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Analysis and advice on how technology is disrupting fashion and creating new opportunities.
China's Fosun to Invest in Logistics Venture with Alibaba
HONG KONG, China — Chinese conglomerate Fosun International Ltd said it has teamed up with Alibaba Group Holding Ltd and other parties in a logistics
China's Fosun to Invest in Logistics Venture with Alibaba
HONG KONG, China — Chinese conglomerate Fosun International Ltd said it has teamed up with Alibaba Group Holding Ltd and other parties in a logistics
Why Tmall Works
For a large number of international apparel brands, the route into China's fast-growing e-commerce market often involves Tmall. BoF investigates.
Why Tmall Works
For a large number of international apparel brands, the route into China's fast-growing e-commerce market often involves Tmall. BoF investigates.
Apple CEO Hints at Gamechanging Wearable Devices
RANCHO PALOS VERDES, United States — Speaking yesterday at the All Things Digital conference, Apple CEO Tim Cook said the company would release
Apple CEO Hints at Gamechanging Wearable Devices
RANCHO PALOS VERDES, United States — Speaking yesterday at the All Things Digital conference, Apple CEO Tim Cook said the company would release
Could 3D Printing Disrupt the Designer Eyewear Market?
As 3D printing systems become better and cheaper, the designer eyewear market may soon start to feel the effects, with potentially wide-ranging implications, from product development to counterfeiting.
Could 3D Printing Disrupt the Designer Eyewear Market?
As 3D printing systems become better and cheaper, the designer eyewear market may soon start to feel the effects, with potentially wide-ranging implications, from product development to counterfeiting.
Wearable Technology Market Set to Explode, Could Reach $50 Billion, Says Credit Suisse
Credit Suisse has issued a report on the rise of the wearable technology market, which, it says, has hit "an inflection point" and will have "a significant and pervasive impact on the economy," reaching $30-$50 billion over the next 3-5 years.
Wearable Technology Market Set to Explode, Could Reach $50 Billion, Says Credit Suisse
Credit Suisse has issued a report on the rise of the wearable technology market, which, it says, has hit "an inflection point" and will have "a significant and pervasive impact on the economy," reaching $30-$50 billion over the next 3-5 years.
Sina Will Focus on Mobile in Alibaba Alliance as Earnings Falter
BEIJING, China — Sina Corp., owner of China's largest Twitter-like service, will push into mobile e-commerce through an alliance with Alibaba Group
Sina Will Focus on Mobile in Alibaba Alliance as Earnings Falter
BEIJING, China — Sina Corp., owner of China's largest Twitter-like service, will push into mobile e-commerce through an alliance with Alibaba Group
Twitter’s Costolo Sees Opportunity in Wearable Health Gadgets
SAN FRANCISCO, United States — Twitter Inc. Chief Executive Officer Dick Costolo said the online service for 140-character messages is increasingly
Twitter’s Costolo Sees Opportunity in Wearable Health Gadgets
SAN FRANCISCO, United States — Twitter Inc. Chief Executive Officer Dick Costolo said the online service for 140-character messages is increasingly
BoF Exclusive | Carmen Busquets Enters Fashion 'Re-Commerce' Space with BuyMyWardrobe Investment
Today, BoF can exclusively report that Carmen Busquets has entered the fashion "re-commerce" space, joining a £200,000 angel investment in BuyMyWardrobe.
BoF Exclusive | Carmen Busquets Enters Fashion 'Re-Commerce' Space with BuyMyWardrobe Investment
Today, BoF can exclusively report that Carmen Busquets has entered the fashion "re-commerce" space, joining a £200,000 angel investment in BuyMyWardrobe.
The Long View | Big Data Will Change All Aspects of the Fashion Industry
Big data is set to fundamentally change the way we understand the world and make decisions. BoF speaks with Viktor Mayer-Schönberger and Kenneth Cukier, authors of Big Data: A Revolution That Will Transform How We Live, Work and Think to understand the forces at play and the implications for fashion.
The Long View | Big Data Will Change All Aspects of the Fashion Industry
Big data is set to fundamentally change the way we understand the world and make decisions. BoF speaks with Viktor Mayer-Schönberger and Kenneth Cukier, authors of Big Data: A Revolution That Will Transform How We Live, Work and Think to understand the forces at play and the implications for fashion.
Fashion Brands Absent From Wearable Tech Revolution
As the technology industry sets its sights on wearable computing, it’s time for fashion and luxury brands to take the space seriously, or risk losing highly lucrative real estate on the emerging battleground of the human body.
Fashion Brands Absent From Wearable Tech Revolution
As the technology industry sets its sights on wearable computing, it’s time for fashion and luxury brands to take the space seriously, or risk losing highly lucrative real estate on the emerging battleground of the human body.
With an Evolutionary Approach, Uniqlo Aims to Create New Category
Earlier this week, BoF spoke to senior executives at the launch of Uniqlo’s new Lifewear concept to understand the guiding principles and goals of an apparel company more rooted in technology than fashion.
With an Evolutionary Approach, Uniqlo Aims to Create New Category
Earlier this week, BoF spoke to senior executives at the launch of Uniqlo’s new Lifewear concept to understand the guiding principles and goals of an apparel company more rooted in technology than fashion.
Trio of Influential VCs to Invest in Services for Google Glass
SAN FRANCISCO, United States — Three influential venture capital firms are teaming up to find and finance entrepreneurs who want to create
Trio of Influential VCs to Invest in Services for Google Glass
SAN FRANCISCO, United States — Three influential venture capital firms are teaming up to find and finance entrepreneurs who want to create
THE NEWS IN BRIEF
Samsung Ordered to Pay Swatch $11.6 Million Over Copied Smartwatch Apps
The Swiss watchmaker initially sought about $170 million from the Korean technology giant for failing to prevent apps that mimicked its luxury brands on its smartwatch displays.
Fashion CEO Hunsicker Gets Five Years for $300 Million Fraud
Christine Hunsicker, founder of the fashion-rental and technology company CaaStle Inc., was sentenced to five years in prison for defrauding investors out of $300 million.
US Seeks Sentence for Founder of Fashion-Tech Company CaaStle
Prosecutors compared Christine Hunsicker to Elizabeth Holmes as they sought a 12.5 year prison sentence in the $300 million securities fraud case.
Amazon Loses US Court Ban on Perplexity’s AI Shopping Tools
The ruling is the first by a federal appeals court to address whether AI agents acting on behalf of users can legally access online platforms.
EssilorLuxottica Beats Forecasts, AI Glasses and Myopia Products Drive Growth
The Franco-Italian eyewear maker reported a 15 percent rise in first-half profit, beating expectations, while revenue growth was driven by strong demand for AI-enabled glasses myopia products.
AI Transparency Rule Shouldn’t Apply to Ads, EU Retail Group Says
Eurocommerce, whose members include H&M and Inditex, argued AI-generated ads should be exempt from a rule requiring disclosure of AI use.
Google and Samsung Reveal Designs of Upcoming Smart Glasses
The companies are collaborating with eyewear makers Warby Parker and Gentle Monster.