The latest research out of Facebook  sets machine learning models to tasks that, to us, seem rather ordinary — but for a computer are still monstrously difficult.

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It took cult fashion blog Man Repeller profiling Katie Sturino, founder of Megababe beauty products, for the body-positivity influencer to finally see that when it came to finding clothes that fit, her size was not the problem—the fashion industry was the problem.

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The ready-to-wear brand is opening a pop-up coffee shop serving its own coffee blend at the Galerie Joyce in Paris.

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The anticipated change to the way Instagram displays engagement could drive positive outcomes for influencers, followers and marketers, argues Amy Odell.

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The company is a “matchmaker” between deadstock fabric (which would otherwise be burned or landfilled) and local buyers using blockchain.

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The cofounder of the messaging service and the current chair of the Signal Foundation talks about the proliferation of end-to-end encryption in personal communications.

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At its factory, Renewcell takes used cotton fabrics and turns them into new, clean fibers that are ready to be made into new clothes.

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The company’s revenue rose 23 per cent in the third quarter, but inventory management remains a problem.

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In the world of wellness, resort spas are adding healing treatments involving sound to their menus. 

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Many businesses pay lip service to diversity. Yet when it comes to implementation, many fall into the traps that prevent them from making serious progress.

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For a long time beauty routines only seemed to get more elaborate. But thanks to environmental concerns – as well as questions about the effectiveness of layering products - some corners of the industry are finally arguing that less is more.

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Reebok has closed stores, increased eco-friendly products and teamed up with collaborators to try to be more competitive.

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Crystal and jewelry designer Swarovski will work with New York’s Parsons School of Design to launch a new studio course that reimagines the future of fashion design, materiality and sustainability.

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The luxury giant's top and bottom lines are under pressure from myriad internal, and external, market forces.

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The trade unions organized a two-day strike to protest the company's decision.

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