Dyson Debuts $499 AI-Powered Toothbrush With a Built-in Camera
The UK company's new device uses artificial intelligence and a built-in camera to give real-time feedback on oral hygiene.
Technology
Analysis and advice on how technology is disrupting fashion and creating new opportunities.
Following Strategy Shift, The Cools Opens to the Public
Armed with a new strategy and a roster of cool independent brands, curated social marketplace The Cools is opening to the public.
Following Strategy Shift, The Cools Opens to the Public
Armed with a new strategy and a roster of cool independent brands, curated social marketplace The Cools is opening to the public.
Fashion E-Commerce Flowers in the Middle East
E-commerce is set to grow dramatically in the Gulf States over the next few years. Which fashion retailers are poised to seize the opportunity and how they are adapting their models to suit the specifics of the market?
Fashion E-Commerce Flowers in the Middle East
E-commerce is set to grow dramatically in the Gulf States over the next few years. Which fashion retailers are poised to seize the opportunity and how they are adapting their models to suit the specifics of the market?
Prada’s Sweet Candy
Starring Lea Seydoux and co-directed by Wes Anderson and Roman Coppola, Prada’s mini-trilogy for its Candy L’Eau fragrance proves that fashion films can be much more than the moving print campaigns that have come to typify the genre. If only there were more fashion films like these.
Prada’s Sweet Candy
Starring Lea Seydoux and co-directed by Wes Anderson and Roman Coppola, Prada’s mini-trilogy for its Candy L’Eau fragrance proves that fashion films can be much more than the moving print campaigns that have come to typify the genre. If only there were more fashion films like these.
Flipboard Launches New Edition, Lets Readers Create Magazines
PALO ALTO, United States — Social magazine app Flipboard launched on Tuesday one of its biggest overhauls to date allowing readers to create and
Flipboard Launches New Edition, Lets Readers Create Magazines
PALO ALTO, United States — Social magazine app Flipboard launched on Tuesday one of its biggest overhauls to date allowing readers to create and
Simple Sweatshirt Is Crowdfunding Site’s Biggest Fashion Success
Demand for a simple hoodie-style sweatshirt demonstrates the power of crowdfunding to engage audiences and drive business efficiencies.
Simple Sweatshirt Is Crowdfunding Site’s Biggest Fashion Success
Demand for a simple hoodie-style sweatshirt demonstrates the power of crowdfunding to engage audiences and drive business efficiencies.
Is There a Fashion-Tech Bubble?
As money pours into fashion-tech start-ups, at sky high valuations, BoF talks to leading investors to assess the existence of a bubble and understand what separates winning investments from those that are failing.
Is There a Fashion-Tech Bubble?
As money pours into fashion-tech start-ups, at sky high valuations, BoF talks to leading investors to assess the existence of a bubble and understand what separates winning investments from those that are failing.
Behind Peter Som’s 3.3 Million Pinterest Followers
BoF talks to young American designer Peter Som to understand the secret to his remarkable success on content sharing service Pinterest.
Behind Peter Som’s 3.3 Million Pinterest Followers
BoF talks to young American designer Peter Som to understand the secret to his remarkable success on content sharing service Pinterest.
Alibaba Founder: "The Next Five Years are the Golden Age for E-commerce" in China
HANGZHOU, China Billionaire Jack Ma, founder of Alibaba Group Holding Ltd., said China's largest e-commerce company may use acquisitions to boost its
Alibaba Founder: "The Next Five Years are the Golden Age for E-commerce" in China
HANGZHOU, China Billionaire Jack Ma, founder of Alibaba Group Holding Ltd., said China's largest e-commerce company may use acquisitions to boost its
A Look Back at SXSW
Guest contributor Rachel Arthur recaps the highlights of this year's SXSW Interactive conference and identifies key takeaways for the fashion industry.
A Look Back at SXSW
Guest contributor Rachel Arthur recaps the highlights of this year's SXSW Interactive conference and identifies key takeaways for the fashion industry.
Everlane's Canadian Crowdfunding Experiment
SAN FRANCISCO, United States — Inspired by sites like Kickstarter, venture-backed online retailer Everlane has launched a crowdfunding campaign,
Everlane's Canadian Crowdfunding Experiment
SAN FRANCISCO, United States — Inspired by sites like Kickstarter, venture-backed online retailer Everlane has launched a crowdfunding campaign,
Google-Backed Report Says Turkey’s Online Business Will Surge
ISTANBUL, Turkey — Turkey's Internet economy will probably grow at 19 percent a year until 2017 as Turkish companies embrace Web-based business,
Google-Backed Report Says Turkey’s Online Business Will Surge
ISTANBUL, Turkey — Turkey's Internet economy will probably grow at 19 percent a year until 2017 as Turkish companies embrace Web-based business,
Pinterest Offers New Tool, Lays Foundation for Monetisation
SAN FRANCISCO, United States — Online scrapbook Pinterest is rolling out new tools that will show businesses the number of visitors it delivers to
Pinterest Offers New Tool, Lays Foundation for Monetisation
SAN FRANCISCO, United States — Online scrapbook Pinterest is rolling out new tools that will show businesses the number of visitors it delivers to
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.