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Sue Kagan
Sue Kagan is the CEO and Co-founder of Design Cycle Solutions, a technology-driven company specializing in sustainable apparel creation and digital product innovation. With over 25 years of international experience, Sue has distinguished herself as a Fit Strategist and Technical Design Specialist, delivering breakthrough results for both global brands and emerging fashion startups.
Professional Background:
Sue began her career in San Francisco at Esprit, where she worked as a grader, patternmaker, and early Technical Design pioneer, helping to transform the brand into a global fashion powerhouse. Since then, she has contributed to leading names including Ellesse UK, Geoffrey Beene, Nautica, New Balance, Anne Klein, Talbots, Lands’ End, Carter’s, and Kate Spade, while also playing key roles in multiple successful new brand launches.
Technical Expertise:
Her expertise spans technical design, sizing and fit optimization, PLM and 3D implementation, digital avatar creation, product engineering, and process improvement. Sue is the inventor of AFT (Authentic Fit Technology), a consumer application enabling accurate fit preference and purchase decisions. Her ability to streamline complex approval processes has made her a trusted partner for manufacturers and retailers worldwide.
Industry Contributions:
An internationally recognized educator and innovator, Sue has served as an Adjunct Professor at Parsons School of Design in both New York and Paris. As Co-founder of Fil de Vie, she combined entrepreneurial creativity with technical precision, setting new benchmarks in garment fit, sizing, and sustainable development.
Thought Leadership:
A respected voice at the intersection of fashion, technology, and sustainability, Sue is celebrated for bridging traditional craftsmanship with advanced digital tools. She has collaborated with Katy Schildmeyer on award-winning projects, pioneering improvements in digital product creation and the responsible application of AI in apparel engineering—advancing the vision for a more sustainable and intelligent fashion future.
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11-Dec-2025Creative Industries StagePanel: Creative Capital: Crafting Value in the Age of AI
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