AI Is Proving a Tough Sell to Fashion’s Next Generation

Why Beauty Brands Love Athletes; Gorpcore's Future at Milan and Pitti

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TODAY: MONDAY, JUNE 12, 2023 Fashion schools are starting to offer courses in designing with AI – though many students aren't thrilled about using the technology. Sports stars like Angel Reese and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander have become go-to ambassadors for beauty brands. Wellness is meant to be beauty's next big growth driver, but nailing the experience hasn't been easy, writes Rachel Strugatz. The next iteration of the gorpcore trend will play out at Pitti Uomo and Milan Men's this week. Skims will open its first UK pop-up, in a space at Selfridges dedicated to its swimwear line.

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TECHNOLOGY Generative AI Is Proving a Tough Sell to Fashion's Next Generation By Marc Bain

Many fashion students, far from being unmitigated technophiles, are still distrusting of the technology, while educators at schools from London's Central Saint Martin to Parsons in New York are navigating how best to approach it. READ MORE

BEAUTY Why Athletes Are Beauty's Real MVPs By Daniel-Yaw Miller

Gen-Z sports stars like Angel Reese and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander have become unlikely ambassadors for cosmetics brands, connecting them to underserved communities. Some are even bypassing partnerships to launch beauty ventures of their own. READ MORE

BEAUTY Why Is It So Hard for the Beauty Industry to Get Wellness Right? By Rachel Strugatz

The segment is meant to be beauty's next holy grail, but nailing the experience hasn't been easy. READ MORE

LUXURY At Pitti and Milan Men's, It's Gorpcore vs. Quiet Luxury By Brian Baskin and Daniel-Yaw Miller

A host of buzzy emerging designers will bring the hipster-meets-hiking trend to Italy, while heritage labels are riding high on the craze for pricey, muted style. That, plus what else to watch for this week. READ MORE

Kim Kardashian's Skims to Open First UK Pop-Up READ MORE

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