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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Video | Alexander Betts: Making Sense of Brexit
Alexander Betts, Leopold Muller Professor in Refugee and Forced Migration Studies, Oxford University, on the knock-on effects of Brexit and what we can expect to happen next.
Video | Alexander Betts: Making Sense of Brexit
Alexander Betts, Leopold Muller Professor in Refugee and Forced Migration Studies, Oxford University, on the knock-on effects of Brexit and what we can expect to happen next.
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Maajid Nawaz on Terrorism: 'Fear Will Breed More Fear'
Through the lens of his own harrowing journey, Maajid Nawaz spoke about the rise of terrorism, populism and a post-Trump, post-Brexit world.
Maajid Nawaz on Terrorism: 'Fear Will Breed More Fear'
Through the lens of his own harrowing journey, Maajid Nawaz spoke about the rise of terrorism, populism and a post-Trump, post-Brexit world.
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John Galliano on Being Comfortable With Chaos
Master Haute Couturier John Galliano joined BoF editor-at-large Tim Blanks on the VOICES stage, to discuss 'Creativity in the Digital Age.'
John Galliano on Being Comfortable With Chaos
Master Haute Couturier John Galliano joined BoF editor-at-large Tim Blanks on the VOICES stage, to discuss 'Creativity in the Digital Age.'
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Future VOICES Connects 10 Emerging Talents with Industry Elite
The winners of BoF and Topshop’s Future VOICES competition mingled with fashion industry leaders and pushed for technological innovation, greater inclusivity and other vectors of change.
Future VOICES Connects 10 Emerging Talents with Industry Elite
The winners of BoF and Topshop’s Future VOICES competition mingled with fashion industry leaders and pushed for technological innovation, greater inclusivity and other vectors of change.
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Inside VOICES, BoF’s First Gathering for Big Thinkers
From terrorism to disruptive technology, fashion’s top business leaders, entrepreneurs and educators gathered to discuss the threats and opportunities facing the $2.4 trillion industry.
Inside VOICES, BoF’s First Gathering for Big Thinkers
From terrorism to disruptive technology, fashion’s top business leaders, entrepreneurs and educators gathered to discuss the threats and opportunities facing the $2.4 trillion industry.
Retail
Li Edelkoort: ‘Fashion is Old Fashioned’
Trend forecaster Li Edelkoort presented key excerpts from her ‘Anti-Fashion’ Manifesto, challenging an industry she described as ‘no longer part of the avant-garde.’
Li Edelkoort: ‘Fashion is Old Fashioned’
Trend forecaster Li Edelkoort presented key excerpts from her ‘Anti-Fashion’ Manifesto, challenging an industry she described as ‘no longer part of the avant-garde.’
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James Scully on Fashion's Bullying, Cruelty and Discrimination of Models
Casting director James Scully was given a standing ovation at VOICES, BoF's new annual gathering for big thinkers, following his plea to end the fashion industry's "cruel and sadistic" abuse of models.
James Scully on Fashion's Bullying, Cruelty and Discrimination of Models
Casting director James Scully was given a standing ovation at VOICES, BoF's new annual gathering for big thinkers, following his plea to end the fashion industry's "cruel and sadistic" abuse of models.
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Models Face Bullying, Cruelty and Racial Discrimination at Castings
Casting director James Scully and others lifted the lid on a system that hires girls when they are little more than children and then disposes of them when they hit puberty in a power game where models are pawns.
Models Face Bullying, Cruelty and Racial Discrimination at Castings
Casting director James Scully and others lifted the lid on a system that hires girls when they are little more than children and then disposes of them when they hit puberty in a power game where models are pawns.
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Live Blog: Catch up on John Galliano, Amber Valletta, Ian Rogers, will.i.am and Joan Smalls
As the three-day event concludes, revisit our real-time reporting from VOICES, BoF's new annual gathering for big thinkers in Oxfordshire, in partnership with QIC Global Real Estate.
Live Blog: Catch up on John Galliano, Amber Valletta, Ian Rogers, will.i.am and Joan Smalls
As the three-day event concludes, revisit our real-time reporting from VOICES, BoF's new annual gathering for big thinkers in Oxfordshire, in partnership with QIC Global Real Estate.
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John Galliano, Mario Testino, Amber Valletta and Joan Smalls to Speak at VOICES
The Business of Fashion is pleased to reveal the latest wave of speakers at VOICES, BoF’s new annual gathering for big thinkers.
John Galliano, Mario Testino, Amber Valletta and Joan Smalls to Speak at VOICES
The Business of Fashion is pleased to reveal the latest wave of speakers at VOICES, BoF’s new annual gathering for big thinkers.
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Are You One of Fashion's Future VOICES?
Today, BoF and Topshop launch a global competition to identify 10 breakthrough talents to present their ideas at VOICES, BoF’s new annual gathering for big thinkers.
Are You One of Fashion's Future VOICES?
Today, BoF and Topshop launch a global competition to identify 10 breakthrough talents to present their ideas at VOICES, BoF’s new annual gathering for big thinkers.
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.