France becomes the first major European country to regulate ultra-fast fashion, targeting Shein and Temu while sparing Zara and H&M; New Look adopts AI platform Fermat to cut sampling from design; virtual try-on tools face scrutiny over AI that can subtly slim users' bodies.
Noetix’s robot takes to the catwalk in Paris; AI tools tackling fashion’s $140B overproduction problem; Zelig’s styling engine blending data with intuition.
Ralph Lauren launches Ask Ralph AI stylist; Tagg Me debuts personalized shopping extension; Independent designers fight AI-fueled fast fashion knockoffs.
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.
Bestseller invests in polyester recycling firm matterr; Shein showcases 60 new tools; Pinterest launches thrift shop to tap into Gen Z secondhand obsession
