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In July 2025, a heartfelt op-ed by Diarrha N’Diaye-Mbaye, founder of Ami Colé, sent shockwaves through the beauty industry. After just four years in business and a meteoric rise that saw Ami Colé stocked at Sephora, N’Diaye-Mbaye announced the brand’s…
The UK’s Beauty Tech Group, parent company of at-home beauty device leaders CurrentBody, ZIIP Beauty, and Tria Laser, has made a major splash on the London Stock Exchange, completing one of the highest UK beauty sector IPOs in recent years.…
AI is rapidly transforming both the beauty and telehealth sectors, and leading the charge is the rise of the AI dermatologist support tool. It is a digital solution that delivers rapid, scalable, and clinically credible skin assessments using the power…
After 13 years on the shelves of Walmart, Ulta Beauty, and CVS, Drew Barrymore’s pioneering color cosmetics brand, Flower Beauty, has officially closed its doors. The news, first reported by Cosmetics Business, comes as brand incubator Maesa exits the color…
Temu, the Chinese cross-border e-commerce juggernaut, is shaking up Europe’s retail landscape with explosive growth, but faces mounting criticism over tax practices, minimal local staffing, and product safety issues. In a new investigation by The Guardian, Temu’s journey is detailed:…
DRESSX is the world’s largest digital fashion retailer and technology platform, powering AR (augmented reality) try-on, virtual garments, and NFTs for Gen Z, digital natives, and brands. Founded in 2020 by Daria Shapovalova and Natalia Modenova in Los Angeles, with…
This September, New York Fashion Week transformed not only the runway but the entire shopping experience as LookingGlass debuted its Clueless AI Closet. Inspired by the iconic digital wardrobe of the 1995 film “Clueless,” this tech-forward platform lets users try…
A latte branded with a Louis Vuitton monogram or an arched pastry served in a Gucci garden, these are no longer just fleeting pop-ups but the heart of luxury’s new hospitality playbook. In 2025, major fashion labels are investing heavily…
At Paris Fashion Week 2025, Stella McCartney made headlines by introducing the world’s first plant-based alternative to animal feathers, sending a clear signal to the industry that ethical innovation in luxury is possible. The debut collection, dubbed “Come Together,” asks:…
On April 10, 2025, London-based fashion tech platform Lyst announced it would be acquired by Japanese e-commerce leader Zozo in a deal valued at $154 million, a move set to reshape the trajectory of global fashion shopping and digital discovery.…