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Alipay introduces artificial intelligence payment infrastructure
Chinese digital platform Alipay has introduced its full-stack artificial intelligence payment solution to partners across various industries, including traditional retailers and technology firms. The company debuted two new services this week, AI Wallet and Token Pay, to support the rapid growth of the agentic commerce ecosystem. The launch...
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Video: Tim Blanks interviews Jonathan Anderson on Dior transition
Jonathan Anderson’s seminal first year as the Creative Director of Dior is the compelling focus of an in-depth conversation with fashion journalist Tim Blanks, published exclusively in the highly anticipated System Issue No. 25. The extensive discussion offers a rare, candid glimpse into the enormous professional and creative undertaking of...
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Pas Normal Studios and Salomon launch SS26 crossover collection
Pas Normal Studios and French outdoor brand Salomon are launching a joint crossover collection for the spring/summer 2026 season. The line combines the technical cycling DNA and design codes of Pas Normal Studios' experimental T.K.O. line with Salomon's performance expertise, the Danish cycling label announced on Monday. At the heart of the...
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Lauro De Marinis, known as Achille Lauro, is new creative director of Dondup
Lauro De Marinis, the Italian singer-songwriter known as Achille Lauro, has taken on the role of creative director at Dondup, Milan-based ready-to-wear brand. Lauro will present his first capsule collection on June 15 during his concert at the San Siro stadium in Milan. In his new role, De Marinis will lead Dondup's design studio with the...
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Mina Piccinini appointed president of Moncler Grenoble
Moncler has appointed Mina Piccinini as president of Moncler Grenoble. Piccinini is a long-standing figure within the group and was previously the chief marketing and corporate strategy officer. This appointment is part of a broader reorganisation. Rod Manley will take over marketing responsibilities, while Piccinini will retain corporate...
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Video: 24 hours in the life of Nude Project's CEO
Nude Project opens the doors to its internal operations in a new video that shows how the growth of one of today's most followed streetwear brands is managed. The episode follows CEO Álex Benlloch, covering meetings, decisions and the dynamics between the finance, buying, design and retail teams that sustain the company's pace of expansion. Amid...
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Video: Charlotte Gainsbourg, A unique figure in the world of art and fashion
Charlotte Gainsbourg, actress and musician, was born in London and raised in Paris, the daughter of Jane Birkin and Serge Gainsbourg. Her career began at 13 with her acting debut in Paroles et Musique and her musical debut with "Lemon Incest," a duet with her father. She won a Cesar Award in 1986 for L’Effrontée and released her debut album that...
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Video: How Chanel's Tokyo Lights fosters filmmaking talent
Tokyo Lights is a prestigious mentorship programme that stands as a testament to the profound and enduring relationship between Chanel and the world of cinema. This unique initiative is wholeheartedly supported by the House of Chanel, underscoring the brand's long-standing commitment to nurturing creative talent and fostering the future of...
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Puma and A$AP Rocky launch 3D printed Mostro mule
German sportswear company Puma, in collaboration with musician and designer A$AP Rocky, is launching a radically reinterpreted shoe model using a 3D printing process. The futuristic mule silhouette premiered in February at the fashion show for AWGE, the artist's label, in New York. It is now being released in a striking blue and red colourway...
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Video: Laird Mackintosh's private Ralph Lauren archive becomes accessible via Thoroughbred New York
Laird Mackintosh, a devoted collector of vintage Ralph Lauren, has cultivated what is now considered one of the world's most comprehensive and coveted private archives of the brand. His passion began over forty years ago, stemming from his early employment at a Polo store in Calgary, a role that sparked a lifelong dedication to acquiring the...
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