What do you get when two architecture grads turn their passion for tech and design into a boundar pushing startup? Meet Polypo, a London-based FashionTech game-changer co-founded by Jenny and Cynthia two Lebanese entrepreneurs who reimagined online shopping. An University idea, where the Lebanese talents shared obsession with tech-infused design began. After diving deeper into interactive technologies like AR and VR during their UCL days, they turned a futuristic idea for fashion into a full-blown revolution.
THE PERFECT FIT, VIRTUALLY
The game-changing technology at Polypo is their Virtual Try-On (VTO) plugin that’s a dream for anyone who’s ever dreaded online shopping size roulette. The VTO tool allows customers to create their own 3D avatars based on their unique measurements. Its basically your digital twin strutting through a virtual dressing room, helping you see exactly how those jeans or dresses might fit IRL. No more “will it fit?” panic just confidence in every click.
This tech doesn’t just make life easier for shoppers; it’s a win for brands too. By slashing return rates, Polypo’s VTO tool supports sustainable fashion practices, reducing waste and cutting down the carbon footprint tied to shipping. Less hassle, more eco-friendly vibes? That’s a win-win.
MORE THAN JUST A TRY-ON
Polypo doesn’t stop at VTO. It also offers a suite of high-tech goodies like 3D viewers, AR features, AI stylists, and even VR shopping spaces. Imagine placing a jacket in your living room to see how it matches your vibe or immersing yourself in a fully virtual boutique, browsing racks without leaving your couch. These tools transform online shopping into an interactive, engaging adventure, making you feel part of the brand’s story rather than just a buyer.
JENNY AND CYNTHIA, THE LEBANESE DUO
While Jenny handles product design and ensures every tech touchpoint feels natural for the user, Cynthia is the tech mastermind, seamlessly integrating these tools into applications that fashion brands and customers love. Together, they have built a platform that’s more than just functional it’s fun, intuitive, and utterly future-forward.
SHAPING THE FUTURE OF FASHION
So, why does this matter? Because the fashion industry is evolving, and consumers especially Gen Z demand more. They want personalized, tech-forward experiences that let them shop with ease and without guilt. Polypo delivers just that, blending advanced AI and interactive technologies to create shopping journeys that feel as unique as the buyers themselves.
Polypo is proof that when tech meets design, magic happens. And in a world where online shopping is king, it’s companies like this that remind us the future isn’t just coming it’s already here, and it’s looking fabulous.
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