Gap Inc. announced that it is now disclosing its list of global factories that produce clothing across its six brands -- including Gap, Banana Republic, Old Navy, Piperlime, Athleta and Intermix -- in a push for increased transparency.

Sustainability is the buzzword du jour in fashion. But there has been a systemic failure on the part of the majority of companies to go beyond superficial marketing initiatives into making real progress when it comes to what kind of impact they have on the world.

Designers, fashion and beauty brands are all quickly adopting Instagram's latest feature, Stories, which mirrors Snapchat's short video format that allows users to build short stories which then disappear after 24 hours. Fashion designers are using it to show off-the-cusp scenes in their daily lives.

While brands were quick to jump on Instagram Stories, the major fashion publications were a bit more methodical about how the new offering could factor into their digital content strategies. While some started with office tours or exclusive interviews with celebrities and fashion icons, others opted for more strategic teaser...

Smashbox is making its virtual reality debut by giving viewers a peek into its origins, and taking them on a tour of Smashbox Studios, the fashion photography studio in Los Angeles where it was born.

Billie Whitehouse is in the business of creating an “enchanted” future. A lot of what the designer and founder of Wearable Experiments says can sound like “Minority Report,” but Whitehouse says that she envisions the connected future as being closer to Hogwarts and Harry Potter in reality. Whitehouse, the brains...

In the past year, W Magazine has grown its digital team from four to 16 people, with a focus on creating specific content not only for its website, but social platforms like Instagram and Facebook. With more than half of its website traffic coming through mobile, its publisher and chief...

Popular resale site Baghunter launched a concierge service designed to help users find preowned designer Chanel or Hermés bags within 72 hours for a one-time fee of $99. The effort highlights the ongoing focus on luxury resale, despite its fraught relationship with luxury retailers.

Co-founder and creative director of Combatant Gentlemen, Vishaal Melwani, is a third generation tailor and spent 17 years as an apprentice in the fashion industry before launching his direct to consumer business. He said his background and understanding the supply chain system is what helps him run this business model,...

A couple of years ago, Buzzfeed, guarantor of viral success, put Who What Wear editorial director Kat Collings in a listicle about the best Instagrammers in fashion. Her following soared from a few hundred to over 10,000 -- today, Collings has over 14,000 followers and an Instagram presence that gives...

People magazine is partnering with Cameron Dale, costume designer behind Pretty Little Liars, on its latest e-commerce People Shop venture. The online shop, which launched yesterday in tandem with the start of season seven, currently features 50 items as worn by the characters and will be updated in real-time as...

Carolina Herrera is a luxe brand becoming known for its digital experiments. The company recently launched her 2017 resort collection exclusively on the Snapchat-based publication, Sweet, to make the brand more relevant to a millennial audience. "Shows need to be covered by social media and it's not important, it is...