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Weekly Reading 8/31: Is Fab.com a #fashtech incubator? Shopkick a World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer. How data drives ModCloth. Quora users weigh in on the future of fashion.

A fuller fashtech eco-system is starting to emerge. From a start-up that originated as a Fab.com flash sale, to Shopkick being recognized by the World Economic Forum, each of these articles sheds light on the realm of possibilities for fashtech start-ups as they begin to mature.

NiftyThrifty Raises $2 Million From Tribeca Venture Partners, Others After three successful Fab.com flash sales, NiftyThrifty plans to offer vintage clothing through their own dedicated site. TechCrunch

Shopkick a World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer Pioneers are chosen on the basis how innovative a company is, the potential impact on society, growth and sustainability, proof of concept, leadership and more. TechCrunch

How Data is Driving the Future of Fashion at ModCloth While ModCloth values the 5 C’s – curation, content, conversation, collaboration and culture – CEO Eric Koger explains how data drives the company. National Retail Federation

What is the Next Wave of Innovation in E-Commerce, After Flash Sales and Private Sales?  This is a very valid question, and you may be surprised at the (in-depth) answer you see. Quora

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