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Bamboo Luxury Loungewear You’ll Want to Wear Inside and Out
[Product]
2022/11/18 09:03
Cozy Earth is a luxury brand, most widely known for its ultra-soft sheets chosen by Oprah to put on her list of “Favorite Things” in 2018. While customer reviews are overwhelmingly high, there’s more to the company than its famed bedding. Most recently, that includes a line of loungewear that you can wear indoors or out — a dedication to quality that is meant to keep you wearing them for de...
(Patent) Sony Patent For NFT and Blockchain Technology Uncovered
[Tech]
2022/11/17 09:10
Sony has published a patent that suggests its exploring ways of the history of in-game assets using the blockchain and NFTs.The patent, titled "Tracking Unique In-Game Digital Assets Using Tokens on a Distributed Ledger" shows a theoretical mechanism for tracking the changes to in-game assets, including ownership, visual appearance and metadata (thanks, Gamesual)."Individuals often find it mean...
(PDF) Bain - How Brands Can Embrace the Sustainable Fashion Opportunity
[Business]
2022/11/17 09:09
Brands can accelerate and capitalize on this opportunity as more fashion consumers become champions for sustainability.About 15% of global fashion consumers are already highly concerned about sustainability and consistently make purchasing decisions to lower their impact. That percentage could increase to more than 50% in the coming years as more shoppers gravitate toward sustainable practices....
Tesla Apple CarPlay Concept
[Design]
2022/11/17 09:08
After sharing a sharp concept last year imagining what the future of CarPlay could look like in a Tesla Model 3/Y, designer John Calkins is back with another vision, this time a “modular, customizable layout.” Check out a closer look at this Tesla CarPlay UI that includes elements from the next-generation CarPlay Apple has teased.In the time since John shared his previous “Autos” concept,...
The Rise of Oat Milk
[Business]
2022/11/17 09:07
Oatly. The alt milk makers are struggling to meet their lofty expectations.The oat bloatAlt milk company Oatly saw its share price sink some 17% this week after the plant-based beverage maker reported a disappointing third quarter.There was a lot to digest from Oatly, much of which left a sour aftertaste. Losses were wider than expected, sales weren’t up to scratch, and the company announced t...
This Air Purifier Hangs From Your Ceiling to Give Light and a Sense of Calm - Abell
[Design]
2022/11/17 09:06
Abell is a discreet bell in the shape of a hanging lamp is an air purifier in disguise.Thanks to the recent pandemic, air purifiers have become more popular and more common inside homes. Most of these come in tall boxes or cylinders that stand somewhere on the floor, a design that makes it easy to move it around where it’s needed. As they become a more common presence, however, it might make s...
Bain - Global Luxury Goods Market Seen Growing 21% in 2022 to 1.4 Trillion Euros
[Business]
2022/11/17 09:05
Global luxury goods market takes 2022 leap forward and remains poised for further growth despite economic turbulence.The US and Europe are still leading while new luxury markets are emerging. In 2022, the luxury market generated positive growth for 95% of brands.The global luxury market is projected to grow by 21% in 2022, reaching €1.4 trillion; the personal luxury goods market is expected to...
Where the Next 1,000 Babies Will Be Born
[Consumer]
2022/11/17 09:04
Every four minutes, there are an estimated 1,000 births on Earth. But where are these babies most likely to be born statistically? Data from the CIA's World Factbook, reproduced by Visual Capitalist, provides a picture of global demographics, showing the number of babies born per continent per 1,000 births worldwide.For four major regions shown on our map, the top five countries in terms of bir...
Stefano Boeri Sows Seeds for Tree-Filled International Forest Stadium
[Design]
2022/11/17 09:03
The International Forest Stadium is envisioned for Milan, Italy, and would feature 3,300 trees and 56,300 shrubs.Proponent of greenery covered architecture Stefano Boeri Architetti has revealed its design for a soccer stadium and sports complex in Milan, Italy. The ambitious project would include a park and museum, and would be filled with thousands of plants and trees that the studio says woul...
(PDF) BoA Private Bank Study of Wealthy Americans 2022
[Consumer]
2022/11/16 09:10
The impact of shifting generational attitudes amid an historic wealth transfer.Bank of America Private Bank Study Finds Younger Investors Turning to Alternatives, Sustainability and Digital Assets to Create Wealth75% of young investors say it's impossible to achieve above-average returns solely with traditional stocks and bondsHalf of parents believe children aren't prepared to handle family mo...
(M&A) Victoria’s Secret Acquires Adore Me for $400M to Fuel Comeback
[Investing]
2022/11/16 09:09
The acquisition will allow Victoria’s Secret to tap into Adore Me’s digital fluency and Gen Z consumer base as it navigates a rebranding and comeback attempt.Victoria’s Secret will acquire lingerie brand Adore Me for a price tag of $400 million, looking to its tech prowess and Gen Z customer base to help an ongoing rebrand.“Adore Me is a technology-led, digital-first innovator in the intima...
Purlin Raises Seed Funding for AI-Powered Technology Products for The Real Estate Market
[Investing]
2022/11/16 09:08
The round was led by SUM Ventures, New Valley Ventures, RWT Horizons, Mission Gate, Fredrik Eklund and Julia Spillman-Gover.The company intends to use the funds to accelerate business growth, support the success of its existing clients, and expand the geographic footprint of its AI products.Led by CEO Giorgi Chigogidze, Purlin designs, creates, and provides advanced AI-powered technology produc...
