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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Entrepreneurship
Start-Up School | Chapter 5: Build Your Culture as You Grow
There is no set template for the ‘right’ company culture. Each company needs to define its own culture in line with its business strategy and values. But how can companies maintain and develop culture as they scale?
Start-Up School | Chapter 5: Build Your Culture as You Grow
There is no set template for the ‘right’ company culture. Each company needs to define its own culture in line with its business strategy and values. But how can companies maintain and develop culture as they scale?
Entrepreneurship
Start-Up School | Chapter 6: Scale Your Business Carefully
Every business has its own path to scale, from a fledgling start-up into a global brand. However, there are a handful of common challenges every brand must face, including hiring, growing the supply chain, market expansion and marketing.
Start-Up School | Chapter 6: Scale Your Business Carefully
Every business has its own path to scale, from a fledgling start-up into a global brand. However, there are a handful of common challenges every brand must face, including hiring, growing the supply chain, market expansion and marketing.
News & Analysis
Raf Simons on Life after Calvin Klein
"I’ve never officially defined myself as a fashion designer, maybe because I didn’t study it."
Raf Simons on Life after Calvin Klein
"I’ve never officially defined myself as a fashion designer, maybe because I didn’t study it."
News & Analysis
Roberto Cavalli Gets Creditor Protection From Court
The troubled Italian fashion house has been granted up to 120 days to present a turnaround plan.
Roberto Cavalli Gets Creditor Protection From Court
The troubled Italian fashion house has been granted up to 120 days to present a turnaround plan.
Luxury
The Week Ahead: Will Celine and Louis Vuitton Sales Match the Hype?
This week, everyone will be talking about LVMH's financial results, fashion brands invading Salone del Mobile and Anna Wintour on stage at Women in the World. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
The Week Ahead: Will Celine and Louis Vuitton Sales Match the Hype?
This week, everyone will be talking about LVMH's financial results, fashion brands invading Salone del Mobile and Anna Wintour on stage at Women in the World. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
China
The BoF Podcast: Moda Operandi’s Ganesh Srivats and Lauren Santo Domingo on Their China Expansion Plans
Imran Amed sits down with the luxury e-commerce site's co-founder and CEO to discuss plans to enter the Chinese market and capitalise on the 'crystal ball' of data.
The BoF Podcast: Moda Operandi’s Ganesh Srivats and Lauren Santo Domingo on Their China Expansion Plans
Imran Amed sits down with the luxury e-commerce site's co-founder and CEO to discuss plans to enter the Chinese market and capitalise on the 'crystal ball' of data.
China
‘Big Quick Wins’ Are Not the Answer in China, Says Moda Operandi CEO
BoF’s Imran Amed sat down with Moda Operandi chief executive Ganesh Srivats and chief brand officer Lauren Santo Domingo at the BoF China Summit to discuss their growth plan to scale sustainably in China.
‘Big Quick Wins’ Are Not the Answer in China, Says Moda Operandi CEO
BoF’s Imran Amed sat down with Moda Operandi chief executive Ganesh Srivats and chief brand officer Lauren Santo Domingo at the BoF China Summit to discuss their growth plan to scale sustainably in China.
News & Analysis
Roberto Cavalli: What Went Wrong?
This week, one of Italy’s most famous fashion houses hit a dead end.
Roberto Cavalli: What Went Wrong?
This week, one of Italy’s most famous fashion houses hit a dead end.
Luxury
Alber Elbaz Teams Up with Tod's
Elbaz is the next designer to take part in the Italian brand’s Tod’s Factory project, which consists of capsule collections released throughout the year in a bid to keep pace with a fast-moving fashion market, reverse falling sales and rejuvenate the Tod’s brand.
Alber Elbaz Teams Up with Tod's
Elbaz is the next designer to take part in the Italian brand’s Tod’s Factory project, which consists of capsule collections released throughout the year in a bid to keep pace with a fast-moving fashion market, reverse falling sales and rejuvenate the Tod’s brand.
News & Analysis
Power Moves | Vanity Fair France Announces Fashion Director, Browns Makes Changes to Buying Team
This week, Vanity Fair France names Camille Bidault-Waddington as fashion director, while Browns announces several appointments within its buying department.
Power Moves | Vanity Fair France Announces Fashion Director, Browns Makes Changes to Buying Team
This week, Vanity Fair France names Camille Bidault-Waddington as fashion director, while Browns announces several appointments within its buying department.
Media
Condé Nast Picks Tech Executive as New Global Chief
The ex-Pandora head Roger J. Lynch will take charge of the legacy publisher as the company aims to stem losses and transform itself for the digital age. Jonathan Newhouse has been appointed chairman of the board.
Condé Nast Picks Tech Executive as New Global Chief
The ex-Pandora head Roger J. Lynch will take charge of the legacy publisher as the company aims to stem losses and transform itself for the digital age. Jonathan Newhouse has been appointed chairman of the board.
News & Analysis
Supreme Breaks Silence on ‘Criminal’ Global Counterfeiting Menace
Sophisticated Italian counterfeiters are damaging the billion-dollar streetwear juggernaut’s brand reputation and may be slowing its post-Carlyle growth plans. In a rare interview, Supreme’s press-shy founder James Jebbia speaks exclusively to BoF.
Supreme Breaks Silence on ‘Criminal’ Global Counterfeiting Menace
Sophisticated Italian counterfeiters are damaging the billion-dollar streetwear juggernaut’s brand reputation and may be slowing its post-Carlyle growth plans. In a rare interview, Supreme’s press-shy founder James Jebbia speaks exclusively to BoF.
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.