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Chinese Manufacturers Roll Out Apple Watch Lookalikes
A month before Apple Inc.'s smartwatch hits the market, China's thriving copycat manufacturers are selling lookalikes, some openly advertised as Apple copies.
Chinese Manufacturers Roll Out Apple Watch Lookalikes
A month before Apple Inc.'s smartwatch hits the market, China's thriving copycat manufacturers are selling lookalikes, some openly advertised as Apple copies.
Swiss Makers Quietly Gear Up with Smartwatches of Their Own
Luxury and fashion groups Richemont, LVMH, Swatch Group and Guess Inc have been busy in the past year tinkering with smartwatches of their own, while aiming to preserve their products' more timeless appeal.
Swiss Makers Quietly Gear Up with Smartwatches of Their Own
Luxury and fashion groups Richemont, LVMH, Swatch Group and Guess Inc have been busy in the past year tinkering with smartwatches of their own, while aiming to preserve their products' more timeless appeal.
Apple's Watch Hasn't Impressed the Fashion World
Apple Inc. has made every effort to convince the fashion world that the Apple Watch is the next chic accessory. But has it convinced the fashionistas that the Apple Watch belongs on their wrists? Not so far.
Apple's Watch Hasn't Impressed the Fashion World
Apple Inc. has made every effort to convince the fashion world that the Apple Watch is the next chic accessory. But has it convinced the fashionistas that the Apple Watch belongs on their wrists? Not so far.
Making Apple’s Watch Fashionable
For Apple’s Watch to work, the company will need to harness an ecosystem of fashion and accessories designers as well as an ecosystem of app developers.
Making Apple’s Watch Fashionable
For Apple’s Watch to work, the company will need to harness an ecosystem of fashion and accessories designers as well as an ecosystem of app developers.
The Apple Watch: Gadget or Fashion Statement?
To conquer the marketplace, the watch will have to appeal not only as a gadget but as a fashion statement.
The Apple Watch: Gadget or Fashion Statement?
To conquer the marketplace, the watch will have to appeal not only as a gadget but as a fashion statement.
Apple's Rivals Hope its Watch will Boost their Own Wearables
Apple's rivals want to benefit from its magic, hoping that its long awaited new smartwatch will finally conjure demand for wearable technology that has so far generated more buzz about its potential than actual sales.
Apple's Rivals Hope its Watch will Boost their Own Wearables
Apple's rivals want to benefit from its magic, hoping that its long awaited new smartwatch will finally conjure demand for wearable technology that has so far generated more buzz about its potential than actual sales.
Bits & Bytes | Farfetch, Etsy, Apple Watch, Nasty Gal
Bits & Bytes is a weekly roundup of the most important news in the fast evolving fashion-tech space.
Bits & Bytes | Farfetch, Etsy, Apple Watch, Nasty Gal
Bits & Bytes is a weekly roundup of the most important news in the fast evolving fashion-tech space.
Fashion ‘Unicorn’ Farfetch Raises $86 Million at $1 Billion Valuation
Curated fashion platform Farfetch has raised $86 million in a Series E round valuing the company at $1 billion, making it a rare fashion ‘unicorn.’
Fashion ‘Unicorn’ Farfetch Raises $86 Million at $1 Billion Valuation
Curated fashion platform Farfetch has raised $86 million in a Series E round valuing the company at $1 billion, making it a rare fashion ‘unicorn.’
Bits & Bytes | NowManifest, Gilt, Ky Harlin, Pebble Watch
Bits & Bytes is a weekly roundup of the most important news in the fast evolving fashion-tech space.
Bits & Bytes | NowManifest, Gilt, Ky Harlin, Pebble Watch
Bits & Bytes is a weekly roundup of the most important news in the fast evolving fashion-tech space.
Bits & Bytes | Amazon Fashion, Gilt Groupe, Moda Operandi, Pinterest
Bits & Bytes is a weekly roundup of the most important news in the fast evolving fashion-tech space.
Bits & Bytes | Amazon Fashion, Gilt Groupe, Moda Operandi, Pinterest
Bits & Bytes is a weekly roundup of the most important news in the fast evolving fashion-tech space.
Pinterest Said to Plan ‘Buy Button’ for Site in Coming Months
Pinterest Inc. soon will be more than a site for inspiration, with users able to buy certain items through a “buy button” on the site.
Pinterest Said to Plan ‘Buy Button’ for Site in Coming Months
Pinterest Inc. soon will be more than a site for inspiration, with users able to buy certain items through a “buy button” on the site.
Bitcoin, Lifestyle Brands, Michael Kors, Jet.com
Bits & Bytes is a weekly roundup of the most important news in the fast evolving fashion-tech space.
Bitcoin, Lifestyle Brands, Michael Kors, Jet.com
Bits & Bytes is a weekly roundup of the most important news in the fast evolving fashion-tech space.
THE NEWS IN BRIEF
Samsung Ordered to Pay Swatch $11.6 Million Over Copied Smartwatch Apps
The Swiss watchmaker initially sought about $170 million from the Korean technology giant for failing to prevent apps that mimicked its luxury brands on its smartwatch displays.
Fashion CEO Hunsicker Gets Five Years for $300 Million Fraud
Christine Hunsicker, founder of the fashion-rental and technology company CaaStle Inc., was sentenced to five years in prison for defrauding investors out of $300 million.
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.
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.