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
Is Nike Finally Winning With Women? | The Debrief
Sheena Butler-Young and Brian Baskin delve into whether this year’s high-profile campaigns, critical executive changes and a blockbuster sneaker release signal a newfound focus on female athletes.
Is Nike Finally Winning With Women? | The Debrief
Sheena Butler-Young and Brian Baskin delve into whether this year’s high-profile campaigns, critical executive changes and a blockbuster sneaker release signal a newfound focus on female athletes.
Retail
Lessons in World-Building: How Emily Oberg Created Sporty & Rich | The BoF Podcast
Founder Emily Oberg discusses her entrepreneurial journey from Calgary to Los Angeles, transforming her passion for fashion and wellness into the cult lifestyle brand Sporty & Rich.
Lessons in World-Building: How Emily Oberg Created Sporty & Rich | The BoF Podcast
Founder Emily Oberg discusses her entrepreneurial journey from Calgary to Los Angeles, transforming her passion for fashion and wellness into the cult lifestyle brand Sporty & Rich.
Beauty
Why Hailey Bieber Won the Celebrity Beauty Lottery | The Debrief
E.l.f. Beauty’s $1 billion acquisition of Rhode demonstrates the power of authentic branding amid a sea of generic beauty lines fronted by famous faces.
Why Hailey Bieber Won the Celebrity Beauty Lottery | The Debrief
E.l.f. Beauty’s $1 billion acquisition of Rhode demonstrates the power of authentic branding amid a sea of generic beauty lines fronted by famous faces.
Luxury
Giancarlo Giammetti on Securing Valentino’s Legacy | The BoF Podcast
Giancarlo Giammetti, co-founder of Valentino, sits down for an exclusive interview with BoF founder and CEO Imran Amed in Rome to discuss the early days of Valentino, the importance of protecting creativity in a fashion market that prioritises commercialisation, and why it is critical for the industry to support young designers who are overlooked by a fashion system under pressure.
Giancarlo Giammetti on Securing Valentino’s Legacy | The BoF Podcast
Giancarlo Giammetti, co-founder of Valentino, sits down for an exclusive interview with BoF founder and CEO Imran Amed in Rome to discuss the early days of Valentino, the importance of protecting creativity in a fashion market that prioritises commercialisation, and why it is critical for the industry to support young designers who are overlooked by a fashion system under pressure.
Beauty
Beauty Is in Its Flop Era | The Debrief
Once thought to be resistant to economic downturns, the beauty industry is facing a significant slowdown. This week on The Debrief, BoF’s Daniela Morosini explains why consumers are pulling back and what brands can do next.
Beauty Is in Its Flop Era | The Debrief
Once thought to be resistant to economic downturns, the beauty industry is facing a significant slowdown. This week on The Debrief, BoF’s Daniela Morosini explains why consumers are pulling back and what brands can do next.
Luxury
Inside The Great Luxury Reset | The BoF Podcast
Imran Amed, founder and CEO of The Business of Fashion, and Luca Solca, managing director of luxury goods at Bernestein, speak to System Magazine’s Jonathan Wingfield about how luxury fashion is navigating economic headwinds, shifting consumer values and the urgent need for creative renewal.
Inside The Great Luxury Reset | The BoF Podcast
Imran Amed, founder and CEO of The Business of Fashion, and Luca Solca, managing director of luxury goods at Bernestein, speak to System Magazine’s Jonathan Wingfield about how luxury fashion is navigating economic headwinds, shifting consumer values and the urgent need for creative renewal.
Branding
How Fashion Brands Build Community in 2025 | The Debrief
In a time of consumer caution and social division, fashion brands are investing in community to drive loyalty. BoF’s Lei Takanashi joins The Debrief to explore the emotional core of brand building today.
How Fashion Brands Build Community in 2025 | The Debrief
In a time of consumer caution and social division, fashion brands are investing in community to drive loyalty. BoF’s Lei Takanashi joins The Debrief to explore the emotional core of brand building today.
Global Markets
Redefining ‘Made in Africa’ | The BoF Podcast
Maryse Mbonyumutwa of Pink Mango, Laduma Ngxokolo of MaXhosa Africa, and Reni Folawiyo of Alara join writer Rozan Ahmed at BoF CROSSROADS 2025 to discuss how African brands are overcoming operational challenges to bring global creativity and sustainability to fashion.
Redefining ‘Made in Africa’ | The BoF Podcast
Maryse Mbonyumutwa of Pink Mango, Laduma Ngxokolo of MaXhosa Africa, and Reni Folawiyo of Alara join writer Rozan Ahmed at BoF CROSSROADS 2025 to discuss how African brands are overcoming operational challenges to bring global creativity and sustainability to fashion.
Retail
The Trade War’s Off, For Now. What’s Next for Fashion? | The Debrief
The US and China's 90-day trade truce is welcome news for fashion, but uncertainty lingers. BoF’s Cathleen Chen and Marc Bain join The Debrief to break down the immediate impact, lasting challenges and strategies brands should adopt in uncertain times.
The Trade War’s Off, For Now. What’s Next for Fashion? | The Debrief
The US and China's 90-day trade truce is welcome news for fashion, but uncertainty lingers. BoF’s Cathleen Chen and Marc Bain join The Debrief to break down the immediate impact, lasting challenges and strategies brands should adopt in uncertain times.
Retail
TikTok, Tariffs and Luxury’s Fake News Problem | The Debrief
A wave of TikTok videos has fuelled a narrative that luxury bags and their counterfeits are made in the same factories. BoF’s Sarah Kent joins The Debrief to unpack what this says about consumer trust, supply chain secrecy and the growing backlash against brand mythology.
TikTok, Tariffs and Luxury’s Fake News Problem | The Debrief
A wave of TikTok videos has fuelled a narrative that luxury bags and their counterfeits are made in the same factories. BoF’s Sarah Kent joins The Debrief to unpack what this says about consumer trust, supply chain secrecy and the growing backlash against brand mythology.
Global Markets
Modest Fashion at a Crossroads | The BoF Podcast
Linda Anggrea of Modinity, Kareem Türe of Modanisa, and Rabia Zargarpur of Rabia Z join Imran Amed at BoF CROSSROADS 2025 to discuss modest fashion’s global rise, cultural significance, and commercial future.
Modest Fashion at a Crossroads | The BoF Podcast
Linda Anggrea of Modinity, Kareem Türe of Modanisa, and Rabia Zargarpur of Rabia Z join Imran Amed at BoF CROSSROADS 2025 to discuss modest fashion’s global rise, cultural significance, and commercial future.
Media
Celebrating Black Style Inside the 2025 Met Gala | The Debrief
2025’s Met Gala spotlighted tailoring, Black dandyism and creativity, prompting discussions on representation and the event’s evolving exclusivity. DTC correspondent Malique Morris joins The Debrief to reflect on the night’s boldest looks and what they reveal about fashion’s cultural power.
Celebrating Black Style Inside the 2025 Met Gala | The Debrief
2025’s Met Gala spotlighted tailoring, Black dandyism and creativity, prompting discussions on representation and the event’s evolving exclusivity. DTC correspondent Malique Morris joins The Debrief to reflect on the night’s boldest looks and what they reveal about fashion’s cultural power.
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.