
Saskia Fairfull
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Sneakerheads get their digital kicks at Salvatore Ferragamo NYC store
Italian fashion house Salvatore Ferragamo recently opened a new concept store at 63 Greene Street in one of New York’s m...
Jul 4, 2022

Gaming, but make it fashion: Why Tommy Hilfiger has joined Roblox
The iconic street-style brand is the latest to set up shop on the popular gaming platform, with visions of high engageme...
Jun 15, 2022

Good game, Gucci: Why the luxury brand is betting on e-sports
Italian luxury fashion house Gucci has launched a permanent virtual environment in popular gaming platform Roblox.
Jun 7, 2022

Nike x Louis Vuitton sneaker exhibition honours Abloh’s steps towards unity
French luxury fashion house Louis Vuitton recently opened a temporary pop-up experience in Brooklyn.
Jun 1, 2022

How Australian designer Daniel Avakian is reimagining the runway
During Afterpay Australian Fashion Week this year, prominent fashion designer Daniel Avakian’s Resort 2023 runway show w...
May 23, 2022

From Navatars to NCoin: Inside Nars’ virtual debut
Nonstop Nars Virtual World blends elements from these experiences, Nars offline Travel Retail locations, and its TR dedi...
May 12, 2022

Meta Store brings the social network to the metaverse
By following Apple store’s tradition of putting the technology in the palm of the consumers’ hand, Meta aims to take Fac...
May 2, 2022

Analysis: Why Harvey Nichols’ new NFT retail space is “a wildly clever idea”
Luxury department store Harvey Nichols recently announced the opening of the first blue-chip non-fungible token (NFT) re...
Apr 26, 2022

Off-White is now letting customers pay with cryptocurrency. Here’s why
The move proves that the luxury streetwear label remains culturally aligned to today’s customer and is technologically p...
Apr 11, 2022

How Louis Vuitton is creating a legacy for the next generation of designers
Louis Vuitton’s IME program travels around France to continuously bring the brand’s famous craftsmanship and other skill...
Mar 21, 2022

Break the bias: Here are six women to watch in fashion technology
In celebration of International Women’s Day, I take my hat off to several women at the forefront of fashion technology a...
Mar 11, 2022

Analysis: How the Super Bowl kicked off NFTs into the mainstream this year
America’s largest sporting event became the digital craze’s latest field of play, as halftime show outfits and commemora...
Feb 28, 2022

Insta meets Only Fans: Here’s the new app for female and non-binary influencers
Two former execs from dating apps Bumble and Hinge have just launched a new app, specifically for women and non-binary p...
Feb 23, 2022

Let’s talk about sex: Why beauty giant Sephora is embracing sexual wellness
Global beauty retailer Sephora is the latest retail giant to enter the sexual wellness category, following in the footst...
Feb 14, 2022

Inside the lasting legacy of fashion pioneer André Leon Talley
Vogue’s first African-American male creative director was an unexpected influencer in the industry, whose love of style ...
Feb 7, 2022

Next gen retail: 6 innovative fashion brands you should know
Brands are emerging that will undoubtedly change our perception of fashion and unpick the hazardous norms deeply woven i...
Feb 3, 2022

CGI, manga and fantasy: Sydney fashion label Injury launches NFT art series
Sydney-based fashion label Injury is set to launch Australia’s first digital fashion non-fungible token (NFT) art series...
Jan 26, 2022

Why Tommy Hilfiger is pushing for more inclusivity in the fashion industry
The reality is that the brand is deeply invested in uplifting the next generation of designers.
Jan 4, 2022

What Nike’s NFT acquisition says about the future of virtual fashion
Nike has solidified its frontrunner position in the race to dominate the metaverse with its recent acquisition of NFT st...
Dec 15, 2021

Nikeland is just the beginning of Nike’s bid to win over Generation Alpha
The sports giant has created a virtual world on Roblox designed to get kids moving, though its ultimate goal may be to c...
Nov 23, 2021