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 Gen Z Beauty Brands Grow Up? | The Debrief
As Gen Z ages out of stickers and jelly textures, the bar for results is rising. BoF’s Daniela Morosini explains how youth-first brands can earn cross-generational credibility without losing their core.
Can Gen Z Beauty Brands Grow Up? | The Debrief
As Gen Z ages out of stickers and jelly textures, the bar for results is rising. BoF’s Daniela Morosini explains how youth-first brands can earn cross-generational credibility without losing their core.
Creative Class
Edward Buchanan on Being Written Out of Fashion History | The BoF Podcast
On The BoF Podcast, the designer retraces his formative years from Ohio to New York, his years at Bottega in Milan and explores how young creatives can succeed in fashion today.
Edward Buchanan on Being Written Out of Fashion History | The BoF Podcast
On The BoF Podcast, the designer retraces his formative years from Ohio to New York, his years at Bottega in Milan and explores how young creatives can succeed in fashion today.
Luxury
Gen Z Isn’t Buying Luxury’s Story | The Debrief
Prices are up, hype is out and vintage is in. BoF correspondents Lei Takanashi and Jessica Kwon join The Debrief to explain why Gen Z is drifting away from luxury — and how brands can win them back.
Gen Z Isn’t Buying Luxury’s Story | The Debrief
Prices are up, hype is out and vintage is in. BoF correspondents Lei Takanashi and Jessica Kwon join The Debrief to explain why Gen Z is drifting away from luxury — and how brands can win them back.
Creative Class
Glenn Martens: ‘Social Media Has Turned Fashion Into the Hunger Games’ | The BoF Podcast
On the eve of his Spring/Summer 2026 shows, the Diesel and Maison Margiela creative director speaks with Imran Amed about finding his voice, transforming an iconic brand from the 1990s for today and why fashion should include everyone.
Glenn Martens: ‘Social Media Has Turned Fashion Into the Hunger Games’ | The BoF Podcast
On the eve of his Spring/Summer 2026 shows, the Diesel and Maison Margiela creative director speaks with Imran Amed about finding his voice, transforming an iconic brand from the 1990s for today and why fashion should include everyone.
Creative Class
The Great Fashion Reset: Can New Designers Still Build a Business? | The Debrief
With wholesale in retreat, investors skittish and social hype outpacing sales, BoF’s Sheena Butler-Young and Joan Kennedy explains how young labels are rebuilding around creativity to survive the great fashion reset.
The Great Fashion Reset: Can New Designers Still Build a Business? | The Debrief
With wholesale in retreat, investors skittish and social hype outpacing sales, BoF’s Sheena Butler-Young and Joan Kennedy explains how young labels are rebuilding around creativity to survive the great fashion reset.
Creative Class
Edward Enninful on Moving From Editor to Entrepreneur | The BoF Podcast
In an in-depth conversation with BoF’s Imran Amed, Edward Enninful introduces EE72 — a new, culture-led media company — and opens up about leaving Vogue, building a business from scratch and advising the next generation of creatives.
Edward Enninful on Moving From Editor to Entrepreneur | The BoF Podcast
In an in-depth conversation with BoF’s Imran Amed, Edward Enninful introduces EE72 — a new, culture-led media company — and opens up about leaving Vogue, building a business from scratch and advising the next generation of creatives.
Luxury
The Great Fashion Reset: Can Designer Debuts Revive Luxury? | The Debrief
With luxury demand slowing and prices soaring, top houses are betting on fresh creative leadership to re-energise customers. The Debrief unpacks what runway debuts at brands like Gucci, Chanel and Dior can – and can’t – fix this season.
The Great Fashion Reset: Can Designer Debuts Revive Luxury? | The Debrief
With luxury demand slowing and prices soaring, top houses are betting on fresh creative leadership to re-energise customers. The Debrief unpacks what runway debuts at brands like Gucci, Chanel and Dior can – and can’t – fix this season.
Luxury
The Great Fashion Reset | The BoF Podcast
BoF founder and CEO Imran Amed is joined by executive editor Brian Baskin to examine why this fashion month could mark the beginning of a major turning point for the luxury industry.
The Great Fashion Reset | The BoF Podcast
BoF founder and CEO Imran Amed is joined by executive editor Brian Baskin to examine why this fashion month could mark the beginning of a major turning point for the luxury industry.
Retail
What Went Wrong at Ssense | The Debrief
Montréal-based Ssense is entering bankruptcy protection to head off a sale by lenders. The Debrief looks at how tariffs, “always-on” discounting and other problems toppled the indie darling of online luxury, and what a reset might look like.
What Went Wrong at Ssense | The Debrief
Montréal-based Ssense is entering bankruptcy protection to head off a sale by lenders. The Debrief looks at how tariffs, “always-on” discounting and other problems toppled the indie darling of online luxury, and what a reset might look like.
Sports
How Basketball Sneakers Got Their Groove Back | The Debrief
A new era of bold designs and culturally influential athletes is reigniting interest in basketball sneakers, shifting the focus from nostalgia and celebrity collabs back to performance, personality and style.
How Basketball Sneakers Got Their Groove Back | The Debrief
A new era of bold designs and culturally influential athletes is reigniting interest in basketball sneakers, shifting the focus from nostalgia and celebrity collabs back to performance, personality and style.
Retail
The Jobs Fashion and Beauty Talent Want in 2025 | The Debrief
Fashion and beauty professionals are rethinking what matters at work — from transparent leadership to meaningful flexibility and fair pay. Sheena Butler-Young and Sophie Soar dig into BoF Careers’ new report on what it takes to attract and retain top talent.
The Jobs Fashion and Beauty Talent Want in 2025 | The Debrief
Fashion and beauty professionals are rethinking what matters at work — from transparent leadership to meaningful flexibility and fair pay. Sheena Butler-Young and Sophie Soar dig into BoF Careers’ new report on what it takes to attract and retain top talent.
Creative Class
Why Duran Lantink Refuses to Follow Fashion’s Rules | The BoF Podcast
The new creative director of Jean Paul Gaultier sits down with BoF’s Imran Amed to share his personal fashion journey and how he’s thinking about stepping into the role of creative director at an iconic fashion brand.
Why Duran Lantink Refuses to Follow Fashion’s Rules | The BoF Podcast
The new creative director of Jean Paul Gaultier sits down with BoF’s Imran Amed to share his personal fashion journey and how he’s thinking about stepping into the role of creative director at an iconic fashion brand.
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.