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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Karlie Kloss on How Coding Empowers Girls
The model and founder of Kode With Klossy tells BoF’s Imran Amed at #BoFVOICES how she discovered programming and its powerful implications for young women. Watch now.
Karlie Kloss on How Coding Empowers Girls
The model and founder of Kode With Klossy tells BoF’s Imran Amed at #BoFVOICES how she discovered programming and its powerful implications for young women. Watch now.
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Fashion in the Age of Biofabrication
Biofabrication is set to shake up the $100-billion business of leather goods, explained Andras Forgacs of Modern Meadow on stage at #BoFVOICES. Watch now.
Fashion in the Age of Biofabrication
Biofabrication is set to shake up the $100-billion business of leather goods, explained Andras Forgacs of Modern Meadow on stage at #BoFVOICES. Watch now.
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Are the Tech Giants Too Powerful?
The destructive monopolisation of the internet by Google, Facebook and Amazon is undermining cultural production, argued Jonathan Taplin on the #BoFVOICES stage in a debate with Rohan Silva, co-founder of Second Home. Watch now.
Are the Tech Giants Too Powerful?
The destructive monopolisation of the internet by Google, Facebook and Amazon is undermining cultural production, argued Jonathan Taplin on the #BoFVOICES stage in a debate with Rohan Silva, co-founder of Second Home. Watch now.
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Op-Ed | Retailers: Don't Ignore Voice Shopping
The use of smart speakers such as Google Home and Amazon Echo has already increased dramatically and is expected to keep growing.
Op-Ed | Retailers: Don't Ignore Voice Shopping
The use of smart speakers such as Google Home and Amazon Echo has already increased dramatically and is expected to keep growing.
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Bits & Bytes | Facial Recognition in Malls, Walmart vs Amazon
This week, retailers use facial recognition to collect customer data, while Walmart narrows price gap with Amazon.
Bits & Bytes | Facial Recognition in Malls, Walmart vs Amazon
This week, retailers use facial recognition to collect customer data, while Walmart narrows price gap with Amazon.
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Bits & Bytes | Spotify to Launch Beauty, Amazon Could Be Worth $1 Trillion in 2018
This week, Spotify collaborates with Pat McGrath to expand merchandise into beauty, while Amazon's newer lines of business could raise its value to $1 trillion.
Bits & Bytes | Spotify to Launch Beauty, Amazon Could Be Worth $1 Trillion in 2018
This week, Spotify collaborates with Pat McGrath to expand merchandise into beauty, while Amazon's newer lines of business could raise its value to $1 trillion.
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Bits & Bytes | Apple Is Winning the Wearables Race, Poshmark's Personal Stylist
This week, Apple retakes top global wearables spot with the third generation Apple Watch, while Poshmark partners with Amazon for a voice-enabled styling engine.
Bits & Bytes | Apple Is Winning the Wearables Race, Poshmark's Personal Stylist
This week, Apple retakes top global wearables spot with the third generation Apple Watch, while Poshmark partners with Amazon for a voice-enabled styling engine.
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Poshmark Raises $87.5 Million, Partners with Amazon on Personal Styling Service
The peer-to-peer marketplace will match shoppers to sellers using Amazon’s Alexa smart-voice assistant.
Poshmark Raises $87.5 Million, Partners with Amazon on Personal Styling Service
The peer-to-peer marketplace will match shoppers to sellers using Amazon’s Alexa smart-voice assistant.
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Vogue US Partners with Apple on Augmented-Reality Feature
In a bid to merge the magazine’s trend-driven content with high-tech, 'The Vogue Effect' lets iPhone X users add custom fashion filters to photos.
Vogue US Partners with Apple on Augmented-Reality Feature
In a bid to merge the magazine’s trend-driven content with high-tech, 'The Vogue Effect' lets iPhone X users add custom fashion filters to photos.
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Bits & Bytes | Amazon Launches Augmented Reality Feature, Microsoft's Holograms
This week, Amazon's AR view allows customers to see a 3D rendering of a product, while Microsoft wants to bring holograms into retail.
Bits & Bytes | Amazon Launches Augmented Reality Feature, Microsoft's Holograms
This week, Amazon's AR view allows customers to see a 3D rendering of a product, while Microsoft wants to bring holograms into retail.
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Bits & Bytes | Jason Wu Collaborates With Stitch Fix, Why Snapchat's Spectacles Failed
This week, Jason Wu launches a capsule collection with tech firm Stitch Fix, and why only 0.08 percent of Snapchat’s users bought its camera sunglasses.
Bits & Bytes | Jason Wu Collaborates With Stitch Fix, Why Snapchat's Spectacles Failed
This week, Jason Wu launches a capsule collection with tech firm Stitch Fix, and why only 0.08 percent of Snapchat’s users bought its camera sunglasses.
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Bits & Bytes | Fitbit Pay Launches, Nike's Community-Driven Digital Studio
This week, Fitbit Pay arrives in the UK to rival Apple Pay, while Nike's s23NYC studio is using AI to build a community of sneakerheads.
Bits & Bytes | Fitbit Pay Launches, Nike's Community-Driven Digital Studio
This week, Fitbit Pay arrives in the UK to rival Apple Pay, while Nike's s23NYC studio is using AI to build a community of sneakerheads.
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.