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Why 3D Printed Sneakers Are Making a Comeback
The technology had a moment in the 2010s, but the final product proved too expensive or too uncomfortable to catch on. Now Nike, Adidas and others are trying again, and say printed sneakers are ready for the mainstream.
The Strategies Transforming Fashion and Beauty’s Customer Experience
From AI-powered personalisation to orchestrating cross-channel presence, fashion and beauty brands are deploying new strategies to build resilient, future-ready customer engagement models. BoF’s latest knowledge report, in partnership with Braze, reveals the practical approaches for building sustainable customer relationships.
Small UK Business Owner to Face L’Oréal at Tribunal Over Trademark Dispute
The French company claimed Rebecca Dowdeswell’s use of the name nkd for her business would cause ‘consumer confusion’ with its own range of Naked beauty products.
How Marina Yee Reshaped Fashion
The late ‘Antwerp Six’ designer had both respect for classic garments and the punk spirit to take them apart and remake them, writes Eugene Rabkin.
Designer Marina Yee of the ‘Antwerp Six’ Has Died
The Belgian designer, who was known for her innovative designs and use of upcycled materials, passed away at 67.
This Week: Retail Earnings, Fashion Awards and the NYC Marathon
A grab-bag edition covering everything from Ralph Lauren to the Latin American Fashion Awards and the world’s biggest running event.
Mariah Carey Partners with Sephora on Holiday Campaign
Riffing on her oft-memed annual “It’s time!” holiday video, Sephora is tapping Carey’s star power to promote gifting season.
The Shifting Power Balance Between Influencers and Brands
Neelam Ahooja’s open letter to The Row highlights how influencers are becoming less fearful of speaking out against the brands they work with.
Are All Sustainability Certifications Broken?
The standards big brands rely on to back up their green claims are facing intense and unflattering scrutiny, Trump’s trade war is having far-reaching and destructive impacts on the lives of garment workers and what to watch ahead of the UN’s COP climate summit.
Mytheresa Parent Company to Sell The Outnet to Investment Group
LuxExperience on Friday announced it was offloading the assets of the discount e-tailer to The O Group, six months after finalising its acquisition of Yoox-Net-a-Porter.
Gen Z’s New Humble Brag? Plastic Surgery.
‘They’re taking selfies of their plastic surgery appointments as if it’s a concert or a ‘get ready with me’ video,’ said one plastic surgeon. ‘They want everyone to know.’
Adidas Rides Its Own Wave
The Adidas Jellyfish is one of the hottest sneakers in 2025. It’s no wonder that the brand itself is trying to copy it.