SF FashTech

Weekly Reading 9/28: Gilt Groupe slims down. An interview with Pinterest’s CEO. JP Morgan invests in Singaporean start-up. Fashion follows Yoox.

What an amazing time we had at the Studio64 Fashtech Showcase last night! We did a series of interviews with the execs behind companies present at the event, and they provided unique insights both about their companies and the future of fashtech. Our interviewees were all incredibly gracious and thoroughly interesting to listen to, so stay tuned for that to go live!

Gilt Groupe to Shutter Park & Bond, Cut Back on Groceries In advance of a possible IPO, Gilt Groupe consolidates menswear offerings, cuts back on Gilt Taste. (All Things D)

Can Ben Silbermann Turn Pinterest Into the World’s Greatest Shopfront? A rare an in-depth interview with Pinterest’s CEO, Ben Silbermann. (FastCo Design)

JP Morgan Invests ‘Significant Double Digit Millions’ In Another Rocket Internet Site, Asia’s Zalora Oh yeah – other parts of the world have start-ups too! (TechCrunch)

Fashion Embraces Yoox’s Online Model Originally an online outlet, Yoox always had its eye on brand partnerships. (Financial Times)

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