British Fashion Council’s Institute of Positive Fashion Forum calls on brands to drive change through innovation The British Fashion Council’s Institute of Positive Fashion Forum (IPF) Forum called on brands to make more diverse hires, collaborate in solving similar supply chain challenges and focus on innovation.
Unilever is delving into the microbiome, the next big trend in skin care The conversations around skin barrier and dermatology have increased in recent years, but the microbiome, made up of microorganisms on the skin's surface, is only beginning to be understood. Unilever is at the forefront of the next generation of skin-care brands that will be able to control acne through its scientific...
Snap’s AR feature expands to immersive exhibit activations Snap is working hard to create immersive experiences for luxury brands and show how augmented reality can bring the magic of fashion to exhibition attendees.
Salvatore Ferragamo opens NYC store with NFT booth and customizable sneaker holograms Getting into the sneaker space as a heritage brand has become easier, thanks to NFTs. Luxury brands like Balmain see the digital territory as an intersection between web3 fans and those immersed in drop culture. Now, Salvatore Ferragamo, the Italian heritage brand known for its classic flats and pumps, is subverting...
How Balmain will bring its fall fashion show to the metaverse This year, luxury French fashion brand Balmain is focused on bringing experiences to its discerning customers through web3. This will include September's 2022 Balmain Festival, which will be a digital reinvention of its fashion show that will include the fruits of a partnership with premium marketplace and studio MintNFT. It...
Fashion continues to wade into crypto, in spite of crash Alo Yoga announced on Tuesday that it will be extending crypto payments to online purchases for customers. It is also going one step further by being the first fashion company to allow its full- and part-time workers to receive paychecks in crypto, opening up a new way for retail establishments...
How L’Oréal is gearing up for the metaverse With 17 virtual goods trademarks, a consistent rollout of brands planning to launch in the metaverse and a number of brands already in the space, including NYX, YSL Beauty and Mugler, L’Oréal is leveraging physical, digital and virtual channels to move into the next stage of experiential beauty.
2 months after launch, Victoria Secret’s Happy Nation debuts on Roblox With the majority of Roblox players (67%) under the age of 16, Happy Nation is targeting a specific Gen -A tween market through a Roblox obby launch. The launch comes in the form of three Roblox obbys, or obstacle courses, themed around the brand's pillars of community, empowered giving and...
At Viva Tech, L’Oreal debuts integrated retail tech and tech-forward products Over the last three days, beauty conglomerate L’Oréal exhibited at Viva Tech in Paris alongside giants like Meta and LVMH, spotlighting customer-specific innovations like the YSL Sur Mesure virtual lipstick try-on tool and the YSL Scent-sation experience. The company's presentation also featured customized consultations through SkinCeuticals and personalized skin care...