fashion
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.
Love Bonito’s international fit
Love Bonito is balancing international expansion with profitability pressures, while cybersecurity firms face their toughest battle yet with AI.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.



