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Arvind Limited Puts Denim Innovation on Display at Kingpins New York
At the upcoming Kingpins Show in New York on July 23 and 24, the manufacturer will spotlight some of its…
With WhatsApp Partnership, L’Oréal Paris Wants People to Ask Beauty Genius — Not ChatGPT — for Beauty Help
After soft-launching the generative AI-powered beauty advice and education tool in October, L'Oréal Paris is…
From Dominique Ropion to Mona Kattan — Eight Fragrance Makers Tell the Inspirations Behind Your Favorite Scents
How a trip to Turkey catalyzed Ropion's now-iconic Portrait of a Lady scent for Editions de Parfums Frederic…
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Footwear Innovation Foundation Launches Contest to Encourage Game-Changing Ideas
The FIF is an autonomous research think tank working with the FDRA to shape the shoe industry's future.
EXCLUSIVE: Feben’s Mini Twist Finds Pulp Friction With OnceMore
OnceMore has teamed with Feben on the Mini Twist, blending her signature style with fabric made from wood…
Tech-driven Beauty: How Perfect Corp. Is Shaping the Future of Personalized Care With AI
Celebrating a decade of innovation, Perfect Corp.'s partnership with the Estée Lauder Cos. has created…
Sara Blakely and Leslie Blodgett Are Rebels With a Cause
The entrepreneurs and friends both built iconic brands without a roadmap.
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The issue is a deep dive on the innovations transforming the global denim industry for the better.
NYFTL Names 2025 Cohort Shaping Fashion’s Future
Meet the six startups shaping the future of fashion and technology as this year's New York Fashion Tech Lab…
From Tariffs to Unpredictable Weather, Here Were 5 of the Biggest Footwear Business Issues of 2024
As 2024 comes to a close, here were some of the biggest business issues that defined the footwear industry…
EXCLUSIVE: Vionic Launches Innovation Lab, Will Release Step-In Footwear Next Year
For this project, Vionic has tapped 11 professionals, including podiatrists, a sports chiropractor and a…
Sustainability Is a Mindset Centered On Organizational Commitment
Executives at Interloop and Faherty Brand talk about the mindset of doing good, while innovating with…
How Hoka’s Approach to Innovation Has Made the Brand More Competitive in the Hot Running Market
As its popularity grows, Hoka isn't losing sight of the original vision that powered its growth — and the…
The Mills Fabrica Reflects on 5 Years of Eco-Innovation
With 100-plus global brand partnerships, The Mills Fabrica's second impact report underscores the power of…
EXCLUSIVE: Fashion For Good Partners With Adidas, On and More Brands to Make Footwear’s Supply Chain More Sustainable
The platform felt now was the right time to start leaning more heavily into footwear sustainability after…