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Smart eyewear gets a 3D makeover

Vuzix, a prominent Smart Glasses and Augmented Reality (AR) technology supplier, has joined forces with Materialise, a pioneer in 3D printing, to expedite the design and production of smart eyewear using 3D printing technology. The collaboration aims to accelerate the development of innovative enterprise applications and enable third-party...

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The retail store of tomorrow will be staffed with avatars, robots and holograms

Physical stores will soon employ less humans but offer better customer experience. So say innovation leaders in the retail technology space. While this might be an answer to the staff shortages and worker strikes plaguing businesses post-pandemic what will it mean for the average shopper? “Avatarizing service people” is how Germany-based...

Business

Hugo Boss partners with Adobe to power 3D design methods

Adobe has announced it has been working with Hugo Boss to drive the fashion brand’s strategy around 3D and immersive design. Revealed during creativity conference Adobe Max, the partnership has involved the use of Adobe’s Substance 3D application, which the tech company said has enabled Hugo Boss to drive innovation and create new workflows. The...

Business

3D advertising comes to Facebook and Instagram

Taking another step in the direction of the metaverse, Meta, formerly Facebook, has introduced three-dimensional (3D) advertising to its social media platforms, bringing a more interactive way of displaying ads. Developed in collaboration with e-commerce technology company Vntana, the feature will be available through both Facebook and Instagram...

Fashion

JW Anderson to auction #harrystylescardigan NFT in partnership with Xydrobe

British fashion house JW Anderson has revealed it’s first non-fungible token (NFT) to be the #harrystylescardigan, developed in collaboration with the newly launched auction platform, Xydrobe. The Colourblock Patchwork Cardigan, from the label’s spring/summer 2020 menswear collection, has been recreated in NFT form by Xydrobe’s in-house team of...

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Joor to introduce 3D and AR features into B2B sales platform with Vntana

Wholesale marketplace Joor is set to increase its user experience offering with the integration of 3D and augmented reality (AR) technology into its platform, in partnership with e-commerce technology firm Vntana. The new implementation will allow Joor customers and retail partners to view visual assets in 3D and AR, as well as upload their...

Fashion

Weekday launches limited collection inspired by AR artist Harriet Davey

In a blurring of the physical and virtual worlds, Weekday has revealed a limited edition collection inspired by 3D artist and augmented reality (AR) creator, Harriet Davey. Entitled Dreamstate, the line explores the idea of avatars and AR through “otherworldly” designs. Flared pants, tied crop tops, faux fur coats, a harness and a green teddy...

Fashion

Charli Cohen and Selfridges partner for collection and VR experience celebrating Pokémon’s 25th anniversary

Alongside the implementation of an online 3D experience, designer Charli Cohen and luxury retailer Selfridges have come together to release a collection in honour of Pokémon’s silver anniversary. Additionally, Yahoo production house, Yahoo Ryot Lab worked with the two on the launch of the immersive shopping platform Electric/City, in the form of...

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Vila’s 3D journey from samples to showroom

Danish label Vila held its first buyer event based entirely on 3D technology this year. So how did the Bestseller-owned brand create the virtual experience and how far has Vila come in its 3D design process? A designer and sales manager share their journey. Two avatars greeted buyers from Europe’s biggest online retailers at the entrance to Vila...

Fashion

Mango launches 3D-printed accessories collection

Spanish fashion retailer Mango has launched a new capsule collection of accessories manufactured using 3D printing technology. The collection is on sale exclusively via Mango’s online store and is available across the majority of countries in which it operates. The collection comprises seven pieces: a bag, sandals, a necklace and four pieces of...

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Zac Posen showcases 3D printed couture at Met Gala

American fashion designer Zac Posen dressed celebrities Katie Holmes, Jourdan Dunn, Nina Dobrev, Gia Coppola and Deepika Padukone in sculptural 3D printed gowns and accessories to celebrate the 2019 Met Gala. Posen and his creative team, explained in a statement that they had a vision inspired by the concept of freezing natural objects in...