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Analysis and advice on how technology is disrupting fashion and creating new opportunities.

How Virtual Sampling Went Mainstream

There’s been an uptick in brands from footwear to luxury adopting the technology as they look to speed up their processes, cut costs and burnish their sustainability credentials.

How Virtual Sampling Went Mainstream

There’s been an uptick in brands from footwear to luxury adopting the technology as they look to speed up their processes, cut costs and burnish their sustainability credentials.


The BoF Podcast | Nick Knight on Why the Metaverse Is Fashion’s Next Frontier

Fashion image-maker Nick Knight speaks to BoF’s Imran Amed about why he believes in digital creativity and innovation in the metaverse.

The BoF Podcast | Nick Knight on Why the Metaverse Is Fashion’s Next Frontier

Fashion image-maker Nick Knight speaks to BoF’s Imran Amed about why he believes in digital creativity and innovation in the metaverse.


Yet Another One-Stop Fashion Shop

Touting AI-driven personalisation tools, a new e-commerce marketplace called Shoptrue wants to be a one-stop shop for online fashion. But many have tried before — and failed.

Yet Another One-Stop Fashion Shop

Touting AI-driven personalisation tools, a new e-commerce marketplace called Shoptrue wants to be a one-stop shop for online fashion. But many have tried before — and failed.


Nike Is Launching Its First Big Web3 Project

Nike’s .Swoosh is a platform for customers to learn about web3, collect virtual products like sneakers or jerseys and, eventually, help to co-create them — even potentially earning royalties on their sales.

Nike Is Launching Its First Big Web3 Project

Nike’s .Swoosh is a platform for customers to learn about web3, collect virtual products like sneakers or jerseys and, eventually, help to co-create them — even potentially earning royalties on their sales.


What Social Media’s Meltdown Means for Fashion

While turbulence abounds at Meta, TikTok and Twitter, fashion brands must grapple with how to adjust their ad spend and presences on the platforms.

What Social Media’s Meltdown Means for Fashion

While turbulence abounds at Meta, TikTok and Twitter, fashion brands must grapple with how to adjust their ad spend and presences on the platforms.


Is Fashion’s NFT Dream Over Before It Started?

NFTs could give brands a way to collect royalties on secondary sales of physical items, but a shift in how NFT marketplaces treat royalties threatens to undermine the idea’s future.

Is Fashion’s NFT Dream Over Before It Started?

NFTs could give brands a way to collect royalties on secondary sales of physical items, but a shift in how NFT marketplaces treat royalties threatens to undermine the idea’s future.


The Executive Who Left Luxury for Digital Fashion

Alice Delahunt left her role as Ralph Lauren’s chief digital and content officer to strike out on her own and found a new web3 company in the belief that digital fashion is reaching a turning point.

The Executive Who Left Luxury for Digital Fashion

Alice Delahunt left her role as Ralph Lauren’s chief digital and content officer to strike out on her own and found a new web3 company in the belief that digital fashion is reaching a turning point.


What Gen-Z Thinks About Virtual Fashion

The online gaming platform’s joint report with Parsons School of Design sets out the myriad opportunities for both traditional and digital designers creating for the metaverse.

What Gen-Z Thinks About Virtual Fashion

The online gaming platform’s joint report with Parsons School of Design sets out the myriad opportunities for both traditional and digital designers creating for the metaverse.


Do Fashion Brands Need to ‘BeReal?’

The new social media app has skyrocketed in popularity over the past year, and brands are still working out whether they have a place on the platform.

Do Fashion Brands Need to ‘BeReal?’

The new social media app has skyrocketed in popularity over the past year, and brands are still working out whether they have a place on the platform.


Fashion’s Metaverse Obsession Has Cooled – But Don’t Count the Virtual World Out Yet

Meta’s earnings this week will provide an opportunity for the company to defend its vision for the metaverse. Fashion remains enthusiastic about the concept, though skepticism is growing.

Fashion’s Metaverse Obsession Has Cooled – But Don’t Count the Virtual World Out Yet

Meta’s earnings this week will provide an opportunity for the company to defend its vision for the metaverse. Fashion remains enthusiastic about the concept, though skepticism is growing.


AI Is Designing Clothes Now

Companies are starting to pitch AI tools that can generate new clothing designs from something as simple as a text description.

AI Is Designing Clothes Now

Companies are starting to pitch AI tools that can generate new clothing designs from something as simple as a text description.


Should Your Brand Have a Discord?

Managing a community and keeping it safe from scams and hacks is no small task, as more fashion brands are learning as they rush to launch their own Discord servers.

Should Your Brand Have a Discord?

Managing a community and keeping it safe from scams and hacks is no small task, as more fashion brands are learning as they rush to launch their own Discord servers.