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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Financial Markets
The Path to a Better Prada
The Italian luxury brand is a step behind its peers, but a management overhaul could be transformative, argues Luca Solca.
The Path to a Better Prada
The Italian luxury brand is a step behind its peers, but a management overhaul could be transformative, argues Luca Solca.
News & Analysis
Japanese Menswear Still Rules. Here's Why.
Yoshio Kubo, Bed J.W. Ford and Auralee were among a new crop of Japanese menswear designers who took Paris by storm, but the country’s enormous influence over the market runs deep.
Japanese Menswear Still Rules. Here's Why.
Yoshio Kubo, Bed J.W. Ford and Auralee were among a new crop of Japanese menswear designers who took Paris by storm, but the country’s enormous influence over the market runs deep.
Media
Stefano Tonchi Exits W After Acquisition by Surface Magazine Owner
Marc Lotenberg, chief executive and chairman of the newly formed Future Media Group, has named Style Director Sara Moonves editor-in-chief after acquiring the fashion magazine from Condé Nast.
Stefano Tonchi Exits W After Acquisition by Surface Magazine Owner
Marc Lotenberg, chief executive and chairman of the newly formed Future Media Group, has named Style Director Sara Moonves editor-in-chief after acquiring the fashion magazine from Condé Nast.
Fashion Week
Nowhere Men at Junya Watanabe
The clothes had an airiness, a freshness and an uncontrived nonchalance that he infused with a yearning for freedom.
Nowhere Men at Junya Watanabe
The clothes had an airiness, a freshness and an uncontrived nonchalance that he infused with a yearning for freedom.
News & Analysis
Naomi Campbell to Receive BFC’s Fashion Icon Award
The British supermodel is being recognised for her contribution to the fashion industry, including her efforts to increase diversity.
Naomi Campbell to Receive BFC’s Fashion Icon Award
The British supermodel is being recognised for her contribution to the fashion industry, including her efforts to increase diversity.
Workplace & Talent
The Best Global Jobs in Menswear
As the season comes to a close, the market forces that will define the future of menswear are becoming more apparent — as are the job opportunities they will create.
The Best Global Jobs in Menswear
As the season comes to a close, the market forces that will define the future of menswear are becoming more apparent — as are the job opportunities they will create.
Fashion Week
Undercover's Lustrous Procession
Although Takahashi’s show wasn’t the slamdunk we’ve come to know and love from him, his stark, dark parade did strike an eerie chord.
Undercover's Lustrous Procession
Although Takahashi’s show wasn’t the slamdunk we’ve come to know and love from him, his stark, dark parade did strike an eerie chord.
Fashion Week
Operatic Decadence at Comme des Garçons
Here, an oily quilted jacket over a crocheted top or a dark brocade trailing threads was less suggestive of menswear — or womenswear, for that matter — than a faded aristocracy.
Operatic Decadence at Comme des Garçons
Here, an oily quilted jacket over a crocheted top or a dark brocade trailing threads was less suggestive of menswear — or womenswear, for that matter — than a faded aristocracy.
Fashion Week
Out of the Pages of a Fairy Tale at JW Anderson
His clothes fearlessly toy with ugliness, and why they end up looking so much more original — and more peculiarly beautiful — than just about anyone else’s.
Out of the Pages of a Fairy Tale at JW Anderson
His clothes fearlessly toy with ugliness, and why they end up looking so much more original — and more peculiarly beautiful — than just about anyone else’s.
Fashion Week
Sacai Curates the Future
Chitose Abe’s skill has been to make impossible hybrid irresistible. Here she focused less on contrast than on compatibility, fusing items that fit together rather than fought each other.
Sacai Curates the Future
Chitose Abe’s skill has been to make impossible hybrid irresistible. Here she focused less on contrast than on compatibility, fusing items that fit together rather than fought each other.
Fashion Week
Celine's Cloning Clinic
There is something reassuring about repetition. As a creative practice, Hedi Slimane has always made the best out of it.
Celine's Cloning Clinic
There is something reassuring about repetition. As a creative practice, Hedi Slimane has always made the best out of it.
Fashion Week
At Kenzo, No Time for Sad Goodbyes
Carol Lim and Humberto Leon take their final bow after 8 years with the LVMH-owned house which they transformed into a high-energy, youth-driven proposition.
At Kenzo, No Time for Sad Goodbyes
Carol Lim and Humberto Leon take their final bow after 8 years with the LVMH-owned house which they transformed into a high-energy, youth-driven proposition.
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.