Flip shuts-down, MySize acquires ShoeSize.Me, 'Banana AI Saree' trend Flip’s $1B fashion app collapses; MySize buys ShoeSize.Me to fix fit; Google’s Nano Banana saree trend goes viral.
Ralph's styling bot, Tagg Me launches, Fashion's knockoff challenge Ralph Lauren launches Ask Ralph AI stylist; Tagg Me debuts personalized shopping extension; Independent designers fight AI-fueled fast fashion knockoffs.
Vivrelle's AI Stylist, Shein pulls controversial image, Crystal pioneers smart thermal clothing Vivrelle, Revolve, and FWRD launch AI stylist Ella to unify shopping experiences; Shein investigates possible AI misuse after viral image controversy; Crystal and HKPC develop graphene thermal wear with real-world applications.
Nano Banana raises the bar, Zalando loses EU court fight, hyper-personalised shopping is here Google’s new AI image model brings brand-quality visuals to the masses; Zalando’s failed DSA appeal signals fashion platforms face Big Tech-level scrutiny; and AI fashion agents like Gensmo are turning online shopping into a hyper-personalised experience.
J.Crew Quietly Uses AI, AI-Powered Personalisation Comes to Kenneth Cole, AI Dressed Me (and It Worked) J.Crew 'caught' using AI to Recreate Its Vintage Aesthetic; Kenneth Cole Deploys Selectika AI for Smarter Online Shopping; Testing AI for Fashion Advice IRL
Lululemon hires AI head, M&S on use of AI in campaigns, Korean AI styling platform Lululemon sets the pace with significant AI hire; M&S prioritizes authentic visuals over AI; Sinsayouramdan launches AI styling platform
Clo launches 2025.1, H&M furthers use of robotics, football team uses AI for fashion line Latest CLO release adds 27 new tools; H&M expands its adoption of warehouse robots; football team Como Women launches AI-designed fashion line
Power from clothes, BetterGroup raises, Nike 3D Printed Air Max 1000 Researchers develop 3D printed polymers that harvest energy; BetterGroup raises €2.1m for AI fashion shoot software; Nike and Zellerfeld launch a 3D printed Air Max 1000
Smart glasses patents, Saks AI homepage, AI ethics Apple and Samsung file patents revealing two different approaches to wearables; Saks gives its homepage the AI treatment; and the disquiet over Vogue's use of AI models rumbles on.
Nike 3D printing patent, China's robotics advantage, Launchmetrics brand perception AI Nike patents method for custom-fit 3D printed shoes; the Interline discusses China's advantage in the robotics game; Launchmetrics releases brand perception tools