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.
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Analysis and advice on how technology is disrupting fashion and creating new opportunities.
Digital Worlds Are the New Frontier in Fashion Storytelling
NFTs, video games and virtual experiences are giving fashion businesses new tools to build the fantasy around their brands and products.
Digital Worlds Are the New Frontier in Fashion Storytelling
NFTs, video games and virtual experiences are giving fashion businesses new tools to build the fantasy around their brands and products.
Learn from Natalie Massenet and Natasha Franck at The BoF Professional Summit
Join us on May 4, 2022 at The Times Center, New York.
Learn from Natalie Massenet and Natasha Franck at The BoF Professional Summit
Join us on May 4, 2022 at The Times Center, New York.
The New Creatives Bringing Fashion Brands Into the Virtual World
Their mix of technical expertise and digital artistry has put 3D creators, game designers and NFT experts in high demand among fashion brands as they venture further into virtual territories.
The New Creatives Bringing Fashion Brands Into the Virtual World
Their mix of technical expertise and digital artistry has put 3D creators, game designers and NFT experts in high demand among fashion brands as they venture further into virtual territories.
Why Robots Still Can’t Do One of Fashion’s Most Important Jobs
Efforts to automate sewing have fallen short of expectations.
Why Robots Still Can’t Do One of Fashion’s Most Important Jobs
Efforts to automate sewing have fallen short of expectations.
The Key to E-Commerce Success: Treat Clothing as Content
For many consumers, the endless feed of new styles offered by online retailers like Shein, The RealReal and Grailed is as much about entertainment as shopping. Either way, they’re hooked.
The Key to E-Commerce Success: Treat Clothing as Content
For many consumers, the endless feed of new styles offered by online retailers like Shein, The RealReal and Grailed is as much about entertainment as shopping. Either way, they’re hooked.
The CFDA Launches Metaverse Education Programme
The program aims to inform US fashion talent about the metaverse and web3, and connect CFDA members with tools and resources to launch their own projects.
The CFDA Launches Metaverse Education Programme
The program aims to inform US fashion talent about the metaverse and web3, and connect CFDA members with tools and resources to launch their own projects.
Fashion’s New Approach to Setting Prices
Artificial intelligence is replacing intuition when it comes to determining what shoppers will pay.
Fashion’s New Approach to Setting Prices
Artificial intelligence is replacing intuition when it comes to determining what shoppers will pay.
Can The Metaverse Transform Fashion Business Models?
There may be a better analogy than e-commerce to size up fashion’s metaverse opportunity: will it be more like streaming or 3D movies?
Can The Metaverse Transform Fashion Business Models?
There may be a better analogy than e-commerce to size up fashion’s metaverse opportunity: will it be more like streaming or 3D movies?
Fashion’s Metaverse Dilemma: Dip a Toe or Wait and See?
If brands are going to experiment, now is arguably the time to test and learn, but nobody wants to look bad, least of all carefully cultivated fashion brands.
Fashion’s Metaverse Dilemma: Dip a Toe or Wait and See?
If brands are going to experiment, now is arguably the time to test and learn, but nobody wants to look bad, least of all carefully cultivated fashion brands.
Rental Platform By Rotation Raises $3 Million
Investors are eyeing the peer-to-peer model in rental because of its low cost structure.
Rental Platform By Rotation Raises $3 Million
Investors are eyeing the peer-to-peer model in rental because of its low cost structure.
How Brands Are Using NFTs to Keep Customers Hooked
Brands like Adidas, Gucci and The Hundreds are finding the tokens are a great way to reward their superfans. But maintaining that loyalty can be hard work.
How Brands Are Using NFTs to Keep Customers Hooked
Brands like Adidas, Gucci and The Hundreds are finding the tokens are a great way to reward their superfans. But maintaining that loyalty can be hard work.
3DLook Launches New Virtual Fitting Room Tool
The start-up’s automated product, available via a Shopify plug-in, shortens the time it takes for a brand to implement a virtual fitting room solution from months to about a week.
3DLook Launches New Virtual Fitting Room Tool
The start-up’s automated product, available via a Shopify plug-in, shortens the time it takes for a brand to implement a virtual fitting room solution from months to about a week.
THE NEWS IN BRIEF
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.
Exclusive: Vêtir Valued at $150 Million in New Funding Round
The AI-powered styling and shopping app raised a $5.5 million Series A as it looks to expand.
Amazon Brings AI Update to Its Shopping Search Bar
The tool generates product comparisons or suggestions and will appear by default starting this week for US-based users.
Allbirds Sinks as 582% AI Surge Comes to Screeching Halt
Shares of the firm, which announced plans to rebrand itself as NewBird AI, sank as much as 31 percent on Thursday.
Allbirds Soars 461% After Sneaker Firm Rebrands as AI Stock
The struggling sneaker company has announced a pivot to AI computing infrastructure, immediately sending its stock soaring.