TechThese virtual stores are a joyful twist on e-commerceOnline experiences that evoke the serendipity of traditional retail—complete with aisles of shelves—make shopping fun again. And they’re pandemic-safe, too.
Co.DesignTrina Turk is the fashion icon we need right now“I’ve always been drawn to bright vintage prints because they represent optimism,” says the California designer, who has a new book out. “We can respond to the world around us with joy.”
Co.DesignBefore you go back-to-school shopping, read this report on toxic fashionA new report says that brands like J.Crew, Urban Outfitters, Forever21, and Carter’s fail to disclose important information about their chemical practices.
Co.DesignWe wore Ralph Lauren’s $899 self-heating jacket into the Polar VortexThere’s no escaping this extreme cold. For times when down alone just won’t cut it, heated jackets are slowly becoming mainstream.
Co.DesignWhy Club Monaco is stealing tricks from scrappy startupsThe 33-year-old brand has 140 stores worldwide. How does it stay relevant amid fierce competition from retail juggernauts and direct-to-consumer brands?
Innovation By DesignAt The Opening Ceremony, U.S. Athletes Wear High-Tech HeatersTheir parkas have a conductive ink heater that connects to a battery pack.
Most Creative PeopleWhy Ralph Lauren’s Son Chose To Become The Brand’s First Chief Innovation OfficerDavid Lauren has been at the forefront of the company’s tech-forward initiatives. Here, he explains why the new job made sense for him.
Innovation By DesignWatch 4-Story-Tall Holographic Models Strut Through Central ParkBonus: Holographic Ralph Lauren does a jig.
Innovation By DesignWatch 4-Story-Tall Holographic Models Strut Through Central ParkBonus: Holographic Ralph Lauren does a jig.
TechJ.Crew And Kate Spade To Foster The Next Big Fashion Tech StartupsA new accelerator, New York Fashion Tech Lab, offers mentorships with top retailers for companies working at the intersection of fashion, retail, and technology.
Co.DesignFashion Designers Are Finally Getting Serious About Wearable DevicesWhy your new favorite device could be designed by Tory Burch or Rachel Zoe, not Apple or Google
TechNetflix-Facebook Integration Coming, Verizon Wants Google Wallet Off The Galaxy Nexus, Ralph Lauren Puts Catalog On E-cards
Fast Company MagazineRalph Lauren’s $13 Billion BetDavid Lauren is turning his father’s empire into a digital leader–and shaking up the fashion industry.
Co.Design8 Priceless Cars From Ralph Lauren’s Legendary Collection [Slideshow]On view now at Les Arts Décoratifs in Paris.
Fast Company MagazineCan Contemporary Design Make Harris Tweed Cool Again?Sherlock Holmes’s creator wore it. So did your grandfather. Can contemporary fashion and design make Harris cool again?
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