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

Does Your Brand Need an App?

Apps aren’t easy or cheap to develop, and they’re a better fit for some businesses than others. But when they connect with users, the payoff can be substantial.

Does Your Brand Need an App?

Apps aren’t easy or cheap to develop, and they’re a better fit for some businesses than others. But when they connect with users, the payoff can be substantial.


Why Some Virtual Experiences Succeed and Others Become Digital Ghost Towns

More than a year since fashion brands started jumping into virtual environments like Roblox, they face a new challenge: keeping users coming back as they try to turn their marketing into sales.

Why Some Virtual Experiences Succeed and Others Become Digital Ghost Towns

More than a year since fashion brands started jumping into virtual environments like Roblox, they face a new challenge: keeping users coming back as they try to turn their marketing into sales.


What to Expect at BoF’s Upcoming Technology Summit

On March 22 in New York, BoF will host a summit on AI, web3 and the inflection point in technology featuring speakers from Gucci, StockX, Levi’s, Ambush and more.

What to Expect at BoF’s Upcoming Technology Summit

On March 22 in New York, BoF will host a summit on AI, web3 and the inflection point in technology featuring speakers from Gucci, StockX, Levi’s, Ambush and more.


The BoF Podcast | How Generative AI Could Reshape Fashion

BoF’s technology correspondent Marc Bain joins Imran Amed to discuss Silicon Valley’s latest craze, and its potential for the fashion industry.

The BoF Podcast | How Generative AI Could Reshape Fashion

BoF’s technology correspondent Marc Bain joins Imran Amed to discuss Silicon Valley’s latest craze, and its potential for the fashion industry.


How Luxury Is Using Augmented Reality

Cartier’s new augmented-reality experience in Snapchat highlights how luxury is testing the technology for storytelling and as a sales driver.

How Luxury Is Using Augmented Reality

Cartier’s new augmented-reality experience in Snapchat highlights how luxury is testing the technology for storytelling and as a sales driver.


The MetaBirkins Creator Isn’t Done Fighting Yet

Mason Rothschild opens up about his recent loss to Hermès in court, why he believes he can win on appeal and the fate of the MetaBirkins themselves.

The MetaBirkins Creator Isn’t Done Fighting Yet

Mason Rothschild opens up about his recent loss to Hermès in court, why he believes he can win on appeal and the fate of the MetaBirkins themselves.


BoF Insights | Why Ownership Matters to NFT Shoppers

The recent “MetaBirkin” non-fungible token legal battle surfaced the many digital grey areas around trademarks and authenticity. BoF Insights research sheds light on what consumers think.

BoF Insights | Why Ownership Matters to NFT Shoppers

The recent “MetaBirkin” non-fungible token legal battle surfaced the many digital grey areas around trademarks and authenticity. BoF Insights research sheds light on what consumers think.


How Vivienne Tam Is Mixing Fashion, Culture and Web3

The veteran designer and pioneer of “China chic” took popular NFT images from Bored Ape Yacht Club and Cryptopunks and laced and embroidered them onto her garments for her brand’s Fall/Winter 2023 collection.

How Vivienne Tam Is Mixing Fashion, Culture and Web3

The veteran designer and pioneer of “China chic” took popular NFT images from Bored Ape Yacht Club and Cryptopunks and laced and embroidered them onto her garments for her brand’s Fall/Winter 2023 collection.


Inside the Battle to Run Fashion’s E-Commerce

Shopify, Farfetch and other tech companies are vying for the multi-billion-dollar opportunity to handle the backend of brands’ online stores.

Inside the Battle to Run Fashion’s E-Commerce

Shopify, Farfetch and other tech companies are vying for the multi-billion-dollar opportunity to handle the backend of brands’ online stores.


At CIFF, Future-Facing Tech Informs Growth

BoF shares key insights from a panel positing tech-driven innovations for fashion and beauty at Copenhagen’s International Fashion Fair, which returned to celebrate its 60th season last week.

At CIFF, Future-Facing Tech Informs Growth

BoF shares key insights from a panel positing tech-driven innovations for fashion and beauty at Copenhagen’s International Fashion Fair, which returned to celebrate its 60th season last week.


Hermès Wins ‘MetaBirkin’ NFTs Trial

A jury in New York sided with the French luxury house in its year-long legal battle against Mason Rothschild over his digital renditions of its famed Birkin bag.

Hermès Wins ‘MetaBirkin’ NFTs Trial

A jury in New York sided with the French luxury house in its year-long legal battle against Mason Rothschild over his digital renditions of its famed Birkin bag.


What We Learned From the MetaBirkin Trial

A jury may decide as soon as today whether Mason Rothschild’s NFTs infringe on Hermès’ trademarked Birkin bag. But the debate over NFTs is only just beginning.

What We Learned From the MetaBirkin Trial

A jury may decide as soon as today whether Mason Rothschild’s NFTs infringe on Hermès’ trademarked Birkin bag. But the debate over NFTs is only just beginning.