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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News & Analysis
Power Moves | Ports 1961 Taps Fabien Baron and Karl Templer, Nylon Appoints Editorial Director
This week, Ports 1961 makes new hires as part of the brand’s creative turnaround strategy, while Nylon hires its editorial director from Fashionista.
Power Moves | Ports 1961 Taps Fabien Baron and Karl Templer, Nylon Appoints Editorial Director
This week, Ports 1961 makes new hires as part of the brand’s creative turnaround strategy, while Nylon hires its editorial director from Fashionista.
Media
Meghan Markle’s Vogue: When Activism Is More Fashionable Than Fashion
This week, the cover of British Vogue’s September issue, guest-edited by the Duchess of Sussex, lit up the internet. It featured neither fashion nor Meghan.
Meghan Markle’s Vogue: When Activism Is More Fashionable Than Fashion
This week, the cover of British Vogue’s September issue, guest-edited by the Duchess of Sussex, lit up the internet. It featured neither fashion nor Meghan.
Media
Why Anna Wintour Is (Still) One of Condé Nast’s Most Powerful Assets
The company's artistic director and editor of American Vogue has extraordinary power and influence. What happens when she eventually steps down?
Why Anna Wintour Is (Still) One of Condé Nast’s Most Powerful Assets
The company's artistic director and editor of American Vogue has extraordinary power and influence. What happens when she eventually steps down?
Workplace & Talent
Burberry Joins BoF Careers
Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent.
Burberry Joins BoF Careers
Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent.
Luxury
The Future of Maison Margiela
Can the revered label owned by Renzo Rosso’s OTB build a sustainable business?
The Future of Maison Margiela
Can the revered label owned by Renzo Rosso’s OTB build a sustainable business?
Sustainability
Stella McCartney Taps Anti-Consumption Activists to Sell More Clothes
The eco-conscious label’s new campaign highlights the delicate balance brands and activists navigate when working together.
Stella McCartney Taps Anti-Consumption Activists to Sell More Clothes
The eco-conscious label’s new campaign highlights the delicate balance brands and activists navigate when working together.
News & Analysis
Renzo Rosso’s OTB Increases Its Stake in Viktor & Rolf
The Italian fashion group that owns Diesel, Marni and Maison Margiela added to its existing investment in the brand founded by the Dutch design duo Viktor Horsting and Rolf Snoeren in 1993.
Renzo Rosso’s OTB Increases Its Stake in Viktor & Rolf
The Italian fashion group that owns Diesel, Marni and Maison Margiela added to its existing investment in the brand founded by the Dutch design duo Viktor Horsting and Rolf Snoeren in 1993.
Luxury
Jean Paul Gaultier's 'Fashion Freak Show'
The designer staged a musical production looking back on his life from childhood classroom sketches to the Paris haute couture catwalks.
Jean Paul Gaultier's 'Fashion Freak Show'
The designer staged a musical production looking back on his life from childhood classroom sketches to the Paris haute couture catwalks.
News & Analysis
Can Fashion Keep up With 21st-Century Trends?
"In this week's podcast we speak to Anna Wintour, editor-in-chief of Vogue."
Can Fashion Keep up With 21st-Century Trends?
"In this week's podcast we speak to Anna Wintour, editor-in-chief of Vogue."
News & Analysis
How Nars Made Its Orgasm Last 20 Years
The 25 year-old brand is about to double the size of its business for the third time in the past decade, on the back of sexually charged products like 1999's Orgasm blush. Many of its ‘90s peers haven’t been so lucky.
How Nars Made Its Orgasm Last 20 Years
The 25 year-old brand is about to double the size of its business for the third time in the past decade, on the back of sexually charged products like 1999's Orgasm blush. Many of its ‘90s peers haven’t been so lucky.
Retail
Chico's FAS Names Bonnie Brooks CEO
Brooks had been named interim CEO in April, following the abrupt resignation of Shelley Broader from her roles as chief executive and president of the company.
Chico's FAS Names Bonnie Brooks CEO
Brooks had been named interim CEO in April, following the abrupt resignation of Shelley Broader from her roles as chief executive and president of the company.
Luxury
How to Use Drops in the Instagram Age
Product drops have become a way for luxury’s biggest brands and retailers to cultivate exclusivity and excitement across their online and offline channels. Here’s how to get started.
How to Use Drops in the Instagram Age
Product drops have become a way for luxury’s biggest brands and retailers to cultivate exclusivity and excitement across their online and offline channels. Here’s how to get started.
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.