Perfume Maker Givaudan’s Sales Beat Estimates, Tariff Paybacks Weigh on Shares
Givaudan’s second-quarter organic sales came in ahead of market estimates on Thursday, but its shares fell 5 percent on litigation costs and tariff repayments.
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Fashion Week
Who Will Win the Digital Fashion Week Battle?
Even after physical shows return, many in the industry expect the use of digital communication tools will permanently shift the schedule, cadence and strategy of runway shows. Which platforms will emerge dominant?
Who Will Win the Digital Fashion Week Battle?
Even after physical shows return, many in the industry expect the use of digital communication tools will permanently shift the schedule, cadence and strategy of runway shows. Which platforms will emerge dominant?
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Fashion Meets Fortnite: 3D Clothes and Digital Catwalks
"The pandemic is forcing the industry to get creative online and look to precedents set by gaming."
Fashion Meets Fortnite: 3D Clothes and Digital Catwalks
"The pandemic is forcing the industry to get creative online and look to precedents set by gaming."
Technology
E-Commerce Is Boring. A Jeff Bezos-Backed Start-Up Wants to Change That.
A start-up is betting on virtual reality to spice up the online shopping experience. Goodbye thumbnail product images, hello 'underwater stores' and CGI yoga studios.
E-Commerce Is Boring. A Jeff Bezos-Backed Start-Up Wants to Change That.
A start-up is betting on virtual reality to spice up the online shopping experience. Goodbye thumbnail product images, hello 'underwater stores' and CGI yoga studios.
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L'Oreal to Provide Virtual Make-Up Tech for Amazon
The french cosmetics company struck a deal with Amazon, bringing a makeup-testing feature using augmented reality to the platform.
L'Oreal to Provide Virtual Make-Up Tech for Amazon
The french cosmetics company struck a deal with Amazon, bringing a makeup-testing feature using augmented reality to the platform.
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Technology
Bits & Bytes | Instagram's Retail Salvation, Online Retailers Compete for New Designers
This week, retail design is adapting to an internet age, while luxury e-commerce platforms launch initiatives to highlight young talent.
Bits & Bytes | Instagram's Retail Salvation, Online Retailers Compete for New Designers
This week, retail design is adapting to an internet age, while luxury e-commerce platforms launch initiatives to highlight young talent.
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Soon, the Most Beautiful People in the World May No Longer Be Human
"Virtual models are just the beginning of the avatar revolution, some industry observers say."
Soon, the Most Beautiful People in the World May No Longer Be Human
"Virtual models are just the beginning of the avatar revolution, some industry observers say."
Retail
Walmart Rolls Out 3D Virtual Online Shopping
The announcement comes at a time when retailers are seeking technological advancements to enhance in-store and online customer experience.
Walmart Rolls Out 3D Virtual Online Shopping
The announcement comes at a time when retailers are seeking technological advancements to enhance in-store and online customer experience.
Technology
Virtual Reality: Growth Engine for Fashion?
Though some are sceptical, many believe virtual reality and augmented reality have the potential to profoundly enhance both the back and front ends of the fashion business.
Virtual Reality: Growth Engine for Fashion?
Though some are sceptical, many believe virtual reality and augmented reality have the potential to profoundly enhance both the back and front ends of the fashion business.
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Technology
Bits & Bytes | AR Will Beat VR, Weibo Lures Luxury Brands
This week, the comeback of Chinese social media app Weibo has attracted luxury brands and why augmented reality is set to be bigger than virtual reality.
Bits & Bytes | AR Will Beat VR, Weibo Lures Luxury Brands
This week, the comeback of Chinese social media app Weibo has attracted luxury brands and why augmented reality is set to be bigger than virtual reality.
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Why AR Will be Bigger Than VR
"VR’s less-hyped sibling, augmented reality (AR), is ripe with opportunity right now."
Why AR Will be Bigger Than VR
"VR’s less-hyped sibling, augmented reality (AR), is ripe with opportunity right now."
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Google and Facebook Chase New Kind of VR Headset
Facebook and Google made it clear that they’re both rushing toward a middle ground.
Google and Facebook Chase New Kind of VR Headset
Facebook and Google made it clear that they’re both rushing toward a middle ground.
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Nielsen Says Mainstream Consumers Really Are Interested in Virtual Reality
The question of whether virtual reality will become a mainstream medium has in some ways been more of a "chicken or egg" dilemma.
Nielsen Says Mainstream Consumers Really Are Interested in Virtual Reality
The question of whether virtual reality will become a mainstream medium has in some ways been more of a "chicken or egg" dilemma.
The News in Brief
Trump to Impose Forced Labour Duties on Friday as Temporary 10% US Tariffs Expire
The move is the White House’s latest effort to restore Trump’s campaign vision of a near-global tariff after the US Supreme Court in February struck down his ‘reciprocal’ duties.
LVMH Appoints General Manager of Fragrance
Givenchy executive Yann Musquin will lead the group’s fragrance portfolio, succeeding longtime division head Romain Spitzer.
India Changes Rule in Win for Foreign E-Commerce Companies
In a major win for Amazon, which lobbied for the change, the government will allow foreign e-commerce companies to buy products directly from Indian sellers and sell them to overseas customers.
Skincare Brand Prequel Appoints C-Suite
The dermatologist-developed label has named Nathalie Kristo as its first chief executive officer and Toral Patel as chief marketing officer.
Moncler Group Second-Quarter Sales Rise 5% as Stone Island Brand Outperforms
Stone Island’s strong performance helped offset slower growth at the Moncler brand, as the group continues its push to become less dependent on its iconic winter outerwear.
Mulberry Quarterly Sales Jump 23% as Turnaround Gathers Pace
The British luxury handbag maker reported a strong start to fiscal 2027 as CEO Andrea Baldo’s strategy gains traction and the brand gears up for designer Christopher Kane’s runway debut in September.
Phillip Lim Announces New Brand PlayLoveWin
The designer departed his namesake label 3.1 Phillip Lim in November 2024 to pursue personal projects.