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
Why Does Menswear All Look the Same? | The Debrief
Executive editor Brian Baskin dives into whether and why men’s style is getting stale, and the brands that are trying to do something about it, with BoF correspondents Malique Morris and Lei Takanashi.
Why Does Menswear All Look the Same? | The Debrief
Executive editor Brian Baskin dives into whether and why men’s style is getting stale, and the brands that are trying to do something about it, with BoF correspondents Malique Morris and Lei Takanashi.
Entrepreneurship
Skepta on Failing, Learning and Freedom in Fashion | The BoF Podcast
BoF’s Imran Amed talks with grime MC and rapper Skepta about the revival of his clothing brand Mains, the parallels between music and fashion, and how embracing failure has been key to his creative journey.
Skepta on Failing, Learning and Freedom in Fashion | The BoF Podcast
BoF’s Imran Amed talks with grime MC and rapper Skepta about the revival of his clothing brand Mains, the parallels between music and fashion, and how embracing failure has been key to his creative journey.
Luxury
Luxury Fashion’s Designer Diversity Problem | The Debrief
BoF senior correspondent Sheena Butler-Young and luxury editor Robert Williams dive into the ongoing struggle for diversity in fashion’s top creative roles.
Luxury Fashion’s Designer Diversity Problem | The Debrief
BoF senior correspondent Sheena Butler-Young and luxury editor Robert Williams dive into the ongoing struggle for diversity in fashion’s top creative roles.
Workplace & Talent
Clare Waight Keller on Finding Opportunity in Discomfort | The BoF Podcast
Clare Waight Keller joins Imran Amed to discuss her zigzagging journey through the fashion industry, designing for American mainstays like Calvin Klein and Ralph Lauren; European luxury labels such as Chloé and Givenchy and most recently, mass retailer Uniqlo.
Clare Waight Keller on Finding Opportunity in Discomfort | The BoF Podcast
Clare Waight Keller joins Imran Amed to discuss her zigzagging journey through the fashion industry, designing for American mainstays like Calvin Klein and Ralph Lauren; European luxury labels such as Chloé and Givenchy and most recently, mass retailer Uniqlo.
Retail
Fast Fashion Market Disruption With Shein and H&M | The Debrief
BoF Executive Editor Brian Baskin dives into how Shein’s rise has upended the fast fashion industry and explores how H&M is fighting back with BoF correspondents Sarah Kent and Cathleen Chen.
Fast Fashion Market Disruption With Shein and H&M | The Debrief
BoF Executive Editor Brian Baskin dives into how Shein’s rise has upended the fast fashion industry and explores how H&M is fighting back with BoF correspondents Sarah Kent and Cathleen Chen.
Marketing
Lyas on the Enduring Power of Fashion Storytelling | The BoF Podcast
French fashion narrator Lyas joins BoF founder and editor-in-chief Imran Amed to discuss how he developed his fashion persona and why he believes the golden age of fashion designers is over.
Lyas on the Enduring Power of Fashion Storytelling | The BoF Podcast
French fashion narrator Lyas joins BoF founder and editor-in-chief Imran Amed to discuss how he developed his fashion persona and why he believes the golden age of fashion designers is over.
Sports
How Nike Ran Off Course | The Debrief
Senior correspondent Sheena Butler-Young and executive editor Brian Baskin are joined by BoF sports correspondent Daniel-Yaw Miller to examine how Nike’s recent struggles — from internal restructuring to marketing missteps — have impacted its dominance and what the brand is doing to reclaim its status.
How Nike Ran Off Course | The Debrief
Senior correspondent Sheena Butler-Young and executive editor Brian Baskin are joined by BoF sports correspondent Daniel-Yaw Miller to examine how Nike’s recent struggles — from internal restructuring to marketing missteps — have impacted its dominance and what the brand is doing to reclaim its status.
Workplace & Talent
Kamala Harris and the Politics of Style | The Debrief Podcast
Senior correspondent Sheena Butler-Young and editorial apprentice Yola Mzizi join executive editor Brian Baskin to discuss the significance of Kamala Harris’s fashion and beauty choices in the 2024 presidential campaign.
Kamala Harris and the Politics of Style | The Debrief Podcast
Senior correspondent Sheena Butler-Young and editorial apprentice Yola Mzizi join executive editor Brian Baskin to discuss the significance of Kamala Harris’s fashion and beauty choices in the 2024 presidential campaign.
Beauty
How Tweens Took Over the Beauty Aisle | The Debrief
Senior correspondent Sheena Butler-Young speaks with Priya Rao, executive editor at The Business of Beauty, about tweens’ rising influence in beauty and how brands are catering to this young and increasingly influential demographic.
How Tweens Took Over the Beauty Aisle | The Debrief
Senior correspondent Sheena Butler-Young speaks with Priya Rao, executive editor at The Business of Beauty, about tweens’ rising influence in beauty and how brands are catering to this young and increasingly influential demographic.
Sustainability
What Happens When It’s Too Hot to Make Fashion? | The BoF Podcast
Senior correspondent, Sheena Butler-Young and executive editor, Brian Baskin speak with sustainability correspondent Sarah Kent to discuss what rising temperatures means for the fashion production model.
What Happens When It’s Too Hot to Make Fashion? | The BoF Podcast
Senior correspondent, Sheena Butler-Young and executive editor, Brian Baskin speak with sustainability correspondent Sarah Kent to discuss what rising temperatures means for the fashion production model.
Media
Convoy on How to Create Fashion Moments | The BoF Podcast
Juan Costa Paz and Nordine Benotmane, founders of hot Paris creative agency Convoy, discuss how they create buzz for clients from Vogue to Louis Vuitton.
Convoy on How to Create Fashion Moments | The BoF Podcast
Juan Costa Paz and Nordine Benotmane, founders of hot Paris creative agency Convoy, discuss how they create buzz for clients from Vogue to Louis Vuitton.
Luxury
Willy Chavarria on Promoting Social Justice Through Fashion | The BoF Podcast
The award-winning designer joins BoF founder and editor-in-chief Imran Amed to discuss how he lifts up marginalised groups through his designs.
Willy Chavarria on Promoting Social Justice Through Fashion | The BoF Podcast
The award-winning designer joins BoF founder and editor-in-chief Imran Amed to discuss how he lifts up marginalised groups through his designs.
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.