As long as its image-recognition technology works well—not an easy feat—Net-a-Porter’s new venture is set up for success in a way most other companies in social commerce aren’t. And if its merger with Yoox goes through without any bumps, increasing its clothing inventory, technical infrastructure, and user base even further, it could easily become the gold standard in the market.

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