Stella McCartney models dance as if in Broadway musical

By Astrid Wendlandt PARIS (Reuters) – Stella McCartney on Monday gave further evidence that fashion brands are increasingly becoming entertainment companies as she closed her show with models twirling and dancing as if in a Broadway musical. Videos of the event at Paris's Opera Garnier went viral after appearing on social media like Instagram and Facebook. Fashion brands are stepping up their presence on social media to woo young consumers – the buyers of tomorrow – who spend more time online than with traditional media such as glossy magazines and TV.

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Stella McCartney models dance as if in Broadway musical

Luxottica, Intel launch ‘virtual coach’ Oakley glasses

MILAN (Reuters) – Italian eyewear group Luxottica said on Monday it was launching new “smart” glasses for athletes with a voice-activated coaching system jointly developed by its Oakley sports brand and chip maker Intel. The new glasses, dubbed “Radar Pace”, will be sold on the Oakley.com website and in some stores of the Californian brand that Luxottica acquired in 2007. The glasses can create a personalized training programme for athletes by interpreting data in real time. (Reporting by Valentina Za)

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Luxottica, Intel launch ‘virtual coach’ Oakley glasses