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Bits & Bytes | Digital Bubbles, Neuroscience, Apple, 3D Printing

Bits & Bytes is a weekly roundup of the most important news in the fast evolving fashion-tech space.
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  • Kate Abnett

"Online Bubbles Swelling In World Of Fashion" (Forbes)
"In the world of fashion, where for the most part, there are already too many retailers and brands chasing after consumers who don't need more "stuff," we're seeing new digital bubbles form, that are being valued beyond credulity."

"Can Neuroscience Unlock the Luxury Mind?(The Business of Fashion)
"For years, fashion and luxury companies have tried to anticipate and cater to the deep, subconscious desires of consumers. Can neuroscience help?"

"Jony Ive Explains Why Apple Is Entering the Luxury Market" (Bloomberg)
"Jonathan Ive spoke about the Apple Watch at the Condé Nast International Luxury Conference, explaining that the company developed its own gold alloy for the high-end version of its smartwatch."

"Something Old (Bridal Wear) Meets the New (3-D Printing)" (The New York Times)
"A number of designers and companies are experimenting with clothing and accessories created on 3-D printers, which can be programmed to combine layers upon layers of material into a one-of-a-kind object or garment."

"Online Fashion Marketplace Poshmark Raises $25 Million Funding Round" (Bloomberg)
"The fashion marketplace announced on Tuesday that it has raised $25 million in venture funding, bringing its total funding to $47.2 million."

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