Against the backdrop of the COP27 gathering in Egypt, the fashion industry received yet another stark reminder that addressing the climate crisis is more urgent …
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The Executive Who Left Luxury for Digital Fashion
It can be easy for critics to dismiss digital fashion. The clothing in online virtual worlds can be clunky, crude and hampered by technical constraints, …
Dissecting the Rise, Fall and Future of Topshop
To subscribe to the BoF Podcast, please follow this link. A new era for Topshop is about to begin. On Monday, digital fashion retailer Asos …
What Gen-Z Thinks About Virtual Fashion
Roblox says it has millions of users designing virtual clothing and accessories for its virtual worlds, and millions more willing to pay for these items …
The Multi-Versal Self and the Rise of Virtual Fashion
To subscribe to the BoF Podcast, please follow this link. Gaming is often synonymous with entertainment. But Herman Narula, co-founder and chief executive of Improbable, …
What the NFT Gold Rush Means for Fashion
To subscribe to the BoF Podcast, please follow this link. When a shoe collaboration between design studio RTFKT and digital artist Fewocious netted around $3.1 …
Ian Rogers: ‘Five years from now, we will have closets where we share our digital collections’
To subscribe to the BoF Podcast, please follow this link. Ian Rogers moved to Paris from Silicon Valley in 2015 when he was appointed chief …
The Dematerialised on the Rise of Virtual Fashion
To subscribe to the BoF Podcast, please follow this link. Marjorie Hernandez and Karinna Nobbs are the co-founders of The Dematerialised — a Web 3.0 …
Transforming Luxury: A New BoF Podcast Series
Follow the series to ensure you never miss an episode. BoF is investigating how market disruption, new technology and increasing consumer scrutiny are driving transformative …
Transforming Luxury Episode 5: Can Luxury Maintain Its Relevance in the Metaverse?
Follow the series to ensure you never miss an episode. The metaverse — a term originally coined by the author Neal Stephenson in his sci-fi …
Top 35 Fashion Startups (2022 Edition)
New fashion startups are launched every day all over the world. Founded by tech pioneers, the most compelling ideas are supported by accelerators such as …
25 CUTE E-girl Outfits, BEST Clothing Stores, & Aesthetic Ideas (In 2022)
Best E-girl Outfits & Online Clothing Stores Right Now! E-girl outfits are in vogue right now, in 2022, and for a few good reasons. First, …
At the BoF 500 Gala, Snap Inc. Showcases Next-Generation AR Activations
This year, for the BoF 500 Gala event held at the Shangri-La Paris during Paris Fashion Week, presenting partner Snap Inc. showcased one of the …
Why Some Luxury Brands Are Learning to Love Resale | BoF Insights
On Monday, Balenciaga announced that it will allow customers to sell their clothes and accessories in exchange for cash or a credit toward future purchases. …
Gucci Names New CEO of its Vault and Metaverse Ventures
Robert Triefus will add the duties to his current role as senior vice president, corporate and brand strategy, and succeeds Nicolas Oudinot. Triefus will be …
Handbag Prices Are Skyrocketing. Who’s Buying Them? | BoF Insights
Brands have been steadily increasing the prices of their designer bags for years, long before the recent record inflation. The average price for a women’s …
Is Now the Time to Hire a Virtual Influencer?
The new face of US teen retailer Pacsun, it turns out, isn’t very new at all. Lil Miquela, the virtual influencer that first appeared back …
Why Hermès’ MetaBirkins Lawsuit Has High Stakes for Brands and Creators
The trademark dispute between Hermès and MetaBirkins creator Mason Rothschild is set to establish important elements of the legal framework for brands and creators in …
Inside Valentino Garavani’s Virtual Museum
NEW YORK, United States — At a news conference Monday morning, livestreamed on YouTube and emceed by the actress Anne Hathaway, Valentino Garavani and long-time …
Jason Wu Releases Wearable NFT Gown With DressX
Digital fashion maker DressX has partnered with American brand Jason Wu to release a wearable NFT of First Lady Michelle Obama’s 2009 Inaugural Ball gown, …