Humane Debuts Collaboration with Grace Ling at New York Fashion Week.

Grace Ling and Humane announce their first collaboration at New York Fashion Week (NYFW), teaming up to create the Grace Ling x Humane HANDAXE BAG, to house Humane Ai Pin as part of their Spring Summer 2025 collection. In a technology meets fashion moment, the Grace Ling show will also see Humane Ai Pin integrated into the runway showcase.

The Grace Ling x Humane HANDAXE BAG, unveiled for the first time at Grace Ling’s couture and ready-to-wear collection ‘NEANDERTHAL', was inspired by the first tools recognisably crafted by our stone-age human ancestors.   

The couture and ready-to-wear collection provides the perfect backdrop to showcase the versatility of Ai Pin’s form, which has been designed to weave into users’ day-to-day lives. The HANDAXE BAG and Ai Pin represent the evolution of tools and the merging of technology and personal expression. 

Imran Chaudhri and Bethany Bongiorno, Humane's founders, said: “Grace reimagined our Ai Pin through her unique lens. Her vision of wearable technology as a fashion statement blends function with style. This collaboration showcases Grace's fresh take on how Ai Pin can seamlessly integrate into everyday accessories.”

Grace Ling, designer said: “The Humane Ai Pin captured my imagination as soon as it launched. I always admire when you can tell someone has put intention into their designs, but the functionality kept me engaged in how I could continue to seamlessly integrate into my studio life. Technology is a core pillar of my design process, but I’m always seeking ways to stay present — and Humane shares an optimistic vision of a future with both ideals in mind.

NEANDERTHAL references the intimate relationship between humans and objects, so it was fitting that Humane with its vision for ambient AI-driven computing would be the ideal partner to highlight this enduring convergence of culture and technology and the need to innovate for future civilisations.” 

Grace Ling x Humane builds on Humane’s commitment to effectively build strategic partnerships across industries to integrate personal computing into people’s lives in a meaningful way.  Previous partners have included: Volvo, OpenAI, Microsoft, SK Networks and LG.

About Humane:
Focused on creating a new way for AI to help people be more present in their lives, Humane launched the first wearable Ai computer with the Humane Ai Pin. Founded by Bethany Bongiorno and Imran Chaudhri, Humane developed Ai Pin to bring hardware and software technologies with the power of AI compute to people everywhere. Ai Pin integration partners include Microsoft, OpenAI, TIDAL, and T-Mobile which enable Humane in their mission to deliver the next era of personal mobile AI computing. Press Inquiries: press@humane.com.

About Grace Ling:
Born in Singapore and currently based in New York, Grace Ling studied Fashion Design at Parsons School of Design and later Central Saint Martins before starting her eponymous label in 2020. Ling imbues a sense of eccentric elegance and surrealist femininity that has become a go-to for celebrities and fashion set alike, and she is currently a finalist in the CFDA Vogue Fashion Fund. Grace Ling is a balance of formality and sensuality mixed with the 3D technology that is the foundation of her design process. The recognizable metal and sculptural pieces have helped to create her essentialist aesthetic and earned her a following that includes: Jennifer Lopez, FKA Twigs, Kylie Jenner, Emily Ratajkowski, Hari Nef, Ciara, Anitta, Anya Taylor Joy and more. Her collection is currently stocked in Net-a-Porter, Bergdorf Goodman, Selfridges, Nordstrom, Moda Operandi, FWRD and more. @gracelingofficial / www.gracelingofficial.com . Press inquiries: gregory.werbowsky@purplepr.com.