Princess Diana’s ‘Revenge Dress’ Comes to Auction at Sotheby’s
The black silk evening dress by Greek designer Christina Stambolian could fetch close to $300,000.
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BoF LIVE: The Future of Virtual Fashion
A panel of experts join BoF to discuss how fashion fits into the nuanced worlds of NFTs, the metaverse, crypto and gaming.
BoF LIVE: The Future of Virtual Fashion
A panel of experts join BoF to discuss how fashion fits into the nuanced worlds of NFTs, the metaverse, crypto and gaming.
Technology
The Technology Turning New Shoppers Into Loyal Customers
Abundant data and advanced analytics are helping brands create new models of their customers’ lifetime value. The aim is to gain better insight into which shoppers are worth investing in.
The Technology Turning New Shoppers Into Loyal Customers
Abundant data and advanced analytics are helping brands create new models of their customers’ lifetime value. The aim is to gain better insight into which shoppers are worth investing in.
Financial Markets
Is Luxury Finally Embracing Technology?
Last month’s tie-up between LVMH and Google signals a growing rethink on how technology can enhance the luxury experience, writes Pierre Mallevays.
Is Luxury Finally Embracing Technology?
Last month’s tie-up between LVMH and Google signals a growing rethink on how technology can enhance the luxury experience, writes Pierre Mallevays.
Luxury
LVMH Turns to Google’s AI to Boost Business
The French luxury giant is partnering with Google Cloud to help brands like Louis Vuitton and Dior develop more personalised shopping experiences for their customers.
LVMH Turns to Google’s AI to Boost Business
The French luxury giant is partnering with Google Cloud to help brands like Louis Vuitton and Dior develop more personalised shopping experiences for their customers.
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Technology
Investors Bet Big on Shopping App From Stitch Fix Alum
Julie Bornstein's mysterious new e-commerce platform wants to connect consumers with a personalised offering of brands. Will she succeed where others have failed?
Investors Bet Big on Shopping App From Stitch Fix Alum
Julie Bornstein's mysterious new e-commerce platform wants to connect consumers with a personalised offering of brands. Will she succeed where others have failed?
Retail
EBay CEO Steps Down Amid Ongoing Operating Review
Devin Wenig took over in 2015 and made bold promises of returning the marketplace to prominence, but the results have been slow going.
EBay CEO Steps Down Amid Ongoing Operating Review
Devin Wenig took over in 2015 and made bold promises of returning the marketplace to prominence, but the results have been slow going.
Technology
The BoF Podcast: Angel Investor Ian Hogarth on the Emerging Geopolitics of AI
The race to develop artificial intelligence will define geopolitics in the coming decades, much as oil and nuclear weapons defined the 20th century.
The BoF Podcast: Angel Investor Ian Hogarth on the Emerging Geopolitics of AI
The race to develop artificial intelligence will define geopolitics in the coming decades, much as oil and nuclear weapons defined the 20th century.
Technology
The BoF Podcast: Christopher Wylie and Arti Zeighami: ‘Data Doesn’t Have to Be Evil’
The Cambridge Analytica whistleblower discussed the way H&M can use artificial intelligence to curb waste production and his new role at the fast-fashion giant.
The BoF Podcast: Christopher Wylie and Arti Zeighami: ‘Data Doesn’t Have to Be Evil’
The Cambridge Analytica whistleblower discussed the way H&M can use artificial intelligence to curb waste production and his new role at the fast-fashion giant.
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Christopher Wylie Has Joined H&M to Harness AI for Sustainability
At BoF's VOICES, the Cambridge Analytica whistleblower discussed the way H&M can use artificial intelligence to curb waste production and revealed his new role with the fast-fashion giant.
Christopher Wylie Has Joined H&M to Harness AI for Sustainability
At BoF's VOICES, the Cambridge Analytica whistleblower discussed the way H&M can use artificial intelligence to curb waste production and revealed his new role with the fast-fashion giant.
Technology
Social Robots Are Now: Samer Al Moubayed
Introducing Furhat, a social robot that can communicate with humans by speaking, making eye contact, showing emotions — and, if needed, transforming into a dog.
Social Robots Are Now: Samer Al Moubayed
Introducing Furhat, a social robot that can communicate with humans by speaking, making eye contact, showing emotions — and, if needed, transforming into a dog.
Technology
Bits & Bytes | Amazon Launches Storefronts, the Rise of CGI Models
This week, Amazon launches a platform for small and medium-sized businesses, while virtual influencers challenge the status quo of the modelling industry.
Bits & Bytes | Amazon Launches Storefronts, the Rise of CGI Models
This week, Amazon launches a platform for small and medium-sized businesses, while virtual influencers challenge the status quo of the modelling industry.
The News in Brief
Macy’s Raises Annual Targets as Bloomingdale’s Drives Growth
The retailer's improved outlook reflects resilience among higher-income shoppers, despite broader economic uncertainty.
American Eagle Shares Slide on Margin Outlook, Weak Sales at Core Brands
Shares slumped over 11 percent in premarket trading Thursday, following a flat quarterly gross-margin forecast as persistent softness at the company's core brands outweighed a second-quarter revenue beat.
Primark to Start Home Delivery as Sales Fall Ahead of Split
The decision is a major about-face for the budget fashion chain as it tries to stem falling sales ahead of its split from Associated British Foods.
Nike Reassures Executives That Its Stock Is Still in the S&P 500
An internal memo reviewed by Bloomberg sought to clear up misunderstandings around the brand’s coming removal from the S&P 100.
Jonathan Cohen Joins J. Mendel as Resident Designer
The New York-based designer is tasked with reviving the 156-year-old luxury fashion house, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2018.
Signet Lifts View as Cautious Consumers Splurge on Jewellery
The Jared, Kay and Zales owner raised its outlook for the second time this year as demand for jewellery remains resilient even as shoppers pull back on spending elsewhere.
The CFDA Names Anthony Vaccarello International Designer of the Year, Unveils 2026 Award Nominees
Prize alum Rachel Scott of Diotima is nominated for Womenswear Designer of the Year again, while 2013 winners Dao-Yi Chow and Maxwell Osborne of Public School are nominated for Menswear Designer of the Year.