Lie-Flat Beds In Economy Class: Air New Zealand Unveils Bunks For Budget Travellers

Airline which operates some of world’s longest flights is considering ‘Skynest’ sleep pods with pillows, sheets and blankets.

NewsRhodri JonesFebruary 26, 2020February

Lemaire Eyes Global Expansion After Sales Spike

With investment from Fast Retailing and a new managing director, the French luxury brand is gearing up for global expansion.

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NewsRhodri JonesFebruary 26, 2020February

As DTC Brands Move Into Wholesale, Analytics Platforms Follow

A new MikMak tool shows multichannel brands how ads drive purchases and where customers want to shop.

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NewsRhodri JonesFebruary 26, 2020February

Yoox, Vogue Italia Scout For Designers Touting Responsible Fashion With New Project

Richemont’s Yoox ecommerce platform and Condé Nast’s Vogue Italia magazine have debuted a scouting project for innovators and startups focused on responsible fashion.

NewsRhodri JonesFebruary 25, 2020February

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.

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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.

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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.

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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

Gaming Meets High-Fashion In New Karl Lagerfeld Collaboration

Karl Lagerfeld gets in on the retro gaming trend with this charming – if tricky to play – game that turns the famous Lagerfeld cat Choupette into a Pac Man-style hero.

The Sunday Slow ReadRhodri JonesFebruary 23, 2020February

Blame Millennials: McDonald’s Candles Smell Like The Future Of Marketing

In the Twitter era—from Supreme Oreos to an engagement ring made from Crystal Pepsi—no brand extension is too weird if it breaks through the noise.

The Sunday Slow ReadRhodri JonesFebruary 23, 2020February

Forget Foldable Phones – An All-Glass iPhone Could Be The Future

A future iPhone could be touch-sensitive on all sides.

The Sunday Slow ReadRhodri JonesFebruary 23, 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.

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NewsRhodri JonesFebruary 21, 2020February