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500 designs, 5 designers: AI’s dazzling jewelry math
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500 designs, 5 designers: AI’s dazzling jewelry math

The tech can compress a six-month jewelry launch cycle into four weeks, but the industry is grappling with issues concerning IP and creativity.
Samreen Ahmad · · 6 min read
Love Bonito’s international fit

Love Bonito’s international fit

Love Bonito is balancing international expansion with profitability pressures, while cybersecurity firms face their toughest battle yet with AI.
Miguel Cordon · · 5 min read
Love Bonito eyes Middle East’s long-term prospects as losses trim
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Love Bonito eyes Middle East’s long-term prospects as losses trim

Sales in Singapore has slowed, but Love Bonito’s international operations picked up the slack. Now, it’s eyeing the Middle East for further expansion.
Miguel Cordon · · 4 min read
Shein tried to shed China. Its IPO now hinges on embracing it
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Shein tried to shed China. Its IPO now hinges on embracing it

After downplaying its Chinese roots, Shein’s potential Hong Kong IPO is changing its narrative. Here’s why the China-shedding strategy has its limits.
Ivy Yang · · 5 min read

A new take on vegan leather without fossil fuels

Most vegan leather is still plastic. TômTex creates a 100% bio-based, non-toxic alternative for brands seeking to cut fossil fuel dependence.
Peter Cowan · · 3 min read
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India’s Nykaa parent shares rise 2.9% on strong Q3 outlook

Nykaa said its beauty segment expects NSV growth in the high twenties percentage, marking the strongest performance in the past six quarters.
Naomi Li Gan · · 2 min read
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Vietnam’s D2C fashion brand Coolmate closes series C funding

The company said the new funding will help it expand internationally, increase offline retail presence, and grow its women’s product line.
Grace Priscilla Teo · · 2 min read
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France reports Shein for selling ‘childlike sex dolls’ online

The company said it is investigating how these listings circumvented screening measures and is taking corrective action.
Diya Lal · · 2 min read
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Indonesian fashion brand Buttonscarves opens store in SG

The new outlet is located at Basement 1 of the airport complex, which draws more than 80 million international visitors annually.
Naomi Li Gan · · 2 min read

Shein’s style under strain

Shein’s breakneck growth is losing steam as trade wars and rising costs start to bite. We look at what’s next for the fast-fashion giant.
Peter Cowan · · 4 min read