI to iterate on visual storytelling and brand world-building without losing a label’s soul. At the heart of our conversation is a look at how to translate human values and raw emotion into digital outputs, ensuring that as we move into the future, the work remains rooted in substance.

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Host Website: Georgia Alexia Benjou

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Substack Community: Catching the Editor’s Eye

Instagram: @catchingtheeditorseye_pod

Producer: Julie Bassignani

Guest: Lori Kirkland, Deep Human X

Sound: Aaron Garrison, Coupe Studios Music + Sound Design

Music: Jacob Sproul

In an industry often distracted by the "new," Zang Toi has spent over three decades proving that brand substance is built on consistency, craft, and a deep commitment to one’s client.

In this premiere episode of Catching the Editor’s Eye, Georgia Alexia Benjou sits down with Zang to discuss his storied career and the philosophy behind the House of Toi. We go beyond the runway to examine how Zang built a private luxury brand and maintains his independence in a shifting market.

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Host Website: Georgia Alexia Benjou

Host LinkedIn: Georgia Alexia Benjou

Substack Community: Catching the Editor’s Eye

Instagram: @catchingtheeditorseye_pod

Producer: Julie Bassignani

Guest: Zang Toi, House of Toi

Sound: Aaron Garrison, Coupe Studios Music + Sound Design

Music: Jacob Sproul

The fashion business is currently ruled by mega-brands and luxury conglomerates. But it’s the independent and emerging designers who offer the true innovation—the fresh perspectives that move this industry forward. Yet in today's crowded market, a great design is only the beginning.

I’m Georgia Alexia Benjou, and I’ve spent my career translating runway visions into commercial reality—from the buying offices of Hermès, Dior, and Chanel, to the editor’s desk at award-winning magazines. I know that in today’s market, creativity alone isn’t enough. To build a brand with staying power, you have to bridge the gap between art and commerce.

Connect with Catching the Editor’s Eye:

Host Website: Georgia Alexia Benjou

Host LinkedIn: Georgia Alexia Benjou

Substack Community: Catching the Editor’s Eye

Instagram: @catchingtheeditorseye_pod

Producer: Julie Bassignani

Sound: Aaron Garrison, Coupe Studios Music + Sound Design

Music: Jacob Sproul