Signal becomes European Commission’s messaging app of choice in security clampdow

It’s the recommended app for public instant messaging

NewsRhodri JonesFebruary 25, 2020February

Kim Jones On Curating For Sotheby’s, Collecting, And Christian Dior

It’s a good thing that a picture is worth a thousand words, because Kim Jones would prefer to let his work, and taste, speak for itself.

NewsRhodri JonesFebruary 25, 2020February

Mercedes-Benz integrates dealer inventory with new UK online showroom for consumer

German automaker Mercedes-Benz took yet another step in digitizing bricks and mortar with the introduction of a new online showroom for U.K. customers and prospects.

NewsRhodri JonesFebruary 25, 2020February

Sweden’s Virtual Design Museum Encourages Visitors to Get Outdoors and Try Before They Buy Products

Try-to-buy and sharing goods are part of the experience orchestrated by the virtual designers museum.

Read more on WWD.

NewsRhodri JonesFebruary 25, 2020February

Fashion Month Is In Turmoil As Coronavirus Outlook Darkens

As coronavirus cases rise in more countries worldwide, the impact on the luxury sector becomes heavier by the week.

Read more on Vogue Business.

NewsRhodri JonesFebruary 25, 2020February

Flying High: Are Cannabis Drone Deliveries The Future Or Merely Fantasy?

There’s been a spate of recent speculation about the role drones might play in future cannabis deliveries.

NewsRhodri JonesFebruary 24, 2020February

Can Raf and Miuccia Take Fashion Somewhere New?

BoF Editor-at-Large Tim Blanks considers the possibilities.

NewsRhodri JonesFebruary 24, 2020February

Don’t be fooled by brands that do one good ethical thing, say economists

You know how brands and companies like to advertise their One Ethical Behavior?

NewsRhodri JonesFebruary 24, 2020February

Companies Are Stealing Influencers' Faces

Fast fashion sellers are using social media stars' images without permission—and there's not much they can do about it.

NewsRhodri JonesFebruary 24, 2020February

Influencers Are Putting Up Paywalls. What Does That Mean For Brands?

Influencers are charging fans for a more intimate social media experience, calling the future of brand partnerships into question.

Read more on Vogue Business.

NewsRhodri JonesFebruary 24, 2020February

EXCLUSIVE: Off-White Opens Jewelry, Eyewear Pop-up for PFWv

Virgil Abloh also created limited-edition merchandise for a temporary store marking the release of the "Colette, Mon Amour" documentary.

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NewsRhodri JonesFebruary 24, 2020February

Coronavirus Impacts Milan Fashion Week

The Giorgio Armani show was held behind closed doors and other events were canceled or postponed as the epidemic spreads in Italy.

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NewsRhodri JonesFebruary 24, 2020February

As Europe Moves Closer to Total PFC Ban, U.S. Brands Will Be Forced to Detox

The EU is considering a complete ban on certain chemicals, commonly used in apparel and cosmetics. Some brands will have to make serious supply chain and sourcing changes, as a result.

Read more on WWD.

NewsRhodri JonesFebruary 21, 2020February

Woman Walks Into a Bar, Orders a Drink, Doesn’t Get Harassed

Dirty Lemon bills itself as both a cocktail bar and a safe space for women in Paris.

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NewsRhodri JonesFebruary 21, 2020February

The UN set 17 sustainability goals. It needs fashion’s help meeting them.

The Sustainable Development Goals, set by the UN in 2015, touch on areas interlinked with the fashion industry.

Read more on Vogue Business.

NewsRhodri JonesFebruary 21, 2020February

10 Years After The Death Of Alexander McQueen, What Has Fashion Learned?

In the decade since the death of Alexander McQueen, the faster fashion cycle and always-on nature of social media have kept pressure high for designers.

Read more on Vogue Business.

NewsRhodri JonesFebruary 21, 2020February

How marketers can prepare for Google ending third-party cookies on its Chrome browser

NewsRhodri JonesFebruary 21, 2020February

Victoria's Secret's New Owner Has A History With Troubled Brands

As the down-and-out lingerie maker announces the sale of a majority stake to Sycamore, BoF breaks down how the private equity firm has dealt with its past acquisitions, from Hot Topic to Stuart Weitzman.

NewsRhodri JonesFebruary 21, 2020February

The TikTok Generation Cares About Luxury Brands But Feels Ignored By Them. Here's How The Big Names In Luxury Can Connect With Gen Z.

The platform will offer limited-edition, exclusive products on its app as part of an effort to get more shoppers engaging more often with its offering.

NewsRhodri JonesFebruary 21, 2020February

Smell like you: why gender-free is the future of fragrance

Forget his or hers. Scent beyond gender - an idea started with CK One in the 90s - is shaking up the perfume industry

NewsRhodri JonesFebruary 20, 2020February