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.
activewear
Marketing
North Face Looks to Training Gear to Boost Sales Beyond Winter
The North Face, whose jackets are ubiquitous on ski slopes and climbing expeditions, is making its biggest push yet to get consumers to wear its gear in the gym.
North Face Looks to Training Gear to Boost Sales Beyond Winter
The North Face, whose jackets are ubiquitous on ski slopes and climbing expeditions, is making its biggest push yet to get consumers to wear its gear in the gym.
News & Analysis
Nike to Launch Collaboration with Chitose Abe’s Sacai
BoF can exclusively reveal that Nike is set to launch a new fashion collaboration with Chitose Abe’s inventive Japanese label Sacai.
Nike to Launch Collaboration with Chitose Abe’s Sacai
BoF can exclusively reveal that Nike is set to launch a new fashion collaboration with Chitose Abe’s inventive Japanese label Sacai.
News & Analysis
Why Are Sportswear Giants Nike and Adidas Embracing Fashion?
BoF examines the strategies behind the uptick in the fashion activities of the world’s leading sportswear giants.
Why Are Sportswear Giants Nike and Adidas Embracing Fashion?
BoF examines the strategies behind the uptick in the fashion activities of the world’s leading sportswear giants.
Financial Markets
Lululemon Boosts Forecasts After Strong Holiday Season
Lululemon Athletica Inc., the maker of yoga- inspired clothing, gained as much as 9.4 percent in early trading after strong holiday sales prompted the company to raise its fourth-quarter forecast.
Lululemon Boosts Forecasts After Strong Holiday Season
Lululemon Athletica Inc., the maker of yoga- inspired clothing, gained as much as 9.4 percent in early trading after strong holiday sales prompted the company to raise its fourth-quarter forecast.
Retail
Surf’s Up for Indie Brands
New wave surfwear labels such as Saturdays and Cuisse de Grenouille are rising from the rubble of the ‘big three’ surf brands.
Surf’s Up for Indie Brands
New wave surfwear labels such as Saturdays and Cuisse de Grenouille are rising from the rubble of the ‘big three’ surf brands.
Global Markets
Lululemon Founder's Family Bets on Casual Luxury with New Retail Venture
It remains to be seen whether Kit and Ace's simple line of basic black, white, navy and gray t-shirts can gain the same traction as Lululemon's products.
Lululemon Founder's Family Bets on Casual Luxury with New Retail Venture
It remains to be seen whether Kit and Ace's simple line of basic black, white, navy and gray t-shirts can gain the same traction as Lululemon's products.
News & Analysis
Streetwear Boosts Lululemon Profits
NEW YORK, United States — Lululemon Athletica Inc., the yogawear maker that ended a dispute with its founder last month, raised its full-year
Streetwear Boosts Lululemon Profits
NEW YORK, United States — Lululemon Athletica Inc., the yogawear maker that ended a dispute with its founder last month, raised its full-year
News & Analysis
'Athleisure' Trend Booms As Sweatpants Leave the Gym
An increasing number of women are sporting yoga pants and dressy sweat pants rather than jeans or slacks. And for many guys, sneakers and hoodies have become workwear.
'Athleisure' Trend Booms As Sweatpants Leave the Gym
An increasing number of women are sporting yoga pants and dressy sweat pants rather than jeans or slacks. And for many guys, sneakers and hoodies have become workwear.
News & Analysis
Men's Swimwear Market Grows Up
No longer characterised by 9-inch board shorts and graphics targeting teenagers, the men's swimwear market is growing and giving rise to a wave of brands with broader lifestyle propositions.
Men's Swimwear Market Grows Up
No longer characterised by 9-inch board shorts and graphics targeting teenagers, the men's swimwear market is growing and giving rise to a wave of brands with broader lifestyle propositions.
Retail
Killing the Skinny Jean
Skinny jeans have reigned supreme for years. But now a whole host of alternatives, from yoga pants to fancy sweatpants, have cropped up.
Killing the Skinny Jean
Skinny jeans have reigned supreme for years. But now a whole host of alternatives, from yoga pants to fancy sweatpants, have cropped up.
Technology
Bits & Bytes | Nordstrom Buys Trunk Club, India E-Commerce War, Amazon and Yoox
Bits & Bytes is a weekly roundup of the most important news in the fast evolving fashion-tech space.
Bits & Bytes | Nordstrom Buys Trunk Club, India E-Commerce War, Amazon and Yoox
Bits & Bytes is a weekly roundup of the most important news in the fast evolving fashion-tech space.
News & Analysis
The Three P’s of Lucas Hugh: Product, Positioning, Persistence
With an appearance in blockbuster film The Hunger Games and stockists like Net-a-Sporter, high-end activewear brand Lucas Hugh is poised for growth. BoF speaks to founder Anjhe Mules about how years of product development and premium positioning in an ascendant category have paid off.
The Three P’s of Lucas Hugh: Product, Positioning, Persistence
With an appearance in blockbuster film The Hunger Games and stockists like Net-a-Sporter, high-end activewear brand Lucas Hugh is poised for growth. BoF speaks to founder Anjhe Mules about how years of product development and premium positioning in an ascendant category have paid off.
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.