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

Bits & Bytes | Apple Moves Into Media, Faces Are the New Currency

This week, Apple aims to become a luxury fashion lifestyle and content brand, while faces could turn into digital calling cards.

Bits & Bytes | Apple Moves Into Media, Faces Are the New Currency

This week, Apple aims to become a luxury fashion lifestyle and content brand, while faces could turn into digital calling cards.


Jewellery Companies Partner With IBM on Blockchain Platform

The initiative will make it easier for consumers to track diamonds and precious metals through the various steps of the supply chain.

Jewellery Companies Partner With IBM on Blockchain Platform

The initiative will make it easier for consumers to track diamonds and precious metals through the various steps of the supply chain.


Is Video the Future of Online Shopping?

While platforms like YouTube don’t have integrated e-commerce, video-streaming apps in China, and now the West, are driving more and more sales.

Is Video the Future of Online Shopping?

While platforms like YouTube don’t have integrated e-commerce, video-streaming apps in China, and now the West, are driving more and more sales.


Bits & Bytes | Apple's Next Frontier Are Glasses, How Brands Used Tech at Coachella

This week, Apple will use AR to reinvent glasses, while some fashion brands used technology to bring their activations to life at the festival.

Bits & Bytes | Apple's Next Frontier Are Glasses, How Brands Used Tech at Coachella

This week, Apple will use AR to reinvent glasses, while some fashion brands used technology to bring their activations to life at the festival.


Farfetch Launches Start-Up Accelerator

On the road to an IPO, the fashion unicorn is launching a start-up accelerator aimed at driving innovation for online and physical stores.

Farfetch Launches Start-Up Accelerator

On the road to an IPO, the fashion unicorn is launching a start-up accelerator aimed at driving innovation for online and physical stores.


Bits & Bytes | The RealReal Hunts for Funding, Robots to Replace Humans in Retail

This week, the luxury resale company wants to raise $100 million in funding, while JD.com's Richard Liu says AI will take over retail.

Bits & Bytes | The RealReal Hunts for Funding, Robots to Replace Humans in Retail

This week, the luxury resale company wants to raise $100 million in funding, while JD.com's Richard Liu says AI will take over retail.


Moncler Ramps Up E-Commerce Focus

The brand's e-commerce channel has grown 30 percent in the last two years, with internet sales accounting for just under 8 percent of total revenue.

Moncler Ramps Up E-Commerce Focus

The brand's e-commerce channel has grown 30 percent in the last two years, with internet sales accounting for just under 8 percent of total revenue.


5 Ways Brands Can Stand Out On Social Media

As networks are tightening control over what content their users see — often to the detriment of brands — BoF boils down five tips for social-media success.

5 Ways Brands Can Stand Out On Social Media

As networks are tightening control over what content their users see — often to the detriment of brands — BoF boils down five tips for social-media success.


With Privacy Changes, Instagram Upsets Influencer Economy

As the Facebook-owned platform works to lock down its privacy policy amid mounting public pressure, some fashion apps and social media influencers are left scrambling.

With Privacy Changes, Instagram Upsets Influencer Economy

As the Facebook-owned platform works to lock down its privacy policy amid mounting public pressure, some fashion apps and social media influencers are left scrambling.


Bits & Bytes | Condé Nast's Pivot to Video, Alibaba Invests in Facial-Recognition Tech

This week, Condé Nast bets on video to drive its publications forward, while Alibaba invests in major player in China's artificial intelligence industry.

Bits & Bytes | Condé Nast's Pivot to Video, Alibaba Invests in Facial-Recognition Tech

This week, Condé Nast bets on video to drive its publications forward, while Alibaba invests in major player in China's artificial intelligence industry.


Walmart Completes Due Diligence for Buying Into Flipkart, Sources Say

The US retail giant looks to take a controlling stake of 51 percent or more in the Indian company, as it seeks to overtake rival Amazon in e-commerce battle.

Walmart Completes Due Diligence for Buying Into Flipkart, Sources Say

The US retail giant looks to take a controlling stake of 51 percent or more in the Indian company, as it seeks to overtake rival Amazon in e-commerce battle.


Bits & Bytes | EBay Fashion's Repositioning, Beauty Apps for Skincare

This week, eBay Fashion aims to compete against Amazon with a new campaign, while beauty companies are investing in apps to tap into the Gen-Z consumer.

Bits & Bytes | EBay Fashion's Repositioning, Beauty Apps for Skincare

This week, eBay Fashion aims to compete against Amazon with a new campaign, while beauty companies are investing in apps to tap into the Gen-Z consumer.