Digital snippets: Farfetch acquires Browns, Net-a-Porter launches social network, Warby Parker raises $100m
A round-up of the latest stories to know about surrounding all things fashion and tech…
- Browns acquired by Farfetch as part of omnichannel growth strategy [BoF]
- Fashion retailer Net-a-Porter’s new social network wants to combine your photo-sharing and shopping in one app (as pictured) [Quartz]
- Warby Parker raises $100m to expand store network, technology [Fashionista]
- The Rodarte designers are making a movie [The Cut]
- Toms wants you to Instagram your bare feet for charity [Fashionista]
- The future of retail looks like Macy’s, not Amazon [L2]
- Infographic: wearable tech at the intersection of function and fashion [AdWeek]
- How 3-D printing is saving the Italian artisan [Bloomberg]
- Could 3-D body scanners help you find the perfect pair of jeans? [AdWeek]
- Launching a fashion Kickstarter? Consider this [Medium]
- V-Files relaunches as trendy start-up determined to become the shoppable Instagram [Business Insider]
- With big names and money flowing in, tech start-ups in India heat up [NY Times]
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