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

Bits & Bytes | Instagram Wants to be Pinterest, Shiseido Invests in Beauty Tech

This week, Instagram borrows from Pinterest with a 'Save for Later' button and Shiseido creates an internal venture capital organisation to develop innovative beauty products and services.

Bits & Bytes | Instagram Wants to be Pinterest, Shiseido Invests in Beauty Tech

This week, Instagram borrows from Pinterest with a 'Save for Later' button and Shiseido creates an internal venture capital organisation to develop innovative beauty products and services.


Snapchat, Facebook or Instagram: Who Is Winning the Social Media Shopping Race?

As fashion brands allocate more of their ad spend to social media, BoF examines which platforms are most efficient at delivering actual sales.

Snapchat, Facebook or Instagram: Who Is Winning the Social Media Shopping Race?

As fashion brands allocate more of their ad spend to social media, BoF examines which platforms are most efficient at delivering actual sales.


Will.i.am: 'A Tech Company is the Fashion of Tomorrow'

Will.i.am spoke with LVMH chief digital officer Ian Rogers about the intersection of music, fashion and technology.

Will.i.am: 'A Tech Company is the Fashion of Tomorrow'

Will.i.am spoke with LVMH chief digital officer Ian Rogers about the intersection of music, fashion and technology.


Alibaba’s Lazada Braces for a Southeast Asian Brawl With Amazon

Southeast Asia’s largest e-commerce site is rolling out a series of initiatives in anticipation of the US giant’s entry next year.

Alibaba’s Lazada Braces for a Southeast Asian Brawl With Amazon

Southeast Asia’s largest e-commerce site is rolling out a series of initiatives in anticipation of the US giant’s entry next year.


LVMH's Ian Rogers on How the Internet Has Changed Culture

Taking the stage at VOICES, LVMH chief digital officer Ian Rogers discusses how the internet has changed the dissemination of culture and what fashion can learn from music's digital disruption.    

LVMH's Ian Rogers on How the Internet Has Changed Culture

Taking the stage at VOICES, LVMH chief digital officer Ian Rogers discusses how the internet has changed the dissemination of culture and what fashion can learn from music's digital disruption.    


Nike Doubles Down in Its Battle for the CrossFit Crowd

In an admittedly small survey of CrossFit classes, some 58 percent of participants were wearing sneakers made by Nike Inc.

Nike Doubles Down in Its Battle for the CrossFit Crowd

In an admittedly small survey of CrossFit classes, some 58 percent of participants were wearing sneakers made by Nike Inc.


Bits & Bytes | AR Will Beat VR, Weibo Lures Luxury Brands

This week, the comeback of Chinese social media app Weibo has attracted luxury brands and why augmented reality is set to be bigger than virtual reality.

Bits & Bytes | AR Will Beat VR, Weibo Lures Luxury Brands

This week, the comeback of Chinese social media app Weibo has attracted luxury brands and why augmented reality is set to be bigger than virtual reality.


Bits & Bytes | The Rise of Voice Control, 3-D Printing, High Fashion Embraces Self-Checkout

This week, voice control assistants like Amazon Echo gain traction, 3-D printing and fashion continue to collaborate and Rebecca Minkoff tests self-checkout services.

Bits & Bytes | The Rise of Voice Control, 3-D Printing, High Fashion Embraces Self-Checkout

This week, voice control assistants like Amazon Echo gain traction, 3-D printing and fashion continue to collaborate and Rebecca Minkoff tests self-checkout services.


What Fashion Can Learn from Music

Will.i.am and LVMH chief digital officer Ian Rogers took the stage at VOICES to discuss how technology is transforming fashion and what the luxury business can learn from music’s digital disruption.

What Fashion Can Learn from Music

Will.i.am and LVMH chief digital officer Ian Rogers took the stage at VOICES to discuss how technology is transforming fashion and what the luxury business can learn from music’s digital disruption.


As Online Sales Soar, Brands Must Boost Digital Innovation

Booming e-commerce sales on Black Friday underscore the need for continued digital investment, but front-end upgrades are only the tip of the iceberg.

As Online Sales Soar, Brands Must Boost Digital Innovation

Booming e-commerce sales on Black Friday underscore the need for continued digital investment, but front-end upgrades are only the tip of the iceberg.


Flipkart's Fashion Unit Myntra Bets on Artificial Intelligence to Drive Growth

Enhancing the consumer experience through technology is key to driving long-term growth, Ambarish Kenghe, Myntra's head of product told Reuters on Thursday.

Flipkart's Fashion Unit Myntra Bets on Artificial Intelligence to Drive Growth

Enhancing the consumer experience through technology is key to driving long-term growth, Ambarish Kenghe, Myntra's head of product told Reuters on Thursday.


Bits & Bytes | Le Tote Bets Big on Data, Virtual Fitting-Rooms, Talking Bots

This week, subscription box Le Tote harnesses big data to curate clothes for customers, virtual fitting-rooms make shopping online easier and talking bots help us get more out of AI.

Bits & Bytes | Le Tote Bets Big on Data, Virtual Fitting-Rooms, Talking Bots

This week, subscription box Le Tote harnesses big data to curate clothes for customers, virtual fitting-rooms make shopping online easier and talking bots help us get more out of AI.