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
Retail
BoF’s Top Stories of 2024 | The Debrief
Executive editor Brian Baskin and senior correspondent Sheena Butler-Young take a look back at some of BoF’s top stories of the year, spanning topics including Nike’s struggles, Black beauty brands, affiliate marketing and luxury labour practices.
BoF’s Top Stories of 2024 | The Debrief
Executive editor Brian Baskin and senior correspondent Sheena Butler-Young take a look back at some of BoF’s top stories of the year, spanning topics including Nike’s struggles, Black beauty brands, affiliate marketing and luxury labour practices.
Retail
How Independent Brands Can Thrive in a Fashion World Ruled by Giants | The BoF Podcast
At BoF VOICES 2024, 1 Granary founder Olya Kuryshchuk hosted a panel on independent fashion with designer Roksanda Ilincic, consultant Bohan Qiu, and Antwerp Royal Academy director Brandon Wen.
How Independent Brands Can Thrive in a Fashion World Ruled by Giants | The BoF Podcast
At BoF VOICES 2024, 1 Granary founder Olya Kuryshchuk hosted a panel on independent fashion with designer Roksanda Ilincic, consultant Bohan Qiu, and Antwerp Royal Academy director Brandon Wen.
Workplace & Talent
The Future of DEI and ESG in a Hostile Political Environment | The Debrief
Executive editor Brian Baskin sits down with sustainability correspondent Sarah Kent and senior correspondent Sheena Butler-Young to untangle the future of DEI and ESG in a hostile political environment.
The Future of DEI and ESG in a Hostile Political Environment | The Debrief
Executive editor Brian Baskin sits down with sustainability correspondent Sarah Kent and senior correspondent Sheena Butler-Young to untangle the future of DEI and ESG in a hostile political environment.
Retail
How Skims and On Create Cultural Relevance | The BoF Podcast
Skims co-founder Jens Grede and On co-founder David Allemann joined BoF founder and CEO Imran Amed at BoF VOICES 2024 to share how they are building culture-shaping brands rooted in product innovation.
How Skims and On Create Cultural Relevance | The BoF Podcast
Skims co-founder Jens Grede and On co-founder David Allemann joined BoF founder and CEO Imran Amed at BoF VOICES 2024 to share how they are building culture-shaping brands rooted in product innovation.
Retail
The Future of Resale | The Debrief
Retail editor Cathaleen Chen and e-commerce correspondent Malique Morris join senior correspondent Sheena Butler-Young and executive editor Brian Baskin to unpack how resale has evolved from niche to mainstream, and what may be in store for the future of secondhand shopping.
The Future of Resale | The Debrief
Retail editor Cathaleen Chen and e-commerce correspondent Malique Morris join senior correspondent Sheena Butler-Young and executive editor Brian Baskin to unpack how resale has evolved from niche to mainstream, and what may be in store for the future of secondhand shopping.
Luxury
The Great Luxury E-Commerce Reckoning | The BoF Podcast
Mytheresa CEO Michael Kliger and Moda Operandi co-founder Lauren Santo Domingo joined BoF founder and CEO Imran Amed at BoF VOICES 2024 to share their insights on the future of luxury e-commerce.
The Great Luxury E-Commerce Reckoning | The BoF Podcast
Mytheresa CEO Michael Kliger and Moda Operandi co-founder Lauren Santo Domingo joined BoF founder and CEO Imran Amed at BoF VOICES 2024 to share their insights on the future of luxury e-commerce.
Sustainability
Luxury’s Italian Sweatshops Problem | The Debrief
BoF senior correspondent Sheena Butler-Young and chief sustainability correspondent Sarah Kent unpack a scandal that has linked brands like Armani and Dior to Italian sweatshops.
Luxury’s Italian Sweatshops Problem | The Debrief
BoF senior correspondent Sheena Butler-Young and chief sustainability correspondent Sarah Kent unpack a scandal that has linked brands like Armani and Dior to Italian sweatshops.
Luxury
Jacquemus: A Coming of Age Story | The BoF Podcast
The designer joined BoF founder and CEO Imran Amed at BoF VOICES 2024 to share how he has built a successful independent business in a competitive environment and his plans for the future as well as settle some of the rumours and speculation.
Jacquemus: A Coming of Age Story | The BoF Podcast
The designer joined BoF founder and CEO Imran Amed at BoF VOICES 2024 to share how he has built a successful independent business in a competitive environment and his plans for the future as well as settle some of the rumours and speculation.
Beauty
What Happened to Beauty’s Billion-Dollar Brands? | The Debrief
BoF senior correspondent Sheena Butler-Young is joined by beauty correspondent Daniela Morosini to explore the rise and fall of indie beauty disruptors like Anastasia Beverly Hills and Moprhe, while brands like Glossier stayed on top.
What Happened to Beauty’s Billion-Dollar Brands? | The Debrief
BoF senior correspondent Sheena Butler-Young is joined by beauty correspondent Daniela Morosini to explore the rise and fall of indie beauty disruptors like Anastasia Beverly Hills and Moprhe, while brands like Glossier stayed on top.
Media
Tina Brown on the Role of Journalism in the Age of Donald Trump | The BoF Podcast
Former Vanity Fair editor Tina Brown joined BoF founder and CEO Imran Amed at BoF VOICES 2024 to reflect on the seismic shifts in media, what this means for truth and democracy, and the role of journalism in the age of Donald Trump.
Tina Brown on the Role of Journalism in the Age of Donald Trump | The BoF Podcast
Former Vanity Fair editor Tina Brown joined BoF founder and CEO Imran Amed at BoF VOICES 2024 to reflect on the seismic shifts in media, what this means for truth and democracy, and the role of journalism in the age of Donald Trump.
Luxury
Inside Luxury’s Slowdown | The Debrief
Executive editor Brian Baskin and BoF luxury editor Robert Williams dive into the recent downturn in luxury sales, examining what’s behind these shifts and how top brands are grappling with changes in consumer spending.
Inside Luxury’s Slowdown | The Debrief
Executive editor Brian Baskin and BoF luxury editor Robert Williams dive into the recent downturn in luxury sales, examining what’s behind these shifts and how top brands are grappling with changes in consumer spending.
Creative Class
Sammy Basso on the Power of Positive Thinking | The BoF Podcast
In a conversation at BoF VOICES 2023, Sammy Basso, the oldest known person with progeria, speaks with friend Annastasia Seebohm Giacomini about the importance of his research and shared his philosophy of how to live a full and fulfilling life.
Sammy Basso on the Power of Positive Thinking | The BoF Podcast
In a conversation at BoF VOICES 2023, Sammy Basso, the oldest known person with progeria, speaks with friend Annastasia Seebohm Giacomini about the importance of his research and shared his philosophy of how to live a full and fulfilling life.
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.