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.
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The Truth About the Fashion World, Exposed
Colin McDowell journeys through the most famous ‘tell-all’ exposés of the intrigue, back biting and madness behind the glamorous veneer of the fashion world.
The Truth About the Fashion World, Exposed
Colin McDowell journeys through the most famous ‘tell-all’ exposés of the intrigue, back biting and madness behind the glamorous veneer of the fashion world.
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Colin's Column | Tomes of the Times: Holiday Reading 2019
Colin McDowell shares his essential winter reading list, featuring everything from Tim Walker's 'out of this world' photography to Simon Doonan's deep-dive into the history of drag.
Colin's Column | Tomes of the Times: Holiday Reading 2019
Colin McDowell shares his essential winter reading list, featuring everything from Tim Walker's 'out of this world' photography to Simon Doonan's deep-dive into the history of drag.
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Colin's Column | Tomes of the Times: Summer Reading 2019
Colin McDowell shares his essential summer reading list, this year featuring fashion, beauty and design pioneers across multiple generations.
Colin's Column | Tomes of the Times: Summer Reading 2019
Colin McDowell shares his essential summer reading list, this year featuring fashion, beauty and design pioneers across multiple generations.
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Tomes of the Times: Holiday Reading 2018
Colin McDowell shares his essential holiday books, which delve into the minds of fashion’s greats, from ‘King of Tailors’ Richard Anderson to the late Yves Saint Laurent and Ingrid Sischy.
Tomes of the Times: Holiday Reading 2018
Colin McDowell shares his essential holiday books, which delve into the minds of fashion’s greats, from ‘King of Tailors’ Richard Anderson to the late Yves Saint Laurent and Ingrid Sischy.
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Tomes of the Times: Summer Reading 2018
Colin McDowell shares his essential summer reading list, featuring books on fashion industry legends like Charles James, Richard Avedon and more.
Tomes of the Times: Summer Reading 2018
Colin McDowell shares his essential summer reading list, featuring books on fashion industry legends like Charles James, Richard Avedon and more.
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Tomes of the Times: Holiday Reading 2017
BoF’s Colin McDowell shares his essential holiday reading list, from 'Schiaparelli and the Artists' to new retrospectives on Calvin Klein and Yves Saint Laurent.
Tomes of the Times: Holiday Reading 2017
BoF’s Colin McDowell shares his essential holiday reading list, from 'Schiaparelli and the Artists' to new retrospectives on Calvin Klein and Yves Saint Laurent.
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Tomes of the Times: Summer Reading 2017
Colin McDowell shares his essential summer fashion reading list, featuring books on Rei Kawakubo, Irving Penn, Balenciaga, Yves Saint Laurent’s Dior years and more.
Tomes of the Times: Summer Reading 2017
Colin McDowell shares his essential summer fashion reading list, featuring books on Rei Kawakubo, Irving Penn, Balenciaga, Yves Saint Laurent’s Dior years and more.
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How Very Hamish
Colin McDowell talks to Hamish Bowles about his love of fashion, Anna Wintour, American Vogue and the exhibition he has curated at England’s historic Chatsworth House.
How Very Hamish
Colin McDowell talks to Hamish Bowles about his love of fashion, Anna Wintour, American Vogue and the exhibition he has curated at England’s historic Chatsworth House.
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Tomes of the Times: Holiday Reading
Just in time for the holidays, Colin McDowell shares his list of the best fashion books of the season.
Tomes of the Times: Holiday Reading
Just in time for the holidays, Colin McDowell shares his list of the best fashion books of the season.
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Richard Avedon, Dior and How They Changed Fashion Forever
The legendary photographer Richard Avedon introduced movement to some of the most formal clothes in the world, giving them a spirit that made them exciting for young people.
Richard Avedon, Dior and How They Changed Fashion Forever
The legendary photographer Richard Avedon introduced movement to some of the most formal clothes in the world, giving them a spirit that made them exciting for young people.
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Grace Coddington: ‘How Privileged We Were to Have Such Crazy Freedom’
Grace Coddington talks to Colin McDowell about everything from modelling in the Swinging Sixties to her life post-Vogue.
Grace Coddington: ‘How Privileged We Were to Have Such Crazy Freedom’
Grace Coddington talks to Colin McDowell about everything from modelling in the Swinging Sixties to her life post-Vogue.
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Tomes of the Times: Summer Reading
Colin McDowell shares his essential summer fashion reading list, from ‘Fashion Game Changers’ to a catalogue of Karl Lagerfeld's work for Chanel.
Tomes of the Times: Summer Reading
Colin McDowell shares his essential summer fashion reading list, from ‘Fashion Game Changers’ to a catalogue of Karl Lagerfeld's work for Chanel.
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.