Fashion

From fairy dust to sculptural fashion: AW26 trends from Tokyo

Tokyo Fashion Week marks the end of the international autumn/winter 2026 womenswear runway season. In the Japanese capital, designers looked to the past, drawing inspiration from bygone eras and mythical creatures. They also showcased their skill for craftsmanship and the creation of fashion sculptures. Fashion history FW26 (from left to right):...

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BusinessMember

AI moves into fashion’s C-suite

As fashion navigates economic uncertainty and technological disruption, the C-suite is being redrawn. Artificial intelligence is no longer confined to design studios or marketing dashboards, it is now reshaping executive leadership itself. At Kering, CEO Luca de Meo last week appointed the group’s first chief digital, AI & IT officer, Pierre...

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Retail|REPORT

When AI shares incorrect information, 58 percent of shoppers blame the brand

It’s no big secret that artificial intelligence is changing the face of retail. Applicable at nearly every stage of the broader product lifecycle, more and more consumers across the globe are using large language models (LLMs) from ChatGPT to Gemini for online shopping. Turning to AI to discover, compare, and select which products from which...

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Culture|In Pictures

V&A celebrates the legacy of Elsa Schiaparelli with new exhibition

While Elsa Schiaparelli’s name might not be as recognisable as Coco Chanel or Christian Dior, who have been the focus of previous V&A exhibitions, her influence on fashion and couture is just as pronounced, and the new exhibit in London traces the origins of Maison Schiaparelli and how it became a fashion disruptor by drawing inspiration from...

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