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
At Prada, Brightening the Gloom
This collection had a verve that suggested an upbeat outlook pays dividends.
At Prada, Brightening the Gloom
This collection had a verve that suggested an upbeat outlook pays dividends.
Entrepreneurship
None of Your Business with Imran Amed
In a special episode of our new series, Derek Blasberg grills Imran Amed on his business know-how and experiences as an entrepreneur.
None of Your Business with Imran Amed
In a special episode of our new series, Derek Blasberg grills Imran Amed on his business know-how and experiences as an entrepreneur.
Luxury
Ami Launches Womenswear Line
After releasing a successful capsule of menswear-inspired pieces for women, the Parisian brand ventures into womenswear with a co-ed show and a line-up of worldwide stockists.
Ami Launches Womenswear Line
After releasing a successful capsule of menswear-inspired pieces for women, the Parisian brand ventures into womenswear with a co-ed show and a line-up of worldwide stockists.
Luxury
Inside LVMH's Plan to Conquer Menswear
The French conglomerate is on a mission to capture even more of the growing market for luxury menswear. BoF outlines the opportunities for several of the leading brands in the portfolio, and where they might face challenges ahead.
Inside LVMH's Plan to Conquer Menswear
The French conglomerate is on a mission to capture even more of the growing market for luxury menswear. BoF outlines the opportunities for several of the leading brands in the portfolio, and where they might face challenges ahead.
Fashion Week
Pure, Undiluted Giorgio Armani
Armani dished out the usual Giorgio Armani fare in soft tailoring, deconstruction and gentle masculinity, but the ease of the whole endeavour was particularly palpable.
Pure, Undiluted Giorgio Armani
Armani dished out the usual Giorgio Armani fare in soft tailoring, deconstruction and gentle masculinity, but the ease of the whole endeavour was particularly palpable.
Luxury
Chanel Surpasses $11 Billion in Sales, Dismisses Rumours of Imminent Sale
'Chanel is not for sale, Chanel is not preparing for an IPO. I just want to reconfirm that for the hundredth time this year,' said Global Chief Financial Officer Philippe Blondiaux in an interview with BoF.
Chanel Surpasses $11 Billion in Sales, Dismisses Rumours of Imminent Sale
'Chanel is not for sale, Chanel is not preparing for an IPO. I just want to reconfirm that for the hundredth time this year,' said Global Chief Financial Officer Philippe Blondiaux in an interview with BoF.
Fashion Week
Chanel's Past and Future Will Be On Full Display In Paris This Week
This week everyone will be talking about Chanel's memorial to Karl Lagerfeld and its annual financial results, New York designers at Paris Fashion Week and protests in Hong Kong. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
Chanel's Past and Future Will Be On Full Display In Paris This Week
This week everyone will be talking about Chanel's memorial to Karl Lagerfeld and its annual financial results, New York designers at Paris Fashion Week and protests in Hong Kong. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
Fashion Week
Sensational Tension at Versace
Masculine stereotypes were well and truly challenged on Donatella’s catwalk by a killer combination of rococo decoration and hormonal teen rave culture. But even her challenge was overtaken by the speed of life.
Sensational Tension at Versace
Masculine stereotypes were well and truly challenged on Donatella’s catwalk by a killer combination of rococo decoration and hormonal teen rave culture. But even her challenge was overtaken by the speed of life.
Fashion Week
At Emporio Armani, Olympian Effort
The collection reverberated with an energetic lightness, but it’s time for the ugly sneakers trend to end.
At Emporio Armani, Olympian Effort
The collection reverberated with an energetic lightness, but it’s time for the ugly sneakers trend to end.
Fashion Week
Stella McCartney’s Wonderfully Low-Key Menswear
She has a unique way of working bold ideas into quasi-normal pieces that can reach a wide, transversal audience, looking neither generic, nor forced.
Stella McCartney’s Wonderfully Low-Key Menswear
She has a unique way of working bold ideas into quasi-normal pieces that can reach a wide, transversal audience, looking neither generic, nor forced.
Luxury
Five Investors Bid to Rescue Roberto Cavalli
The Tuscan company received three binding offers for taking over the whole group, one binding proposal for just some assets, as well as a non-binding expression of interest.
Five Investors Bid to Rescue Roberto Cavalli
The Tuscan company received three binding offers for taking over the whole group, one binding proposal for just some assets, as well as a non-binding expression of interest.
Luxury
The BoF Podcast: Moncler CEO Remo Ruffini Talks ‘Genius’ Strategy
Speaking in conversation with Imran Amed, the chief executive of Moncler discusses the outerwear brand's game-changing Genius strategy and why the company now feels more like a start-up.
The BoF Podcast: Moncler CEO Remo Ruffini Talks ‘Genius’ Strategy
Speaking in conversation with Imran Amed, the chief executive of Moncler discusses the outerwear brand's game-changing Genius strategy and why the company now feels more like a start-up.
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.