Draft:Carly Bigi

  • Comment: None of the references used covers her biography and career exclusively. Joãohola 07:09, 25 September 2025 (UTC)


Carly Bigi
Born (1990-02-17) February 17, 1990 (age 35)
Houston, Texas
Education
OccupationEntrepreneur
Employer(s)Founder and CEO, Laws of Motion

Carly Bigi is an American entrepreneur. She is the founder and chief executive officer of Laws of Motion, a NYC–based womenswear brand and technology company.[1][2]

Early life and education

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Bigi grew up in Houston, Texas in the NASA community.[3]She holds a BS from Vanderbilt University and an MBA from Columbia Business School, where she is an adjunct lecturer in Entrepreneurial Strategy.[4]

Career

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Bigi began her career at Deloitte Consulting.[5]

In 2019, Bigi launched Laws of Motion as a direct-to-consumer womenswear brand, using the company's proprietary AI sizing technology and on-demand manufacturing to offer clothing in 99 micro-sizes.[6] The company's use of AI to improve fit and reduce returns was recognized by TIME Magazine as an Invention of the Year and featured on NBC's Today Show.[7][8]

In 2024, Bigi began licensing Laws of Motion's proprietary AI sizing technology to other retail partners.[9] The sizing technology uses a fit quiz, body scan, or measurements to calculate customer body measurements with 99% accuracy and determine the best-fitting size per product.[10]

Covid-19 pivot

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During the COVID-19 pandemic, the company pivoted its Americas-based supply chain to produce personal protective equipment (PPE). The company supplied more than two million medical gowns across New York State over a six-week period.[11]

Recognition

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Bigi's recognition includes the "World Changing Idea" award from Fast Company (2021).[12][13] She was named to Inc's Female Founder 250 and in 2025 received the Hilldun Business Innovation Award from Fashion Group International. [14][15] She has spoken at ndustry events such as Shoptalk.[16]

References

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  1. ^ Lee, Adriana (2024-05-15). "How This DTC Fashion Brand Hit 99 Percent Fit Accuracy". WWD. Retrieved 2025-09-08.
  2. ^ Robinson, Cheryl. "Laws Of Motion Revolutionizes Fashion Inclusivity With Its Sizing Tech". Forbes. Retrieved 2025-09-08.
  3. ^ Breen, Amanda (2022-07-22). "This Founder Is Using AI to Solve Fashion's Biggest Problems". Entrepreneur. Retrieved 2025-09-08.
  4. ^ "Carly Bigi '17 | Columbia Business School". business.columbia.edu. Retrieved 2025-09-08.
  5. ^ Cheong, Weng. "How a former Deloitte employee leveraged her consulting skills to raise $1 million in funding and build an e-commerce fashion brand with 99 sizes". Business Insider. Retrieved 2025-09-08.
  6. ^ Segran, Elizabeth (2019-05-15). "The Perfect Little Black Dress Now Comes In 99 Different Sizes". Fast Company.
  7. ^ Best inventions of 2019, TIME
  8. ^ "How Laws of Motion is transforming clothing sizes for women". TODAY.com. Retrieved 2025-09-08.
  9. ^ Robinson, Cheryl. "Laws Of Motion Revolutionizes Fashion Inclusivity With Its Sizing Tech". Forbes. Retrieved 2025-09-08.
  10. ^ Breen, Amanda (2022-07-22). "This Founder Is Using AI to Solve Fashion's Biggest Problems". Entrepreneur. Retrieved 2025-09-08.
  11. ^ Cheong, Weng. "How a former Deloitte employee leveraged her consulting skills to raise $1 million in funding and build an e-commerce fashion brand with 99 sizes". Business Insider. Retrieved 2025-09-08.
  12. ^ "E-commerce and diversity-forward campaigns lead the Glossy Beauty and Fashion Awards". Glossy. 2020-08-13. Retrieved 2025-09-09.
  13. ^ Staff, Fast Company (2021-05-04). "World Changing Ideas Awards 2021: Pandemic Response Finalists and Honorable Mentions". Fast Company.
  14. ^ Segran, Elizabeth (18 March 2025). "The Most Innovative Fashion and Apparel Companies for 2025". Fast Company.
  15. ^ Feitelberg, Rosemary (2025-03-07). "Fashion Group International Announces Rising Star Nominees". WWD. Retrieved 2025-09-09.
  16. ^ Shoptalk. "Carly Bigi, Founder & CEO, Laws of Motion / Speakers – Shoptalk Fall 2025: Retail's Power Players. One Critical Moment". shoptalk.com. Retrieved 2025-09-09.