What Is Your Definition Of Fashion?

A version of this story was originally published in 2022. Thanks to a seemingly constant procession of historic cultural and macroeconomic events — from pandemics, trade disruptions and inflation surges, to the rise of Gen Z and new technology — the fashion industry is changing faster than ever. One byproduct of this is a job market that looks pretty different today than it did a few years ago . As technology revolutionizes the way we shop and consume information, some of the fastest-growing fashion companies are starting to look and act more like tech companies . The National Retail Federation (NRF) and Forrester Research recently predicted that, by 2029, 29% of total U.S. retail sales will come from e-commerce. Their study also found that 45% of retail business and tech professionals, whose companies prioritize customer experience, said that "adding or improving digital experiences was a key action for them." Innovation is happening faster than ever, brands are inves...

In the age of AI shopping agents, finding a human touch is becoming increasingly rare. ChatGPT is working on positioning itself as a destination for personalized shopping recommendations , while major brands like Gap and Ralph Lauren (among many others) have embraced their own AI assistants. Leading affiliate marketing platform ShopMy is approaching things a little differently. Rather than churning out another AI agent, it's introducing Noir, a concierge personal shopping experience connecting consumers with real human curators. Launching on Wednesday, Noir allows shoppers to receive personalized recommendations across product categories, essentially functioning as a "personal shopper in your pocket," ShopMy Co-founder Tiffany Lopinsky tells Fashionista. Consumers can send in prompts ("I need a floor-length gown for a black-tie wedding ," for example) that are routed to ShopMy's personal shoppers, who are called "curators" in the platform...

"The fresher the better" is a guiding principle most of us follow when it comes to what we eat and drink. But is that also the case when it comes to skin care ? Yes, according to the people behind "freshly made" skin-care brands like Exponent, Skinome and Skin at Peace. Unlike typical skin-care companies, these "fresh" brands create ointments, ampules and salves in small batches to retain potency of active ingredients — antioxidants, vitamins and botanical extracts — that tend to degrade over time, often without the use of preservatives common in standard skin care. While the FDA doesn't require cosmetics to have specific shelf lives or expiration dates on labels, the industry standard is that unopened skin-care products generally last two to three years, while opened products should be used within six months to a year. Conversely, freshly made, preservative-free skin-care needs to be used with much more urgency, usually within two to six months. W...

Occasionally, we use affiliate links on our site. This in no way affects our editorial decision-making. Fashion Launches Alo's New Sneaker Alo expanded its sneaker range with the launch of the Alo Trail, a "high-performance silhouette engineered for multi-terrain movement through different worlds," per a press release. The style marks the brand's fourth sneaker offering. Available in three neutral colorways, it retails for $295. Get it at aloyoga.com . Levi's x Bode Photo: Courtesy of Bode Levi’s and New York–based American luxury label Bode dropped a limited-edition collaboration on Friday, "blending personal storytelling with classic American denim ." Designed by Emily Adams Bode Aujla, the Levi's x Bode Barrel Racer Jean "draws inspiration from her childhood memories and her childhood pony named Checkers, a retire...

These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Friday. Stefano Gabbana Isn't Exiting Dolce & Gabbana Stefano Gabbana has stepped down from his management positions in the Dolce & Gabbana group, but contrary to earlier reports, he has not ceased his creative activities. Effective as of Jan. 1, 2026, Gabbana has resigned from his positions within Dolce & Gabbana Holding Srl, Dolce & Gabbana Trademarks Srl and Dolce & Gabbana Srl, the company clarified. { Vogue Business /paywalled} Jo Malone Responds to Estée Lauder Companies Lawsuit Estée Lauder Companies issued high court proceedings against Jo Malone and Zara U.K. for using Malone's name on certain products, and now Malone has responded via an Instagram video . Malone explains her side of the story, noting that her professional relationship with Zara began seven years ago and that they have gone "above and beyond" to ensure the fragrances they collaborated on were clearly from Malone, the ...

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