April 29th, 2013

Virtusize Brings Its Virtual Fitting Solution To The UK, Signs Deal With Fashion Retailer ASOS

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There are an abundance of startups trying to solve the problem of how to “try on” clothes online, with a range of different approaches and technology. Today, Virtusize launches its virtual fitting solution in the UK via a partnership with ASOS. After a successful six month trial, the “Fit Vitualiser” button is initially being rolled out on the product pages of over 2,000 of the online fashion… → Read More

December 13th, 2012

As Seen On TV: Virtual Fitting Room Metail Gets Dressed Up For ITV’s This Morning

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Metail, the virtual fitting room startup, has scored somewhat of a coup. Kicking off today, it’s partnering with the UK television broadcaster ITV as part of a fashion segment on the channel’s day time show This Morning. Along with potentially exposing the startup’s tech to millions of viewers, even if it is largely hidden behind the TV program’s own branding, the move suggests that Metail may… → Read More

November 5th, 2012

Metail, The Virtual Fitting Room You’ve Probably Never Heard Of, Partners With Warehouse, Shop Direct, Following Tesco Trial

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Likened to a space race, there are a whole bunch of startups trying to solve the problem of how to ‘try on’ clothes online. And for the online fashion industry, it’s a big problem, too. The inability to see if a garment actually fits before making a purchase, not only lowers conversion rates, but is also seeing return rates as high as 70%, an expense that online retailers can ill afford. Arguably… → Read More