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.
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Bits & Bytes | Levis' Virtual Stylist, Can This Smartwatch Save Fitbit?
This week, Levi's launches chatbot stylist on Facebook Messenger, and can Fitbit's Ionic smartwatch save the company?
Bits & Bytes | Levis' Virtual Stylist, Can This Smartwatch Save Fitbit?
This week, Levi's launches chatbot stylist on Facebook Messenger, and can Fitbit's Ionic smartwatch save the company?
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How Fashion’s Most Talked-About Start-Ups Are Actually Performing
From Rent the Runway to Refinery 29, BoF separates the break-outs from the flameouts.
How Fashion’s Most Talked-About Start-Ups Are Actually Performing
From Rent the Runway to Refinery 29, BoF separates the break-outs from the flameouts.
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Op-Ed | Technology Is Eating Fashion
Fashion companies that don't embrace technology are sitting ducks just waiting to be picked off by sharp-shooting software companies, argues Marc C. Close.
Op-Ed | Technology Is Eating Fashion
Fashion companies that don't embrace technology are sitting ducks just waiting to be picked off by sharp-shooting software companies, argues Marc C. Close.
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The Robot Startup Using Static Electricity to Make Nike Sneakers
Grabit, a robotics startup, makes machines that can work at 20 times the pace of humans.
The Robot Startup Using Static Electricity to Make Nike Sneakers
Grabit, a robotics startup, makes machines that can work at 20 times the pace of humans.
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Op-Ed | How Blockchain Could Boost the Fashion Industry
Blockchain could be used to make every SKU produced by every brand accessible to any retailer, editor or consumer, feeding new digital tools that would massively democratise the curation of fashion, argues Charles Beckwith.
Op-Ed | How Blockchain Could Boost the Fashion Industry
Blockchain could be used to make every SKU produced by every brand accessible to any retailer, editor or consumer, feeding new digital tools that would massively democratise the curation of fashion, argues Charles Beckwith.
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Bits & Bytes | Amazon's AI Fashion Designer, Can Tech Combat Counterfeits?
This week, Amazon develops designs via AI algorithms, and how fashion brands use RFID tags to battle counterfeits.
Bits & Bytes | Amazon's AI Fashion Designer, Can Tech Combat Counterfeits?
This week, Amazon develops designs via AI algorithms, and how fashion brands use RFID tags to battle counterfeits.
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Bits & Bytes | Amazon's Private Labels, Why Fashion Loves Android Wear
This week, how Amazon's private label brands are fuelling its business, while brands cranking out new Android Wear devices are as far from typical electronics companies as one can get.
Bits & Bytes | Amazon's Private Labels, Why Fashion Loves Android Wear
This week, how Amazon's private label brands are fuelling its business, while brands cranking out new Android Wear devices are as far from typical electronics companies as one can get.
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Bits & Bytes | How Fashion is Embracing AR, Do Consumers Really Want 'Smart' Products?
This week, W Magazine's augmented reality-powered issue, and is there consumer demand for 'smart' products?
Bits & Bytes | How Fashion is Embracing AR, Do Consumers Really Want 'Smart' Products?
This week, W Magazine's augmented reality-powered issue, and is there consumer demand for 'smart' products?
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Vogue Partners With Google to Create Virtual Reality Video Series
The project takes viewers inside the closets of models including Kendall Jenner and Cindy Crawford.
Vogue Partners With Google to Create Virtual Reality Video Series
The project takes viewers inside the closets of models including Kendall Jenner and Cindy Crawford.
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Bits & Bytes | Nike's High-Tech Treasure Hunt, Stitch Fix IPO
This week, how Nike's app helps amplify buzz around its shoe drops, and what you need to know about Stitch Fix's impending exit.
Bits & Bytes | Nike's High-Tech Treasure Hunt, Stitch Fix IPO
This week, how Nike's app helps amplify buzz around its shoe drops, and what you need to know about Stitch Fix's impending exit.
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Bits & Bytes | Instagram Boosts Watch Sales, Amazon's Private Label Accessories
This week, Instagram turbocharges the vintage watch market, and Amazon launches 'The Fix.'
Bits & Bytes | Instagram Boosts Watch Sales, Amazon's Private Label Accessories
This week, Instagram turbocharges the vintage watch market, and Amazon launches 'The Fix.'
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Bits & Bytes | Intel Shuts Down Wearables Unit, Robots Conquer Resale Industry
This week, Intel eliminates its wearables group to focus on VR, and how bots are defeating real customers in the resale industry.
Bits & Bytes | Intel Shuts Down Wearables Unit, Robots Conquer Resale Industry
This week, Intel eliminates its wearables group to focus on VR, and how bots are defeating real customers in the resale industry.
The News in Brief
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.
Zimmermann Names Roberto Eggs CEO
The Moncler Group executive will succeed longtime CEO Chris Olliver, who is staying on as executive chairman.