Chanel has a created Chair of Savoir-Faire at the Institut Français de la Mode (IFM), part of a five-year commitment to the leading Paris fashion college.

The Broomfield, Colorado-based footwear company has taken the first major step toward its target of having net zero emissions with the launch of a bio-based version of its Croslite material, set to hit shelves in 2022.

Facebook Inc launched its first smart glasses on Thursday in a step toward its aim of offering true augmented-reality spectacles.

Backed by new funding, the Boston-based personal fitness membership service has announced the launch of Whoop Body, a line of smart apparel featuring the latest in the company’s performance-monitoring technology.

Eco-friendly tights are about to make their debut. UK-based hosiery brand Hēdoïne is launching biodegradable tights on 7 September and via a Selfridges pop-up on 20 September.

Vans introduced on Wednesday a new interactive experience to Roblox users, marking the brand’s first venture into the metaverse.

The global beauty giant is partnering with Clue, a period-tracker app, to better understand the impact of menstrual cycles on women's skin and ultimately develop targeted skincare products.

The iconic American fashion brand has taken its first step into purchasable digital apparel with the release of a collection on the Gen Z-focused 3D avatar platform.

​Very.co.uk has extended its next-day-delivery cut-off for customer orders from 7pm to 10pm, courtesy of automated technology at its Skygate fulfilment centre.

The North Face announced on Friday a partnership with sustainable textile material company Spinnova to develop new sustainable, high-performance textiles for the outdoor apparel category.

Fashion-fitting augmented reality (AR) company Reactive Reality is set to launch its PictoFit Shopping mobile and web apps to “significantly enhance the shopping experience for its customers".

Snapchat evidently sees the future in augmented reality. The social network's parent company, Snap Inc., has just bought Vertebrae, a firm specializing in 3D product modeling.

Logistics giant DHL is working with Bulgarian aircraft developer Dronamics on rolling out cross-border and inter-city drones aimed at overcoming strained supply chains, executives involved say.

The digital-first resale platform for designer handbags and accessories has announced the launch of Clair Trade, an instant trade-in program allowing customers to buy and sell pieces in one transaction.

Few cultures create as many products devoted to beauty as France, and few nations have as many beauty parlors as the French. One reason a new technology using LEDs to regenerate cells is causing a stir in France.