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
Stéphane Ashpool on Fashion, Sports and the Paris Olympics | The BoF Podcast
The founder of Parisian streetwear label Pigalle sits down with BoF founder and editor-in-chief Imran Amed to discuss the journey that led him to designing Team France’s Olympic uniforms.
Stéphane Ashpool on Fashion, Sports and the Paris Olympics | The BoF Podcast
The founder of Parisian streetwear label Pigalle sits down with BoF founder and editor-in-chief Imran Amed to discuss the journey that led him to designing Team France’s Olympic uniforms.
Beauty
Vennette Ho on the Future of Beauty M&A | The BoF Podcast
At The Business of Beauty Global Forum, Vennette Ho of Financo Raymond James and BoF founder and editor-in-chief Imran Amed discuss the changing landscape of dealmaking in the beauty industry.
Vennette Ho on the Future of Beauty M&A | The BoF Podcast
At The Business of Beauty Global Forum, Vennette Ho of Financo Raymond James and BoF founder and editor-in-chief Imran Amed discuss the changing landscape of dealmaking in the beauty industry.
Retail
Why the Fashion Industry Needs a Makeover | The BoF Podcast
BoF founder and editor-in-chief Imran Amed sits down with Bob Safian for the Rapid Response podcast to examine the current state of the global fashion business.
Why the Fashion Industry Needs a Makeover | The BoF Podcast
BoF founder and editor-in-chief Imran Amed sits down with Bob Safian for the Rapid Response podcast to examine the current state of the global fashion business.
Fashion Week
Tim Blanks and Imran Amed on Haute Couture Week A/W 2024 | The BoF Podcast
BoF’s editor at large and editor in chief share their highlights and takeaways from this season’s couture offerings as well as Dries Van Noten’s final show for his namesake brand.
Tim Blanks and Imran Amed on Haute Couture Week A/W 2024 | The BoF Podcast
BoF’s editor at large and editor in chief share their highlights and takeaways from this season’s couture offerings as well as Dries Van Noten’s final show for his namesake brand.
Media
Diane von Furstenberg on the Making of Her New Documentary | The BoF Podcast
Diane von Furstenberg and director Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy sit down with BoF founder and editor-in-chief Imran Amed to discuss the new documentary “Diane von Furstenberg: Woman in Charge” and the lessons they learned in creating it.
Diane von Furstenberg on the Making of Her New Documentary | The BoF Podcast
Diane von Furstenberg and director Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy sit down with BoF founder and editor-in-chief Imran Amed to discuss the new documentary “Diane von Furstenberg: Woman in Charge” and the lessons they learned in creating it.
Media
Deena Aljuhani Abdulaziz on Redefining Arab Fashion Media | The BoF Podcast
The Saudi royal and entrepreneur joins BoF founder and editor-in-chief Imran Amed to share her fashion journey and explain why she is creating Deenathe1st.com, an editorial lifestyle website dedicated to fostering a creative community that celebrates Arab culture.
Deena Aljuhani Abdulaziz on Redefining Arab Fashion Media | The BoF Podcast
The Saudi royal and entrepreneur joins BoF founder and editor-in-chief Imran Amed to share her fashion journey and explain why she is creating Deenathe1st.com, an editorial lifestyle website dedicated to fostering a creative community that celebrates Arab culture.
Luxury
Law Roach on Keeping Busy After ‘Retirement’ | The BoF Podcast
The self-styled “image architect” Law Roach sits down with BoF founder and editor-in-chief Imran Amed to discuss the art and science of celebrity styling and to share the details of his new online learning platform which will launch later this year.
Law Roach on Keeping Busy After ‘Retirement’ | The BoF Podcast
The self-styled “image architect” Law Roach sits down with BoF founder and editor-in-chief Imran Amed to discuss the art and science of celebrity styling and to share the details of his new online learning platform which will launch later this year.
Beauty
Gucci Westman and David Neville on Creating a Luxury Beauty Brand That Lasts | The BoF Podcast
The Westman Atelier founders sit down with Priya Rao at The Business of Beauty Global Forum to unpack their brand building strategy, beginning with a laser-focus on high-quality products.
Gucci Westman and David Neville on Creating a Luxury Beauty Brand That Lasts | The BoF Podcast
The Westman Atelier founders sit down with Priya Rao at The Business of Beauty Global Forum to unpack their brand building strategy, beginning with a laser-focus on high-quality products.
Retail
Héctor Bellerín on Football, Fashion and His New Brand, Gospel Estudios | The BoF Podcast
The Spanish footballer joins BoF founder and editor-in-chief Imran Amed to discuss how he developed his strong sense of personal style and shares his plans for the launch of his new label Gospel Estudios.
Héctor Bellerín on Football, Fashion and His New Brand, Gospel Estudios | The BoF Podcast
The Spanish footballer joins BoF founder and editor-in-chief Imran Amed to discuss how he developed his strong sense of personal style and shares his plans for the launch of his new label Gospel Estudios.
Creative Class
Charles Jeffrey on 10 Years of Loverboy | The BoF Podcast
Glasgow-born designer Charles Jeffrey looks back on the decade since he launched his Loverboy brand with BoF founder and editor-in-chief Imran Amed.
Charles Jeffrey on 10 Years of Loverboy | The BoF Podcast
Glasgow-born designer Charles Jeffrey looks back on the decade since he launched his Loverboy brand with BoF founder and editor-in-chief Imran Amed.
Luxury
How Esteban Cortázar Got His Groove Back | The BoF Podcast
The designer joins BoF founder and editor-in-chief Imran Amed to discuss the ups and downs of his career in fashion and why his new label Donde Esteban is the most authentic manifestation of his creativity.
How Esteban Cortázar Got His Groove Back | The BoF Podcast
The designer joins BoF founder and editor-in-chief Imran Amed to discuss the ups and downs of his career in fashion and why his new label Donde Esteban is the most authentic manifestation of his creativity.
Media
Vanessa Friedman on the Past, Present and Future of the Met Gala | The BoF Podcast
The New York Times’ chief fashion critic joins BoF founder and editor-in-chief Imran Amed to share her 2024′s Met Gala.
Vanessa Friedman on the Past, Present and Future of the Met Gala | The BoF Podcast
The New York Times’ chief fashion critic joins BoF founder and editor-in-chief Imran Amed to share her 2024′s Met Gala.
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.