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Resale robot 'Vnyx' photographs and prices second-hand clothing in two minutes

On the 25,000 square metre site of Milieuwerk, near Sloterdijk, Amsterdam, a group of brand owners, textile processors and investors have gathered for the launch of Vnyx. This robot is set to transform resale into an attractive market. Iced coffee and homemade pastries are ready for the attendees. From a two-metre-high mountain of clothes –...

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At Chanel, Matthieu Blazy Turns Gabrielle's Bookshelf Into Couture

Paris - Designer Matthieu Blazy presented his second haute couture collection for the legendary French brand on Tuesday. The collection featured references to fairytales like “Jack and the Beanstalk” and historical pieces from the Chanel archive. Set against a backdrop of colourful flowers, vines and magic mirrors at the Grand Palais near the...

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Iris van Herpen: Only she could invent the world's first 'plasma' dress

In Paris, Iris van Herpen once again demonstrated that nature is an excellent starting point for fashion's most luxurious segment. She debuted 'plasma' dresses in her Sonic Starquakes collection, which is inspired by the structures of 'starquakes', or exploding supernovae. Similar to terrestrial earthquakes, stars vibrate with waves of energy...

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Whering secures funding from Ebay Ventures and Google AI Futures

Wardrobe styling app Whering has raised 7 million US dollars in funding led by Ebay Ventures and Google AI Futures Fund, as it surpasses 10 million users globally. The London-based start-up, which launched in 2021 and was inspired by the iconic virtual wardrobe in the movie ‘Clueless,’ helps people create outfits from clothing and accessories...