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

Designing With Biology: Natsai Audrey Chieza

The fashion industry is exploring ways to incorporate recent advances in biotechnology, from spider silk grown from yeast to liquid leather, attendees learned at BoF’s VOICES.

Designing With Biology: Natsai Audrey Chieza

The fashion industry is exploring ways to incorporate recent advances in biotechnology, from spider silk grown from yeast to liquid leather, attendees learned at BoF’s VOICES.


Blockchain Explained: Ken Seiff and Peter Smith

Speaking at BoF’s VOICES, venture capitalist Ken Seiff and digital currency entrepreneur Peter Smith broke down the blockchain with a crash course on what it is and what it can do.

Blockchain Explained: Ken Seiff and Peter Smith

Speaking at BoF’s VOICES, venture capitalist Ken Seiff and digital currency entrepreneur Peter Smith broke down the blockchain with a crash course on what it is and what it can do.


Christopher Wylie Has Joined H&M to Harness AI for Sustainability

At BoF's VOICES, the Cambridge Analytica whistleblower discussed the way H&M can use artificial intelligence to curb waste production and revealed his new role with the fast-fashion giant.

Christopher Wylie Has Joined H&M to Harness AI for Sustainability

At BoF's VOICES, the Cambridge Analytica whistleblower discussed the way H&M can use artificial intelligence to curb waste production and revealed his new role with the fast-fashion giant.


Benedict Evans: How Will Tech Change the World in the Next 10 Years?

Speaking at BoF’s VOICES, the Silicon Valley venture capitalist sketched out a vision for how software and the internet would transform the world’s economy, giving rise to new business opportunities.

Benedict Evans: How Will Tech Change the World in the Next 10 Years?

Speaking at BoF’s VOICES, the Silicon Valley venture capitalist sketched out a vision for how software and the internet would transform the world’s economy, giving rise to new business opportunities.


Social Robots Are Now: Samer Al Moubayed

Introducing Furhat, a social robot that can communicate with humans by speaking, making eye contact, showing emotions — and, if needed, transforming into a dog.

Social Robots Are Now: Samer Al Moubayed

Introducing Furhat, a social robot that can communicate with humans by speaking, making eye contact, showing emotions — and, if needed, transforming into a dog.


The Emerging Geopolitics of AI: Ian Hogarth

The race to develop artificial intelligence will define geopolitics in the coming decades, much as oil and nuclear weapons defined the 20th century, said Ian Hogarth at BoF’s VOICES.

The Emerging Geopolitics of AI: Ian Hogarth

The race to develop artificial intelligence will define geopolitics in the coming decades, much as oil and nuclear weapons defined the 20th century, said Ian Hogarth at BoF’s VOICES.


Big Tech Versus the State: Lucie Greene on Politics and Power in Silicon Valley

Do internet titans have a civic duty to do what’s “right?” Greene, a futurist, lays out the evolving role of Amazon, Google and Facebook in shaping public policy.

Big Tech Versus the State: Lucie Greene on Politics and Power in Silicon Valley

Do internet titans have a civic duty to do what’s “right?” Greene, a futurist, lays out the evolving role of Amazon, Google and Facebook in shaping public policy.


A New Social Network’s Radical Proposal: Ban #SponCon

Two Jet.com and Moda Operandi alums are unveiling a new app that allows users to find product recommendations from their existing network of friends and family.

A New Social Network’s Radical Proposal: Ban #SponCon

Two Jet.com and Moda Operandi alums are unveiling a new app that allows users to find product recommendations from their existing network of friends and family.


Why IGTV Is Still a Question Mark for Luxury Brands

Four months after launch, Instagram's latest feature is living in the shadow of its highly successful predecessor Instagram Stories.

Why IGTV Is Still a Question Mark for Luxury Brands

Four months after launch, Instagram's latest feature is living in the shadow of its highly successful predecessor Instagram Stories.


Amid Changes at The Line, Parent Company Raises $100 Million

Assembled Brands, which finances early stage ventures, will focus on funding consumer-product startups, with the intent of extending far beyond fashion.

Amid Changes at The Line, Parent Company Raises $100 Million

Assembled Brands, which finances early stage ventures, will focus on funding consumer-product startups, with the intent of extending far beyond fashion.


How to Tackle Fashion’s Tech Deficit? Hire the Right People

At a time when e-commerce and digital marketing are mere table stakes, fashion companies are locked in a race for innovation. The first challenge? Recruiting tech talent.

How to Tackle Fashion’s Tech Deficit? Hire the Right People

At a time when e-commerce and digital marketing are mere table stakes, fashion companies are locked in a race for innovation. The first challenge? Recruiting tech talent.


Farfetch Dips Below IPO Price

Almost one month after its blockbuster IPO, the fashion unicorn dropped below its debut price of $20 per share in intraday trading.

Farfetch Dips Below IPO Price

Almost one month after its blockbuster IPO, the fashion unicorn dropped below its debut price of $20 per share in intraday trading.