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Cultuurfonds Mode Stipendium celebrated with livestream and digital fashion shown in a virtual gallery

On Tuesday October 15 2024 at 5:00 PM (17:00 CEST), the Cultuurfonds and the Dutch Fashion Foundation will announce the winner of the 13th edition of the Cultuurfonds Mode Stipendium. This stipend consisting of a financial contribution of 50,000 euros will be festively presented to one of the best Dutch fashion designers of the moment in De...

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Join us at 3D Next Lvl 3.0 in November 2024

In a unique collaboration, the International Apparel Federation (IAF), Alvanon Europe, Amsterdam Fashion Institute (AMFI) and Albstadt-Sigmaringen University have joined forces to organize 3D NEXT LVL 3.0 in Amsterdam, one of the major 3D digital industry events on the global calendar. This innovative two-day event, taking place on Thursday...

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Meta reveals augmented reality glasses, Orion

Meta, always at the forefront of innovation, has once again revolutionised the digital world by unveiling its augmented reality (AR) glasses, Orion. Revealed at its Meta Connect conference, this device could one day replace smartphones, and has the potential to open up new perspectives for the fashion sector. By combining the latest advances in...

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Save the Date: 3D Next Level 3.0 Event in November 2024 – Amsterdam, Netherlands

IAF, the Amsterdam Fashion Institute (AMFI), Hochschule Albstadt and Alvanon are organizing the second edition of the 3D Next LVL 3.0 Event. It will be held on November 21-22, 2024 at AMFI in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. This innovative event will offer great insights into the product and process innovations in digital product creation (DPC) from...

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Coach steps into Roblox and Zepeto metaverses

US fashion brand Coach has entered metaverse platforms Roblox and Zepeto as part of its ongoing ‘Find Your Courage’ campaign, dedicated to aiding users in the exploration and discovery of their identities. Through the initiative, and via the two platforms, users will be able to access digital iterations of Coach’s spring 2024 collection, in what...

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CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund partners with mobile styling game

The CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund, which supports the next generation of American fashion talent, is partnering with new mobile fashion styling game Fashion League. The free-to-play mobile game from Finfin Play AG created by Theresia Le Battistini will debut during New York Fashion Week in September. It blends fashion, inclusivity and e-commerce and...

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Mango debuts first AI-generated campaign

Forget for one moment the complex interplay between technological advancement and traditional creative processes in the fashion industry, and have a look at Mango’s first AI-generated campaign. The Spanish high street giant has shrugged off any concerns about AI potentially homogenising fashion imagery, unveiling an AI-generated campaign for its...

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An inspiring vision for the future of cotton & design

Cotton Incorporated announces winners of The Cotton Forward: 3D Fashion Design Challenge with Arts Thread Cotton Incorporated announces winners of Cotton Forward: 3D Fashion Design Challenge in collaboration with Arts Thread. This exciting competition invited future industry professionals to create innovative fashion designs using cotton fabrics...

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E.l.f. Beauty launches commerce on Roblox

E.l.f. Beauty has expanded its collaboration with Roblox to become the first beauty brand to test real-world commerce on the virtual universe platform. In a statement, the beauty brand said the move would further its mission to bring the best beauty to every eye, lip and face, while continuing to engage with its “vibrant and growing Roblox...

Retail

Walmart launches influencer-curated virtual shopping platform, Walmart Realm

Walmart has launched a new immersive online shopping platform designed to gamify consumers' shopping journeys. Dubbed Walmart Realm, the virtual platform features three different shopping environments that are driven by social trends and curated by social media influencers. The online shopping ‘realms’ include the underwater world of So Jelly,...

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Reebok launches AI fashion experience on Instagram

Sportswear brand Reebok has unveiled a custom AI fashion experience on Instagram designed to expand the boundaries of sneaker culture by putting new technology into the hands of everyday consumers. The ‘Reebok Impact’ experience allows consumers to create AI-infused, custom digital sneakers by sending one of their photo memories via Instagram DM...

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Case law: How protected is a brand in the metaverse?

In a rapidly digitising world, protecting brands is becoming increasingly complex and essential, even alongside the rise of the metaverse. With the evolution of technologies such as virtual reality (VR), the metaverse is becoming a new arena in which companies need to establish and protect their brand identity. What exactly is the metaverse and...