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.
Barcelona, Spain
Luxury
Puig Is Getting Serious About Fashion… to Sell More Fragrance
The Spanish scent giant that owns Dries Van Noten, Carolina Herrera, Jean Paul Gaultier, Paco Rabanne and Nina Ricci is trying to reposition itself as brand-builder first, licensee second. Can José Manuel Albesa, the executive behind the strategy, make it work?
Puig Is Getting Serious About Fashion… to Sell More Fragrance
The Spanish scent giant that owns Dries Van Noten, Carolina Herrera, Jean Paul Gaultier, Paco Rabanne and Nina Ricci is trying to reposition itself as brand-builder first, licensee second. Can José Manuel Albesa, the executive behind the strategy, make it work?
News & Analysis
Nurturing Creative Individuality at IED
Istituto Europeo di Design cultivates a multicultural environment and cross-school collaborations to foster each student’s creative identity.
Nurturing Creative Individuality at IED
Istituto Europeo di Design cultivates a multicultural environment and cross-school collaborations to foster each student’s creative identity.
News & Analysis
Mango's Daniel López: Customer Relationships at the Heart of 2017 Growth Strategy
Mango's vice chairman is confident that there are ways for the company to expand next year, despite the volatile climate in some territories.
Mango's Daniel López: Customer Relationships at the Heart of 2017 Growth Strategy
Mango's vice chairman is confident that there are ways for the company to expand next year, despite the volatile climate in some territories.
News & Analysis
Barcelona Agree Kit Deal Extension with Nike
Barcelona have agreed an extension to their kit-manufacturing deal with Nike which Spanish media reported was the most lucrative arrangement of its kind in the world.
Barcelona Agree Kit Deal Extension with Nike
Barcelona have agreed an extension to their kit-manufacturing deal with Nike which Spanish media reported was the most lucrative arrangement of its kind in the world.
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Technology
Apple's Rivals Hope its Watch will Boost their Own Wearables
Apple's rivals want to benefit from its magic, hoping that its long awaited new smartwatch will finally conjure demand for wearable technology that has so far generated more buzz about its potential than actual sales.
Apple's Rivals Hope its Watch will Boost their Own Wearables
Apple's rivals want to benefit from its magic, hoping that its long awaited new smartwatch will finally conjure demand for wearable technology that has so far generated more buzz about its potential than actual sales.
News & Analysis
Santa Eulalia's Luis Sans on Dressing Barcelonians for 171 Years
Luxury retailer Santa Eulalia has done business on Barcelona's Passeig de Gràcia for 171 years. Luis Sans, the store's fourth-generation owner, tells BoF about how the store has stood the test of time and retained lifelong customers.
Santa Eulalia's Luis Sans on Dressing Barcelonians for 171 Years
Luxury retailer Santa Eulalia has done business on Barcelona's Passeig de Gràcia for 171 years. Luis Sans, the store's fourth-generation owner, tells BoF about how the store has stood the test of time and retained lifelong customers.
Workplace & Talent
The Creative Class | David Vivirido & Francesco Sourigues, Editors and Publishers
With more guts than experience, David Vivirido and Francesco Sourigues left London to start a provocative men's fashion magazine, Hercules. Eight years later, they prepare to launch Vamp, a new, subversive and sexy title for women.
The Creative Class | David Vivirido & Francesco Sourigues, Editors and Publishers
With more guts than experience, David Vivirido and Francesco Sourigues left London to start a provocative men's fashion magazine, Hercules. Eight years later, they prepare to launch Vamp, a new, subversive and sexy title for women.
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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.