Digital snippets: Macy’s, Margiela, Farfetch, Longchamp, Versace, Polo Ralph Lauren
A round-up of the latest stories to know about surrounding all things fashion and tech…
- Macy’s aims to become retail tech powerhouse with latest moves [Fortune]
- Maison Martin Margiela reveals 8-chapter cryptic film [Dazed Digital]
- Farfetch launches new Discover app: a shoppable tour guide to the world’s most fashionable cities [Co.Design]
- Made in Britain denim brand Hiut Denim Co pushes boundaries of consumer interaction with new window “hack” installation [WGSN blogs]
- Alexa Chung reads her own book in new Longchamp video [Fashionista]
- Versace embeds instant e-commerce in runway show livestream [Luxury Daily]
- How 3D printing will impact our future: A rundown of companies to keep your eyes on [TheNextWeb]
- Could Apple Pay kill the traditional wallet? [AdAge]
- Top 10 stop-motion artists doing brilliant work for brands on Vine [AdWeek]
- To pay or not to pay: major survey reveals what bloggers expect from brands [Marketing Magazine]
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