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Guess debuts the first AI-generated model campaign in the pages of Vogue, featuring a two-page Guess advertisement in the magazine’s August 2025 issue. Created by AI company Seraphinne Vallora for Guess’s summer campaign, the perfectly poised, blonde model triggered…
Daydream, an innovative startup aiming to revolutionize the way consumers shop for fashion, has burst onto the scene with an impressive $50 million in seed funding. Launched on June 25 as the world’s first AI-powered,…
Alta, the New York-based startup founded by Jenny Wang has raised $11 million to expand its AI-powered personal styling and shopping platform. The funding round, led by Menlo Ventures, attracted a star-studded roster of backers that includes Aglaé…
The iconic high-street brand is set to reclaim its fashion crown with an electrifying runway return. Topshop, once the high-street brand synonymous with London Fashion Week, is making a much-anticipated return after seven years…
Kolmar Korea has inaugurated full-scale operations at its second US-based factory in Scott Township, Pennsylvania, signaling a new era for K-beauty manufacturing in America. This state-of-the-art 17,805㎡ (191,651 square feet) facility is positioned to…
In spring 2024, LTK (formerly rewardStyle), a major player in creator monetization, filed a lawsuit against competitor ShopMy, alleging false advertising, trademark infringement, and unfair competition. Yet, just a few months later, LTK quietly dropped…
Sustainability in fashion is no longer a trend — it’s a business imperative. But let’s be real: building a sustainable brand isn’t just about switching to organic cotton or slapping on an eco label.…
Fashion’s future is being rewritten by artificial intelligence, and big investors are taking notice. The convergence of artificial intelligence and fashion is creating unprecedented opportunities in one of the world’s largest industries. While venture…
Lilly Pulitzer, the pioneer of American Resort Wear, is ushering in an exciting new era with the launch of Lilly’s Vintage Vault. This initiative honors the brand’s globally recognizable aesthetic, one rooted in breezy Palm Beach…
Burberry begins its turnaround with signs of momentum returning as cost savings and renewed brand focus start to take effect. Consumers are seeing Burberry emerge leaner and more focused, with signs of recovery after…
SHOPLINE and XRC Ventures have marked a major milestone for early-stage consumer brands with the launch of the XRC Brand Builder Grant. With eight chosen startups, each receiving up to $50,000 in non-dilutive capital, this program brings much-needed…
Pacsun, the youth fashion leader, is setting a new industry standard for interactive online shopping with the launch of its Super Brand Day on TikTok Shop. Running from July 24–30, 2025, this week-long event is…
Pixelz, the global platform powering professional fashion e-commerce imagery, has unveiled Digital Twins, an advanced, AI-powered solution for brands seeking campaign-quality images at any scale. This groundbreaking system puts creative direction and talent partnership at the…
It’s alleged a Chinese worker was physically beaten when he demanded roughly $11,700 in unpaid wages. This violence led to his employer’s arrest and exposed severe labor exploitation at workshops supplying Loro Piana, the…
Once a fixture of American malls and a beacon for teen shoppers, Rue21 shuttered all its stores in 2024 after filing for bankruptcy for the third—and final—time. The story of Rue21’s decline is a…