Topshop's latest sale is a little different. The retailer is auctioning off the dresses made for stars who attended the prestigious Met Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York back in May. The gowns worn by British model Jourdan Dunn, actress Zoe Kravitz, models Kendall Jenner, Toni Garrn and Chanel Iman were created by hand at Topshop's workshop in London. Read More »
Michael Kors has debuted a new, cutting-edge line of very fashionable tech accessories, including phone-charging cases, earbuds and portable chargers designed to resemble lipstick and compact cases, with prices ranging from $59 to $140. "The men and women who I design for are constantly on the go," Kors told "WWD." "They live full lives, and they need their phones to work from morning until night, breakfast to boardroom, on business trips and vacation." Like Tory Burch, Ralph Lauren and Burberry, among others, Michael Kors is taking his tech accessories game to the next level. In 2014, Tory Burch launched a collection of bracelets for "Fitbit," Rebecca Minkoff designed technology-enabled jewelry, Ralph Lauren debuted the US Open's smart shirt and Diane von Furstenberg introduced a collection of optical frames and sunglasses for Google Glasses. Read More »
According to CNN, fashion and technology are coming together like never before. "Innovation is hugely important for brands to showcase," said Matthew Drinkwater, head of the fashion innovation agency at London College of Fashion. "There's recognition that the technology industry needs to engage with fashion lifestyle. All physical stores, not just premium brands, need to create a full experience for customers." Read More »
Ralph Lauren shows causal and formal designs in his Fall 2014 collection. Read More »