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
Sustainability
High Luxury, Cheap Labour: Inside Loro Piana’s Sweatshop Links | The Debrief
The LVMH-owned cashmere brand is the fifth luxury label to be caught in an Italian scandal that has raised questions about the integrity of the sector’s vaunted supply chains. Sarah Kent joins The Debrief to unpack.
High Luxury, Cheap Labour: Inside Loro Piana’s Sweatshop Links | The Debrief
The LVMH-owned cashmere brand is the fifth luxury label to be caught in an Italian scandal that has raised questions about the integrity of the sector’s vaunted supply chains. Sarah Kent joins The Debrief to unpack.
Luxury
Jacques Marie Mage and the Transformative Power of Sunglasses | The BoF Podcast
Designer Jérôme Mage speaks to Imran Amed about how he built a cult luxury eyewear brand rooted in scarcity, storytelling and craftsmanship — and why having an outsider’s perspective is his greatest creative strength.
Jacques Marie Mage and the Transformative Power of Sunglasses | The BoF Podcast
Designer Jérôme Mage speaks to Imran Amed about how he built a cult luxury eyewear brand rooted in scarcity, storytelling and craftsmanship — and why having an outsider’s perspective is his greatest creative strength.
Retail
Fashion Braces for Impact As Trump Tariffs Returns | The Debrief
Apparel prices are rising, supply chains are scrambling, and brands are playing defence as a new wave of Trump-era tariffs threatens to shake the global fashion industry. Joan Kennedy and Marc Bain join The Debrief to explain the latest changes.
Fashion Braces for Impact As Trump Tariffs Returns | The Debrief
Apparel prices are rising, supply chains are scrambling, and brands are playing defence as a new wave of Trump-era tariffs threatens to shake the global fashion industry. Joan Kennedy and Marc Bain join The Debrief to explain the latest changes.
Luxury
In Paris, Hellos, Goodbyes and Waiting For Creative Change | The BoF Podcast
Tim Blanks and Imran Amed share their highlights and takeaways as Jonathan Anderson takes Dior into a new era, Demna closes his Balenciaga chapter and luxury brands face a value proposition reckoning.
In Paris, Hellos, Goodbyes and Waiting For Creative Change | The BoF Podcast
Tim Blanks and Imran Amed share their highlights and takeaways as Jonathan Anderson takes Dior into a new era, Demna closes his Balenciaga chapter and luxury brands face a value proposition reckoning.
Marketing
How Fashion Learned to Love The Real Housewives | The Debrief
Once dismissed as lowbrow entertainment, “The Real Housewives” has quietly transformed into fashion’s guilty pleasure. Diana Pearl joins The Debrief to unpack how reality TV’s most famous franchise found itself embraced by brands, consumers and even luxury insiders.
How Fashion Learned to Love The Real Housewives | The Debrief
Once dismissed as lowbrow entertainment, “The Real Housewives” has quietly transformed into fashion’s guilty pleasure. Diana Pearl joins The Debrief to unpack how reality TV’s most famous franchise found itself embraced by brands, consumers and even luxury insiders.
Creative Class
Rachel Scott on the Sensuality of Craft | The BoF Podcast
Designer Rachel Scott discusses redefining craft as a sensual experience with her brand Diotima, and advocating for a more inclusive, class-conscious fashion industry.
Rachel Scott on the Sensuality of Craft | The BoF Podcast
Designer Rachel Scott discusses redefining craft as a sensual experience with her brand Diotima, and advocating for a more inclusive, class-conscious fashion industry.
Technology
Fashion Tech Boom 2.0 | The Debrief
Investor interest in fashion tech is back, but this time, is it more substance than style? Malique Morris joins The Debrief to discuss how startups with real technical expertise and practical AI tools are leading a new wave of innovation.
Fashion Tech Boom 2.0 | The Debrief
Investor interest in fashion tech is back, but this time, is it more substance than style? Malique Morris joins The Debrief to discuss how startups with real technical expertise and practical AI tools are leading a new wave of innovation.
Beauty
Yasmin Sewell: Intuition Can Be a Superpower in Business | The BoF Podcast
After two decades in fashion, Yasmin Sewell founded Vyrao, a fragrance brand built on energy, intuition and healing. At The Business of Beauty Global Forum 2025, she shared how she turned a moment of personal upheaval into a deeply personal business.
Yasmin Sewell: Intuition Can Be a Superpower in Business | The BoF Podcast
After two decades in fashion, Yasmin Sewell founded Vyrao, a fragrance brand built on energy, intuition and healing. At The Business of Beauty Global Forum 2025, she shared how she turned a moment of personal upheaval into a deeply personal business.
Luxury
The Jewellery Boom, Explained | The Debrief
Even as luxury fashion brands face declining demand, jewellery sales are booming. The Debrief explores how smaller designers and novel pieces are capturing consumer interest and finding new paths to growth.
The Jewellery Boom, Explained | The Debrief
Even as luxury fashion brands face declining demand, jewellery sales are booming. The Debrief explores how smaller designers and novel pieces are capturing consumer interest and finding new paths to growth.
Beauty
Tracee Ellis Ross: Understanding the Diversity of Humanity is Good Business | The BoF Podcast
Tracee Ellis Ross shares her journey from Hollywood actress to entrepreneur with BoF founder and CEO Imran Amed, detailing the systemic changes she’s driving in the haircare industry.
Tracee Ellis Ross: Understanding the Diversity of Humanity is Good Business | The BoF Podcast
Tracee Ellis Ross shares her journey from Hollywood actress to entrepreneur with BoF founder and CEO Imran Amed, detailing the systemic changes she’s driving in the haircare industry.
Workplace & Talent
When Fashion Lost Its Voice | The Debrief
As immigration raids in Los Angeles spur large-scale protests, the fashion industry has remained largely silent. The Debrief explores the reasons behind the muted response and the tangible actions brands can take to support vulnerable workers.
When Fashion Lost Its Voice | The Debrief
As immigration raids in Los Angeles spur large-scale protests, the fashion industry has remained largely silent. The Debrief explores the reasons behind the muted response and the tangible actions brands can take to support vulnerable workers.
Beauty
Hailey Bieber on Building Rhode into a Billion-Dollar Beauty Brand | The BoF Podcast
At The Business of Beauty Global Forum 2025, Hailey Bieber reflects on launching Rhode, achieving rapid success and her vision for a lasting legacy brand.
Hailey Bieber on Building Rhode into a Billion-Dollar Beauty Brand | The BoF Podcast
At The Business of Beauty Global Forum 2025, Hailey Bieber reflects on launching Rhode, achieving rapid success and her vision for a lasting legacy 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.