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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Marketing
Why Dolce & Gabbana Is Still Frozen Out of China
Two months after Stefano Gabbana called Chinese consumers an 'ignorant dirty smelling mafia,' the brand remains frozen out of the world's biggest luxury market.
Why Dolce & Gabbana Is Still Frozen Out of China
Two months after Stefano Gabbana called Chinese consumers an 'ignorant dirty smelling mafia,' the brand remains frozen out of the world's biggest luxury market.
Fashion Week
A Languid and Languorous Feeling at Loewe
While his first men's fashion show for Loewe may have lost the humour and charm of his showroom presentations, Jonathan Anderson insisted it was good discipline.
A Languid and Languorous Feeling at Loewe
While his first men's fashion show for Loewe may have lost the humour and charm of his showroom presentations, Jonathan Anderson insisted it was good discipline.
Fashion Week
Thom Browne’s Tripartite Essence
The designer's ingenuity was spectacular, but curiously chilly.
Thom Browne’s Tripartite Essence
The designer's ingenuity was spectacular, but curiously chilly.
Fashion Week
Celebrating Togetherness at Sacai
It wasn’t an epic collection, but the fascination of Sacai endures in its trend-proof oddity and in the secret surprises that are insinuated into its menswear.
Celebrating Togetherness at Sacai
It wasn’t an epic collection, but the fascination of Sacai endures in its trend-proof oddity and in the secret surprises that are insinuated into its menswear.
Fashion Week
A Hybrid Dream at Undercover
There’s no denying the power of Jun Takahashi’s vision — as apocalyptic and alluring as his original inspiration for this collection, A Clockwork Orange.
A Hybrid Dream at Undercover
There’s no denying the power of Jun Takahashi’s vision — as apocalyptic and alluring as his original inspiration for this collection, A Clockwork Orange.
Fashion Week
Swan Diving Into the Abyss at Comme des Garçons
Buried in the murk were artfully doubled jackets, skillful new proportions and intriguing decorative elements. But is creativity enough in the darkness? Maybe not.
Swan Diving Into the Abyss at Comme des Garçons
Buried in the murk were artfully doubled jackets, skillful new proportions and intriguing decorative elements. But is creativity enough in the darkness? Maybe not.
Fashion Week
All Hail the Celine Man
Hedi Slimane is up to his old tricks. His first menswear collection for Celine was desirable, but inventive it was not.
All Hail the Celine Man
Hedi Slimane is up to his old tricks. His first menswear collection for Celine was desirable, but inventive it was not.
Fashion Week
Human Sustainability at Junya Watanabe
Nothing reverberated with the shock of the new but the notion of creative circularity wouldn’t go amiss.
Human Sustainability at Junya Watanabe
Nothing reverberated with the shock of the new but the notion of creative circularity wouldn’t go amiss.
Fashion Week
Meshing Past and Future at Dior
With art as a key thread, Kim Jones is making a new man at Dior.
Meshing Past and Future at Dior
With art as a key thread, Kim Jones is making a new man at Dior.
Fashion Week
Searching for Heroes at Dries Van Noten
The collection felt a little over-familiar — a statement that was strong without being particularly bold, minus the arcana that has always been his special spice.
Searching for Heroes at Dries Van Noten
The collection felt a little over-familiar — a statement that was strong without being particularly bold, minus the arcana that has always been his special spice.
Retail
J.Crew Chairman Mickey Drexler Steps Down
The former chief executive is retiring to focus on his investment and advisory firm, Drexler Ventures.
J.Crew Chairman Mickey Drexler Steps Down
The former chief executive is retiring to focus on his investment and advisory firm, Drexler Ventures.
Fashion Week
Rick Owens’s Vibrant Elegy
As much as lust, vice and Larry LeGaspi have worked their dissolute magic on the designer, here he acknowledged that with age has come responsibility.
Rick Owens’s Vibrant Elegy
As much as lust, vice and Larry LeGaspi have worked their dissolute magic on the designer, here he acknowledged that with age has come responsibility.
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.