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LUXURY NEW RETAIL: THE NOW & THE FUTURE

We’re reimagining the luxury retail experience through the use of technology to create seamless, connected customer journeys that blend the best of online and physical shopping. Learn more about our Luxury New Retail vision for brands and retailers and see how this has come to life at the new Browns flagship boutique.

We have a vision for the evolution of luxury retail: to drive the transformation of the entire industry by creating a truly personal and personalized shopping experience that does not separate the online and offline, but brings the two harmoniously together to connect with the customer – wherever they are.  

See what the Browns’ interpretation of a Luxury New Retail experience looks like in their new flagship boutique, delivered through the full suite of FARFETCH Platform Solutions products and technologies to construct a compelling customer journey.

Explore the technology in detail below, which is now available to all partners.

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Our technology

FARFETCH technology enabling the Browns connected experience

Woman using the store app on mobile phone

BROWNS CONSUMER APP

The Browns app acts as the gateway to the connected experience. It allows customers to be inspired and to discover the full Browns’ universe both in-store and remotely. Using the Browns app out of the store allows customers to: 

  • Browse the full Browns catalogue
  • Virtually try on sneakers and watches
  • Book virtual or physical appointments
  • Share wishlists with stylists
  • Use visual search to find similar items

In the store, the app enriches the shopping experience using unique features to bring the boutique to life with a digital layer. Using the Browns app in-store allows customers to:

  • Check-in to the store for a differentiated experience 
  • Connect with sales associates using a personal QR code 
  • View items in wishlist that are in store
  • Engage with and view location-specific content

INSTORE APP

A dedicated app for sales associates acts as a connector across the online and in-store experience, enabling sales associates to: 

  • Connect to customer profiles
  • Access a single view of global stock and inventory 
  • Send product recommendations to the customer and to connected mirrors
  • Manage store operations
  • Facilitate payments and manage customer orders
  • Arrange video styling appointments
InStore app on mobile

CONNECTED MIRRORS

The interactive touch-screen mirrors in each fitting room facilitate inspiration and discovery of products in an immersive and engaging way to:  

  • Enrich product storytelling 
  • Offer multiple outfit views
  • Provide visibility on sizing and availability
  • Make product recommendations

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