Even after physical shows return, many in the industry expect the use of digital communication tools will permanently shift the schedule, cadence and strategy of runway shows. Which platforms will emerge dominant?
Even after physical shows return, many in the industry expect the use of digital communication tools will permanently shift the schedule, cadence and strategy of runway shows. Which platforms will emerge dominant?
"The pandemic is forcing the industry to get creative online and look to precedents set by gaming."
"The pandemic is forcing the industry to get creative online and look to precedents set by gaming."
A start-up is betting on virtual reality to spice up the online shopping experience. Goodbye thumbnail product images, hello 'underwater stores' and CGI yoga studios.
A start-up is betting on virtual reality to spice up the online shopping experience. Goodbye thumbnail product images, hello 'underwater stores' and CGI yoga studios.
The french cosmetics company struck a deal with Amazon, bringing a makeup-testing feature using augmented reality to the platform.
The french cosmetics company struck a deal with Amazon, bringing a makeup-testing feature using augmented reality to the platform.
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This week, retail design is adapting to an internet age, while luxury e-commerce platforms launch initiatives to highlight young talent.
This week, retail design is adapting to an internet age, while luxury e-commerce platforms launch initiatives to highlight young talent.
"Virtual models are just the beginning of the avatar revolution, some industry observers say."
"Virtual models are just the beginning of the avatar revolution, some industry observers say."
The announcement comes at a time when retailers are seeking technological advancements to enhance in-store and online customer experience.
The announcement comes at a time when retailers are seeking technological advancements to enhance in-store and online customer experience.
Though some are sceptical, many believe virtual reality and augmented reality have the potential to profoundly enhance both the back and front ends of the fashion business.
Though some are sceptical, many believe virtual reality and augmented reality have the potential to profoundly enhance both the back and front ends of the fashion business.
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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.
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.
"VR’s less-hyped sibling, augmented reality (AR), is ripe with opportunity right now."
"VR’s less-hyped sibling, augmented reality (AR), is ripe with opportunity right now."
Facebook and Google made it clear that they’re both rushing toward a middle ground.
Facebook and Google made it clear that they’re both rushing toward a middle ground.
The question of whether virtual reality will become a mainstream medium has in some ways been more of a "chicken or egg" dilemma.
The question of whether virtual reality will become a mainstream medium has in some ways been more of a "chicken or egg" dilemma.
The underwear company is anticipating net sales of at least $6.85 billion in the current fiscal year, exceeding analyst estimates and marking the highest revenue since its split from L Brands Inc in 2021.
The Japanese brand is accelerating its expansion in India to capture a greater share of the rapidly growing apparel market and affluent consumer base.
Activist fund Oasis Management Co. is calling on the Japanese personal care company to convene an extraordinary general meeting, seeking a probe into its supply-chain risk management and internal control.
The retailer surpassed annual sales forecasts but expects a $60 million drag from import tariffs in the first half of 2026.
The transaction gives FSI, a Milan-based private equity fund, a controlling share in the Italian luxury house, as more founder-owned brands turn to investors to fund growth and weather a tough global market.
Spend growth at off-price chains is among the strongest in retail, with gains across all income segments.
The retailer said it was accounting for the 15 percent tariff announced by US president Donald Trump after the Supreme Court struck down most of his earlier tariffs.
Melissa Sperau, formerly of Shiseido, will join the US prestige cosmetics maker effective March 6.