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.
Technology
Analysis and advice on how technology is disrupting fashion and creating new opportunities.
Is Fashion Missing the Aging Consumer Opportunity?
Fashion should design with, not just for, older consumers, argued Sarah Thomas onstage at #BoFVOICES. Watch now.
Is Fashion Missing the Aging Consumer Opportunity?
Fashion should design with, not just for, older consumers, argued Sarah Thomas onstage at #BoFVOICES. Watch now.
BoF and Google Partner on Artificial Intelligence Experiment
BoF and Google join forces to explore and showcase the potential of machine learning in the fashion industry.
BoF and Google Partner on Artificial Intelligence Experiment
BoF and Google join forces to explore and showcase the potential of machine learning in the fashion industry.
Karlie Kloss on How Coding Empowers Girls
The model and founder of Kode With Klossy tells BoF’s Imran Amed at #BoFVOICES how she discovered programming and its powerful implications for young women. Watch now.
Karlie Kloss on How Coding Empowers Girls
The model and founder of Kode With Klossy tells BoF’s Imran Amed at #BoFVOICES how she discovered programming and its powerful implications for young women. Watch now.
Fashion in the Age of Biofabrication
Biofabrication is set to shake up the $100-billion business of leather goods, explained Andras Forgacs of Modern Meadow on stage at #BoFVOICES. Watch now.
Fashion in the Age of Biofabrication
Biofabrication is set to shake up the $100-billion business of leather goods, explained Andras Forgacs of Modern Meadow on stage at #BoFVOICES. Watch now.
Are the Tech Giants Too Powerful?
The destructive monopolisation of the internet by Google, Facebook and Amazon is undermining cultural production, argued Jonathan Taplin on the #BoFVOICES stage in a debate with Rohan Silva, co-founder of Second Home. Watch now.
Are the Tech Giants Too Powerful?
The destructive monopolisation of the internet by Google, Facebook and Amazon is undermining cultural production, argued Jonathan Taplin on the #BoFVOICES stage in a debate with Rohan Silva, co-founder of Second Home. Watch now.
Op-Ed | Retailers: Don't Ignore Voice Shopping
The use of smart speakers such as Google Home and Amazon Echo has already increased dramatically and is expected to keep growing.
Op-Ed | Retailers: Don't Ignore Voice Shopping
The use of smart speakers such as Google Home and Amazon Echo has already increased dramatically and is expected to keep growing.
Bits & Bytes | Facial Recognition in Malls, Walmart vs Amazon
This week, retailers use facial recognition to collect customer data, while Walmart narrows price gap with Amazon.
Bits & Bytes | Facial Recognition in Malls, Walmart vs Amazon
This week, retailers use facial recognition to collect customer data, while Walmart narrows price gap with Amazon.
Bits & Bytes | Spotify to Launch Beauty, Amazon Could Be Worth $1 Trillion in 2018
This week, Spotify collaborates with Pat McGrath to expand merchandise into beauty, while Amazon's newer lines of business could raise its value to $1 trillion.
Bits & Bytes | Spotify to Launch Beauty, Amazon Could Be Worth $1 Trillion in 2018
This week, Spotify collaborates with Pat McGrath to expand merchandise into beauty, while Amazon's newer lines of business could raise its value to $1 trillion.
EU Agrees to End Country-Specific Limits for Online Retailers
Putting an end to 'geoblocking' has been a priority for the EU as it tries to create a digital single market with 24 legislative proposals.
EU Agrees to End Country-Specific Limits for Online Retailers
Putting an end to 'geoblocking' has been a priority for the EU as it tries to create a digital single market with 24 legislative proposals.
Céline Taps Into China’s WeChat Boom
The luxury brand has officially joined WeChat, China’s most influential social media platform, which is key to reaching the country’s digitally savvy consumers.
Céline Taps Into China’s WeChat Boom
The luxury brand has officially joined WeChat, China’s most influential social media platform, which is key to reaching the country’s digitally savvy consumers.
Bits & Bytes | Apple Is Winning the Wearables Race, Poshmark's Personal Stylist
This week, Apple retakes top global wearables spot with the third generation Apple Watch, while Poshmark partners with Amazon for a voice-enabled styling engine.
Bits & Bytes | Apple Is Winning the Wearables Race, Poshmark's Personal Stylist
This week, Apple retakes top global wearables spot with the third generation Apple Watch, while Poshmark partners with Amazon for a voice-enabled styling engine.
Poshmark Raises $87.5 Million, Partners with Amazon on Personal Styling Service
The peer-to-peer marketplace will match shoppers to sellers using Amazon’s Alexa smart-voice assistant.
Poshmark Raises $87.5 Million, Partners with Amazon on Personal Styling Service
The peer-to-peer marketplace will match shoppers to sellers using Amazon’s Alexa smart-voice assistant.
THE NEWS IN BRIEF
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.
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.