De Beers Makes Sweeping Cuts to Its Elite Diamond-Buying Club
The diamond company produced less than 22 million carats last year, down from almost 35 million in 2022.
Podcasts
Podcasts on fashion news & analysis | The Business of Fashion
Beauty
Can Estée Lauder Win Over the Modern Beauty Consumer? | The Debrief
As the beauty conglomerate struggles with falling sales and rising competition, new CEO Stéphane de La Faverie is implementing a strategic overhaul to modernise the company. The Debrief unpacks how the company’s family-controlled structure, market shifts and evolving consumer expectations are making his task difficult.
Can Estée Lauder Win Over the Modern Beauty Consumer? | The Debrief
As the beauty conglomerate struggles with falling sales and rising competition, new CEO Stéphane de La Faverie is implementing a strategic overhaul to modernise the company. The Debrief unpacks how the company’s family-controlled structure, market shifts and evolving consumer expectations are making his task difficult.
Global Markets
Why India Will Not Be The Next China for Luxury | The BoF Podcast
In this talk from BoF VOICES 2024, Ravi Thakran unpacks the dynamics of economic growth in India, explains why its path won’t mirror China’s, and shares insights on how to succeed in one of the world’s most complex — yet promising — markets.
Why India Will Not Be The Next China for Luxury | The BoF Podcast
In this talk from BoF VOICES 2024, Ravi Thakran unpacks the dynamics of economic growth in India, explains why its path won’t mirror China’s, and shares insights on how to succeed in one of the world’s most complex — yet promising — markets.
Retail
Fashion’s M&A Market is Heating Up | The Debrief
The Debrief unpacks the forces driving new deals, which brands could be next, and what buyers are looking for in 2025.
Fashion’s M&A Market is Heating Up | The Debrief
The Debrief unpacks the forces driving new deals, which brands could be next, and what buyers are looking for in 2025.
Luxury
The Luxury Crisis, Explained | The BoF Podcast
BoF’s Imran Amed and Bob Safian discuss the forces shaping the luxury slowdown and what the industry needs to do to snap out of it.
The Luxury Crisis, Explained | The BoF Podcast
BoF’s Imran Amed and Bob Safian discuss the forces shaping the luxury slowdown and what the industry needs to do to snap out of it.
Workplace & Talent
How to Future-Proof Your Fashion Career in 2025 | The Debrief
As the fashion industry grapples with a new US president, leadership turnover, and a luxury sector slowdown, The Debrief explores how professionals can navigate the uncertainty of 2025.
How to Future-Proof Your Fashion Career in 2025 | The Debrief
As the fashion industry grapples with a new US president, leadership turnover, and a luxury sector slowdown, The Debrief explores how professionals can navigate the uncertainty of 2025.
Creative Class
Tim Gunn on the Power of Staying True to Your Vision | The BoF Podcast
Tim Gunn joins BoF founder and CEO Imran Amed to discuss how his early struggles shaped his remarkable career, why he left his art practice behind to focus on teaching, and how he sees the future of American fashion.
Tim Gunn on the Power of Staying True to Your Vision | The BoF Podcast
Tim Gunn joins BoF founder and CEO Imran Amed to discuss how his early struggles shaped his remarkable career, why he left his art practice behind to focus on teaching, and how he sees the future of American fashion.
Retail
The Evolving Art of Brand Collaborations | The Debrief
With consumers becoming savvier, brands must innovate their approach to partnerships to stand out in a crowded market. This week’s Debrief unpacks the state of collaborations, what makes them succeed or fail, and where they’re headed next.
The Evolving Art of Brand Collaborations | The Debrief
With consumers becoming savvier, brands must innovate their approach to partnerships to stand out in a crowded market. This week’s Debrief unpacks the state of collaborations, what makes them succeed or fail, and where they’re headed next.
Creative Class
Nara Smith and Lucky Blue Smith on Living Authentically in Viral Moments | The BoF Podcast
At BoF VOICES 2024, Lucky Blue Smith and Nara Smith discussed the pressures of being in the public eye, and how staying true to themselves is core to their success — and their sanity.
Nara Smith and Lucky Blue Smith on Living Authentically in Viral Moments | The BoF Podcast
At BoF VOICES 2024, Lucky Blue Smith and Nara Smith discussed the pressures of being in the public eye, and how staying true to themselves is core to their success — and their sanity.
Marketing
How to Choose a PR Agency | The Debrief
From emerging designers to global names, The Debrief unpacks what to look for in a PR partner and how to make the most of that relationship.
How to Choose a PR Agency | The Debrief
From emerging designers to global names, The Debrief unpacks what to look for in a PR partner and how to make the most of that relationship.
Creative Class
Bethann Hardison: Model, Mother, Agent and Advocate | The BoF Podcast
At BoF VOICES 2024, Bethann Hardison spoke with British-Jamaican designer Bianca Saunders about her inspiring career journey and the state of the fashion industry today.
Bethann Hardison: Model, Mother, Agent and Advocate | The BoF Podcast
At BoF VOICES 2024, Bethann Hardison spoke with British-Jamaican designer Bianca Saunders about her inspiring career journey and the state of the fashion industry today.
Sustainability
What Happens When It’s Too Hot to Make Fashion? | The BoF Podcast
At VOICES 2024, BoF sustainability correspondent Sarah Kent sits down with a panel of experts to discuss how fashion can operate under increasingly unsustainable climate conditions.
What Happens When It’s Too Hot to Make Fashion? | The BoF Podcast
At VOICES 2024, BoF sustainability correspondent Sarah Kent sits down with a panel of experts to discuss how fashion can operate under increasingly unsustainable climate conditions.
Luxury
Alessandro Michele and Jacopo Venturini on the New Valentino | The BoF Podcast
At VOICES 2024, BoF editor-at-large Tim Blanks sits down with Alessandro Michele and Jacopo Venturini to understand their vision at Valentino, and discuss the emotional connection between creativity and business.
Alessandro Michele and Jacopo Venturini on the New Valentino | The BoF Podcast
At VOICES 2024, BoF editor-at-large Tim Blanks sits down with Alessandro Michele and Jacopo Venturini to understand their vision at Valentino, and discuss the emotional connection between creativity and business.
The News in Brief
L’Oréal India in Talks to Acquire Beauty Company Innovist
L’Oréal is in advanced talks to acquire a majority stake in Bare Anatomy parent Innovist sources told The Economic Times India.
Zegna Chairman Says War Has Clouded Visibility of Demand in Middle East
The Italian fashion house cautioned the war is reducing visibility on demand in the Middle East, which accounts for 7 percent of its sales, though all stores are currently open in the region.
Glossier Appoints New CMO
Nicole Solorzano, who joins from Ouai, is the Millennial beauty brand’s latest hire.
Macy’s CEO Points to E-Shaped Economy, Signalling Consumer Shift
The mention of a forked economy by the head of America’s largest department store signals a heightened wariness that middle-income Americans will continue to spend at the same pace.
France’s Bid to Suspend Shein’s Marketplace Rejected by Appeals Court
The decision from Paris’ Court of Appeal marked a win for the fast-fashion giant after a scandal over sex dolls resembling children for sale on its site.
Coty Announces Board Revamp
The embattled Covergirl owner has appointed five new independent directors amidst a wider leadership and company shakeup.
Zimmermann Names Roberto Eggs CEO
The Moncler Group executive will succeed longtime CEO Chris Olliver, who is staying on as executive chairman.