J. Crew opens virtual store

The beach house experience features six themed rooms for shoppers to browse, and includes a quiz, a scavenger hunt and former catalog images.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 12, 2023

Unspun lands $14M in funding for its 3D weaving tech

Unspun is launching tech that can weave a pair of pants in about 10 minutes, part of the company’s plans to make micro-factories for no-inventory garment production.

By Laurel Deppen • June 9, 2023

Mycelium technology company Ecovative raises over $30M

The company plans to increase production of its Forager line of hides and flexible foams ahead of new brand partner footwear and apparel launches.

By Lara Ewen • Updated June 8, 2023

From screen to store: metaverse goes mainstream

Digital fashion makes the leap into the real world as avatars and their creators share silhouettes and styles.

By Khanh T.L. Tran • June 6, 2023

Victoria’s Secret expands Amazon assortment to include apparel, lingerie

The retailer opened its Amazon storefront last year with 120 beauty products in an effort to stoke sales within the category.

By Kaarin Vembar • June 6, 2023

EBay expands Authenticity Guarantee to streetwear

Items from nine brands including Supreme and Off-White are eligible, with more to be added at the end of September, including Adidas, Nike and Gucci.

By Xanayra Marin-Lopez • June 2, 2023

Higg rebrands as Worldly

The company says it wants to avoid confusion with its licensed Higg Index software.

By Howard Ruben • May 19, 2023

EBay acquires tech company Certilogo to boost secondhand fashion authentication

Certilogo uses digital tech to give consumers access to information about products and confirm their authenticity. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 18, 2023

Parsons hosts digital Roblox-branded fashion showcase

Student designers will display and sell their virtual apparel creations in conjunction with a new course collaboration aimed at exploring metaverse trends.

By Lara Ewen • May 16, 2023

Shein invests $70M toward upgrading its supply chain

The company hopes its five-year financial commitment will improve conditions at its third-party manufacturing suppliers.

By Howard Ruben • May 16, 2023

Poshmark is a leader in the online fashion resale market: report

More consumers are comfortable with secondhand clothing even as discretionary spending is down, according to Earnest Analytics.

By Laurel Deppen • May 15, 2023

Out of fashion: Apparel manufacturing needs a tech update

Tied to fax machines and Excel spreadsheets, many companies are resistant to change and slow to adapt to new ways of doing business.

By Krishna Thakker • May 10, 2023

ThredUp lists on alternative stock exchange

The resale company will commit to a vision for sustainable and inclusive business practices on the Long-Term Stock Exchange.

By Nate Delesline III • May 9, 2023

Farfetch launches European commercial partnership with Reebok

The new digital platforms are part of a larger plan by Reebok owner Authentic Brands Group to reposition its European e-commerce sites and expand its luxury product offerings.

By Lara Ewen • May 3, 2023

Nordstrom cuts tech workforce

The layoffs come weeks after the company named a new chief technology and information officer. 

By Kaarin Vembar • May 2, 2023

EBay introduces ‘Certified by Brand’ luxury resale program

The marketplace allows brands to scale their secondary market efforts, while shoppers gain access to more authenticated watches, handbags and jewelry.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 1, 2023

Athleisure’s prominence may stand the test of time, other trends may not: Bolt report

Artificial intelligence was another big part of the report, which may become a mainstay in shopping for fashion online.

By Laurel Deppen • April 27, 2023

Over 130 collections debut at AI Fashion Week

After designers showcase their virtual collections, three winners will go on to create real-world versions of their apparel.

By Natalie Schwartz • April 21, 2023

Lululemon debuts plant-based nylon shirts

Made in collaboration with sustainable materials company Geno, the products have the same lightweight feel as its other apparel, the company said.

By Cara Salpini • April 20, 2023

H&M Foundation funds tech to reduce microplastics in wastewater

The fast fashion giant’s charitable arm supported the technology as part of its five-year Planet First program, a $12 million investment.

By Laurel Deppen • April 20, 2023

American Eagle brings secondhand clothing shop to Snapchat

The augmented reality experience is part of the retailer’s new RE/AE digital shop and clothing collection curated with online resale platform ThredUp.

By Jessica Deyo • April 17, 2023

Gucci, Vans team up for Roblox scavenger hunt

The two fashion brands are linking their Roblox spaces in order to raise awareness of cross-brand collaboration in the metaverse.

By Sara Karlovitch • April 14, 2023

Syky launches luxury fashion incubator for digital designers

The platform’s founder hopes the initiative will serve as a springboard for the next generation of luxury fashion houses that are designing in the physical and online world.

By Natalie Schwartz • April 12, 2023

Outsiders are taking over fashion companies. Are they here to stay?

Fashion companies are looking beyond their ranks to find leaders who are well versed in technology and supply chain issues.

By Christopher Blomquist • April 3, 2023

Here’s what traditional and digital brands did for Metaverse Fashion Week

Despite glitchy graphics and slow response times, brands unveiled their fashion shows and immersive experiences as planned.

By Natalie Schwartz • March 31, 2023