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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Fashion Week
The Truth Behind Fashion’s Most Diverse Season Ever
This season’s catwalks were the most diverse ever, according to a new report. But as the definition of diversity broadens, do the numbers reflect a real rise in models of colour?
The Truth Behind Fashion’s Most Diverse Season Ever
This season’s catwalks were the most diverse ever, according to a new report. But as the definition of diversity broadens, do the numbers reflect a real rise in models of colour?
Technology
Video | Building the Stores of the Future
Consider the mobile opportunity, but don't employ technology for technology's sake, advised a panel of retail space experts on stage at VOICES in December.
Video | Building the Stores of the Future
Consider the mobile opportunity, but don't employ technology for technology's sake, advised a panel of retail space experts on stage at VOICES in December.
Technology
The Disruptors: Gucci's Marco Bizzarri and Farfetch's José Neves
The Farfetch founder and Gucci CEO discussed their leadership strategies and how to stay competitive.
The Disruptors: Gucci's Marco Bizzarri and Farfetch's José Neves
The Farfetch founder and Gucci CEO discussed their leadership strategies and how to stay competitive.
News & Analysis
Li Edelkoort Reads Her Anti-Fashion Manifesto
Trend forecaster Li Edelkoort spoke in December at VOICES, BoF's new annual gathering for big thinkers.
Li Edelkoort Reads Her Anti-Fashion Manifesto
Trend forecaster Li Edelkoort spoke in December at VOICES, BoF's new annual gathering for big thinkers.
Fashion Week
Rethinking and Rewiring Fashion Weeks
The heads of the world's four major fashion weeks discuss the way fashion brands create and communicate clothing around the shifting needs and expectations of today's consumer.
Rethinking and Rewiring Fashion Weeks
The heads of the world's four major fashion weeks discuss the way fashion brands create and communicate clothing around the shifting needs and expectations of today's consumer.
News & Analysis
Tom Dixon's Experiments in Immediacy
In a clever, quippy speech at VOICES, BoF's new annual gathering for big thinkers, Tom Dixon detailed his experiments in instant gratification.
Tom Dixon's Experiments in Immediacy
In a clever, quippy speech at VOICES, BoF's new annual gathering for big thinkers, Tom Dixon detailed his experiments in instant gratification.
News & Analysis
Populism and Protectionism in a Post-Trump, Post-Brexit World
BoF's chief commercial officer Nick Blunden moderates a panel featuring activist and think tank founder Maajid Nawaz, Professor Alexander Betts and economist Richard Davies.
Populism and Protectionism in a Post-Trump, Post-Brexit World
BoF's chief commercial officer Nick Blunden moderates a panel featuring activist and think tank founder Maajid Nawaz, Professor Alexander Betts and economist Richard Davies.
News & Analysis
Amber Valletta: 'Use Your Beauty and Your Brains'
The supermodel and actress joined BoF editor-at-large Tim Blanks for a candid conversation at VOICES, BoF’s new annual gathering for big thinkers.
Amber Valletta: 'Use Your Beauty and Your Brains'
The supermodel and actress joined BoF editor-at-large Tim Blanks for a candid conversation at VOICES, BoF’s new annual gathering for big thinkers.
News & Analysis
Why Health and Wellness is Fashion's Biggest New Competitor
Jason Wachob, Amanda Chantal Bacon, Dr. Nigma Talib and Neil Grimmer spoke at VOICES, BoF’s new annual gathering for big thinkers.
Why Health and Wellness is Fashion's Biggest New Competitor
Jason Wachob, Amanda Chantal Bacon, Dr. Nigma Talib and Neil Grimmer spoke at VOICES, BoF’s new annual gathering for big thinkers.
Financial Markets
Four Forces Transforming the Global Economy
Richard Dobbs, senior partner at McKinsey & Company, spoke in December at VOICES, BoF’s new annual gathering for big thinkers.
Four Forces Transforming the Global Economy
Richard Dobbs, senior partner at McKinsey & Company, spoke in December at VOICES, BoF’s new annual gathering for big thinkers.
News & Analysis
Mario Testino Reflects on his 10 Most Iconic Images
The recipient of BoF’s new Global VOICES award, Mario Testino took the VOICES stage to discuss 10 of his most iconic photographs.
Mario Testino Reflects on his 10 Most Iconic Images
The recipient of BoF’s new Global VOICES award, Mario Testino took the VOICES stage to discuss 10 of his most iconic photographs.
News & Analysis
The Best of BoF 2016 | Top 10 Videos
From rare in-depth interviews with industry icons Yohji Yamomto and John Galliano, to talks with pop-culture figures will.i.am and Joan Smalls, in 2016 BoF captured the people shaping the global fashion industry on film.
The Best of BoF 2016 | Top 10 Videos
From rare in-depth interviews with industry icons Yohji Yamomto and John Galliano, to talks with pop-culture figures will.i.am and Joan Smalls, in 2016 BoF captured the people shaping the global fashion industry on film.
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.