Google unveils AI tool to address color bias
Google has launched a palette of 10 skin tones that it says will help facial recognition software providers to better represent people with darker skin tones, according to a report published by Reuters.
L’Oréal shakes up Americas leadership
L’Oréal has announced a series of leadership appointments for its Americas division. The French beauty giant named Susannah Greenberg, Chief Information Officer for the Americas; Nathalie Gerschtein as President of Consumer Products Division for North America Zone; and Leslie Marino as President of Professional Products Division for the US.
Gucci to accept cryptocurrencies in select US stores
Gucci is gearing up to accept payments in cryptocurrencies in US stores, according to a report published by Bloomberg. The Kering-owned brand’s New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Atlanta and Las Vegas stores will adopt digital tokens from the end of the month.
Victoria’s Secret and PINK Beauty launches in Amazon’s Store
Victoria’s Secret & Co has announced the launch of its Victoria’s Secret Beauty and PINK Beauty products in Amazon’s store.
Meta to open first bricks and mortar store
Facebook-owner, Meta Platforms is gearing up to open the doors on its first bricks and mortar location, according to a report published by Reuters.
Etsy sellers strike over new fees for marketplace
A number of sellers on Etsy, the crafts-based marketplace, are closing their digital doors this week in protest over some changes due to be ushered in by the e-commerce site in order to compete against the likes of Amazon, according to a report published by The Wall Street Journal.
Estee Lauder named as exclusive beauty partner for Decentraland’s metaverse fashion week
Estee Lauder was named as the exclusive beauty brand participating in Decentraland’s Metaverse Fashion Week.
Better & Better announces US$4 million funding
Better & Better has announced that it has raised US$4 million in funding in a round led by newly-founded global fund Fifth Quarter Ventures, supported by Will Smith and Keisuke Honda’s Dreamer’s Fund, among others.
Decentraland debuts virtual fashion week
Decentraland has launched what it is claiming to be the first fashion week to be held in the metaverse. The virtual reality platform will showcase new clothing collections from assorted brands this week, according to a report published by Dezeen.com.
Is Rihanna’s Fenty Beauty set to enter the Metaverse?
Rihanna’s Fenty Beauty brand is rumoured to be entering the metaverse, with the star filing a trademark to sell the products as virtual cosmetics.
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