Exclusive: Deciem to Relaunch The Chemistry Brand
The Estée Lauder-owned beauty company and The Ordinary parent will relaunch one of its original brands as it moves to rekindle its reputation for incubation.
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Bits & Bytes | Snapchat's Multi-Billion Dollar IPO, Leather Grown in a Lab
This week, Snapchat files for IPO, seeking a $25 billion valuation amidst scepticism, while biotechnology companies grow sustainable leather in labs.
Bits & Bytes | Snapchat's Multi-Billion Dollar IPO, Leather Grown in a Lab
This week, Snapchat files for IPO, seeking a $25 billion valuation amidst scepticism, while biotechnology companies grow sustainable leather in labs.
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Would You Wear a Leather Jacket Grown in a Lab?
"This material is biologically comparable to one procured directly from the backs of animals, but avoids harming any living animals in the process."
Would You Wear a Leather Jacket Grown in a Lab?
"This material is biologically comparable to one procured directly from the backs of animals, but avoids harming any living animals in the process."
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Bits & Bytes | An Automated Sewing Robot, Augmented-Reality Dressing Rooms
This week, automated sewing robots take the stage, while fashion companies employ augmented reality to let shoppers try on clothes from home.
Bits & Bytes | An Automated Sewing Robot, Augmented-Reality Dressing Rooms
This week, automated sewing robots take the stage, while fashion companies employ augmented reality to let shoppers try on clothes from home.
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Berlin 24/7: Fashion 4.0 Made in Berlin
"The Berlin fashion scene hasn't seen much international success - yet. But there more potential to be tapped into - if the fashion and start-up
Berlin 24/7: Fashion 4.0 Made in Berlin
"The Berlin fashion scene hasn't seen much international success - yet. But there more potential to be tapped into - if the fashion and start-up
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Following the Followers of Fashion
"Fashion companies worried that they no longer understand their customers are desperately seeking information about shoppers. But they struggle to
Following the Followers of Fashion
"Fashion companies worried that they no longer understand their customers are desperately seeking information about shoppers. But they struggle to
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Social Goods | Anti-Surveillance Clothing, François-Henri Pinault on Sustainability
This week, Kering CEO François-Henri Pinault discusses sustainability and a new clothing project uses printed patterns to confuse surveillance devices.
Social Goods | Anti-Surveillance Clothing, François-Henri Pinault on Sustainability
This week, Kering CEO François-Henri Pinault discusses sustainability and a new clothing project uses printed patterns to confuse surveillance devices.
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Five Technologies Shaping the Retail Landscape
Everything from helpful robots to interactive mirrors to shelves embedded with sensors; tomorrow's retail stores are taking page from their online rivals by embracing advanced technology.
Five Technologies Shaping the Retail Landscape
Everything from helpful robots to interactive mirrors to shelves embedded with sensors; tomorrow's retail stores are taking page from their online rivals by embracing advanced technology.
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Bits & Bytes | Rent the Runway Raises $60M, How WeChat Became the App for Everything
This week, online rental platform Rent the Runway raises $60 million and the rise of social media app WeChat in China.
Bits & Bytes | Rent the Runway Raises $60M, How WeChat Became the App for Everything
This week, online rental platform Rent the Runway raises $60 million and the rise of social media app WeChat in China.
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The Best of BoF 2016 | The Top 10 Fashion-Tech Stories
To round off the year, we revisit the articles that sparked the most debate, yielded the biggest insights, and got the fashion industry talking in 2016. Today, we highlight some of the top stories that happened around fashion and technology.
The Best of BoF 2016 | The Top 10 Fashion-Tech Stories
To round off the year, we revisit the articles that sparked the most debate, yielded the biggest insights, and got the fashion industry talking in 2016. Today, we highlight some of the top stories that happened around fashion and technology.
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Maker of Spectacles for Dior, Fendi Expands Into Smart Glasses
The Italian company is debuting a set of Internet-connected spectacles next month at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.
Maker of Spectacles for Dior, Fendi Expands Into Smart Glasses
The Italian company is debuting a set of Internet-connected spectacles next month at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.
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Bits & Bytes | Instagram Wants to be Pinterest, Shiseido Invests in Beauty Tech
This week, Instagram borrows from Pinterest with a 'Save for Later' button and Shiseido creates an internal venture capital organisation to develop innovative beauty products and services.
Bits & Bytes | Instagram Wants to be Pinterest, Shiseido Invests in Beauty Tech
This week, Instagram borrows from Pinterest with a 'Save for Later' button and Shiseido creates an internal venture capital organisation to develop innovative beauty products and services.
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Customizable Womenswear Brand, Fame and Partners, Wants to Change how you Shop for Clothes
"With constantly expanding made-to-order options, cutting-edge customer service and 60 percent less waste."
Customizable Womenswear Brand, Fame and Partners, Wants to Change how you Shop for Clothes
"With constantly expanding made-to-order options, cutting-edge customer service and 60 percent less waste."
The News in Brief
De Beers Makes Sweeping Cuts to Its Elite Diamond-Buying Club
The diamond company produced less than 22 million carats last year, down from almost 35 million in 2022.
L’Oréal India in Talks to Acquire Beauty Company Innovist
L’Oréal is in advanced talks to acquire a majority stake in Bare Anatomy parent Innovist sources told The Economic Times India.
Zegna Chairman Says War Has Clouded Visibility of Demand in Middle East
The Italian fashion house cautioned the war is reducing visibility on demand in the Middle East, which accounts for 7 percent of its sales, though all stores are currently open in the region.
Glossier Appoints New CMO
Nicole Solorzano, who joins from Ouai, is the Millennial beauty brand’s latest hire.
Macy’s CEO Points to E-Shaped Economy, Signalling Consumer Shift
The mention of a forked economy by the head of America’s largest department store signals a heightened wariness that middle-income Americans will continue to spend at the same pace.
France’s Bid to Suspend Shein’s Marketplace Rejected by Appeals Court
The decision from Paris’ Court of Appeal marked a win for the fast-fashion giant after a scandal over sex dolls resembling children for sale on its site.
Coty Announces Board Revamp
The embattled Covergirl owner has appointed five new independent directors amidst a wider leadership and company shakeup.