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EssilorLuxottica, Polytechnic University of Milan create research center for smart glasses

Italian eyewear manufacturer EssilorLuxottica and Politecnico di Milano University are teaming up to develop the next generation of data glasses. On Tuesday, the two partners announced the establishment of the EssilorLuxottica Smart Eyewear Lab in the presence of leading Italian politicians. According to the statement, the facility will be...

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Chanel teams up with Politecnico di Milano University

French luxury fashion house Chanel has teamed up with Politecnico di Milano University. The partnership was devised to reaffirm Chanel’s commitment to international academic institutions of excellence and to support the label’s sustainable initiatives. In addition, Chanel wishes to utilise Politecnico's expert researchers and expertise to model...

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The University of Hertfordshire calls for papers concerning innovation, luxury and technology

The University of Hertfordshire has announced the 2021 ‘In Pursuit of Luxury’ conference to offer an understanding of the luxury industry and it is welcoming papers about the relationship between innovation, luxury and technology. The conference is calling for papers until 4 April in the following categories: bespoke products, design,...