CFDA’s Steven Kolb Involved in Altercation with PETA Protestors
CFDA chief executive Steven Kolb has come under fire for an altercation with multiple PETA protestors during the Cos runway show at New York Fashion Week on Sunday.
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The Five Strategies Defining Fashion’s Future in the Metaverse
‘Fashion’s Forward 5,' a note from The Metaverse Society, examines the five key themes that will redefine business practices and customer engagement in the metaverse. Discover key extracts from the report here, alongside BoF analysis.
The Five Strategies Defining Fashion’s Future in the Metaverse
‘Fashion’s Forward 5,' a note from The Metaverse Society, examines the five key themes that will redefine business practices and customer engagement in the metaverse. Discover key extracts from the report here, alongside BoF analysis.
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Why Fashion Is Rushing to Create 3D Captures of Its Products
Brands are using them for design tasks, in their marketing, on their e-commerce sites and in augmented-reality experiences such as virtual try-on, with more applications still emerging.
Why Fashion Is Rushing to Create 3D Captures of Its Products
Brands are using them for design tasks, in their marketing, on their e-commerce sites and in augmented-reality experiences such as virtual try-on, with more applications still emerging.
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Digital Fashion Platform Syky Launches Incubator Programme
Its first group of digital fashion designers will receive mentorship from the British Fashion Council, top names at Vogue and Calvin Klein and metaverse expert Matthew Ball, to name a few.
Digital Fashion Platform Syky Launches Incubator Programme
Its first group of digital fashion designers will receive mentorship from the British Fashion Council, top names at Vogue and Calvin Klein and metaverse expert Matthew Ball, to name a few.
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LVMH Expands Partnership With Epic Games
LVMH is increasing its use of Epic Games’ technology to create new virtual experiences across its brands, such as virtual fitting rooms and fashion shows and digital twins, the luxury conglomerate announced on Wednesday at the Viva Technology conference in Paris.
LVMH Expands Partnership With Epic Games
LVMH is increasing its use of Epic Games’ technology to create new virtual experiences across its brands, such as virtual fitting rooms and fashion shows and digital twins, the luxury conglomerate announced on Wednesday at the Viva Technology conference in Paris.
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How AR Can Innovate the Path to Purchase
BoF and Snap invited market leaders, including executives from Louis Vuitton, Christian Louboutin, Jacquemus and Paco Rabanne, to discuss how to connect consumers to new forms of creativity, while investing in the channels and functionality that drive the bottom line.
How AR Can Innovate the Path to Purchase
BoF and Snap invited market leaders, including executives from Louis Vuitton, Christian Louboutin, Jacquemus and Paco Rabanne, to discuss how to connect consumers to new forms of creativity, while investing in the channels and functionality that drive the bottom line.
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How Next-Generation Technology Is Shaping Fashion’s Future
What You Will Learn at Our Technology Summit; Final Agenda & Speakers Announced
How Next-Generation Technology Is Shaping Fashion’s Future
What You Will Learn at Our Technology Summit; Final Agenda & Speakers Announced
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Virtual-Fashion Brand and Platform DressX Raises $15 Million
The company has emerged as a top player in digital fashion since its launch in 2020.
Virtual-Fashion Brand and Platform DressX Raises $15 Million
The company has emerged as a top player in digital fashion since its launch in 2020.
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What to Expect at BoF’s Upcoming Technology Summit
On March 22 in New York, BoF will host a summit on AI, web3 and the inflection point in technology featuring speakers from Gucci, StockX, Levi’s, Ambush and more.
What to Expect at BoF’s Upcoming Technology Summit
On March 22 in New York, BoF will host a summit on AI, web3 and the inflection point in technology featuring speakers from Gucci, StockX, Levi’s, Ambush and more.
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The BoF Podcast | How Generative AI Could Reshape Fashion
BoF’s technology correspondent Marc Bain joins Imran Amed to discuss Silicon Valley’s latest craze, and its potential for the fashion industry.
The BoF Podcast | How Generative AI Could Reshape Fashion
BoF’s technology correspondent Marc Bain joins Imran Amed to discuss Silicon Valley’s latest craze, and its potential for the fashion industry.
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BoF Insights | Why Ownership Matters to NFT Shoppers
The recent “MetaBirkin” non-fungible token legal battle surfaced the many digital grey areas around trademarks and authenticity. BoF Insights research sheds light on what consumers think.
BoF Insights | Why Ownership Matters to NFT Shoppers
The recent “MetaBirkin” non-fungible token legal battle surfaced the many digital grey areas around trademarks and authenticity. BoF Insights research sheds light on what consumers think.
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At CIFF, Future-Facing Tech Informs Growth
BoF shares key insights from a panel positing tech-driven innovations for fashion and beauty at Copenhagen’s International Fashion Fair, which returned to celebrate its 60th season last week.
At CIFF, Future-Facing Tech Informs Growth
BoF shares key insights from a panel positing tech-driven innovations for fashion and beauty at Copenhagen’s International Fashion Fair, which returned to celebrate its 60th season last week.
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Digital Fashion Platform Founded by Ex-Luxury Executive Raises $9.5 Million
Syky, created by a fashion veteran who held top roles at Ralph Lauren and Burberry, closed a funding round led by Seven Seven Six, the venture fund of Reddit cofounder Alexis Ohanian.
Digital Fashion Platform Founded by Ex-Luxury Executive Raises $9.5 Million
Syky, created by a fashion veteran who held top roles at Ralph Lauren and Burberry, closed a funding round led by Seven Seven Six, the venture fund of Reddit cofounder Alexis Ohanian.
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GQ Philippines Names Danyl Geneciran Editor in Chief
The former Vogue Man Philippines editor will helm GQ’s 23rd international title, whose debut issue features covers starring Darren Criss, Jordan Clarkson and Erwan Heussaff.
Human Made Discloses $3.6 Million Undercover Purchase Price and Long-Term Financial Targets
The Tokyo-listed company will pay $3.6 million in cash for 100 percent of Undercover, with founder Jun Takahashi relinquishing corporate duties to focus solely on design.
Arizona Accuses L’Oréal of Concealing Cancer Risks Linked to Hair Relaxers
The beauty conglomerate faces over 12,000 similar lawsuits filed by individuals that have been consolidated in a Chicago federal court.
Space NK Names New CEO, Andy Lightfoot Steps Down
Chief marketing officer Emma Simpson-Scott will succeed Lightfoot, who is leaving the UK retailer after seven years at the helm.
EssilorLuxottica Managers Defend CEO After Heir Lashes Out
Twenty top lieutenants to CEO Francesco Milleri came to their boss’s defense in an escalating feud with Leonardo Maria Del Vecchio, a son of the founder who abruptly left a senior role at the company.
Zara Owner Looks to US for Next Phase of Growth
Inditex is investing in the US as a key growth market, CEO Oscar Garcia Maceiras told Reuters, with store revamps and new openings planned across its Zara, Massimo Dutti and Bershka brands.
Activist Investor Takes New Stake in Bath & Body Works
The activist investor is recommending the personal-care and fragrance store chain to explore a sale, claiming it has been undervalued and hampered by unstable management.