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
JW Anderson's Sly Sophistication at Work
There was a pleasing randomness to it all, like the people wearing the clothes were aware of civilization only in the most random way. It was Anderson to a T — and he did himself proud.
JW Anderson's Sly Sophistication at Work
There was a pleasing randomness to it all, like the people wearing the clothes were aware of civilization only in the most random way. It was Anderson to a T — and he did himself proud.
Fashion Week
A New Formality and Its Opposite
Fumito Ganryu twisted fashion’s new formality in a progressive direction, while Acne Studios mounted a counter-current and Ami stuck to bourgeois nonchalance, reports Angelo Flaccavento.
A New Formality and Its Opposite
Fumito Ganryu twisted fashion’s new formality in a progressive direction, while Acne Studios mounted a counter-current and Ami stuck to bourgeois nonchalance, reports Angelo Flaccavento.
News & Analysis
Power Moves | Bergdorf Names Chief Operating Officer, LVMH Adds to Executive Committee
This week, Bergdorf Goodman announces its new chief operating officer, while LVMH appoints Delphine Arnault to its executive committee.
Power Moves | Bergdorf Names Chief Operating Officer, LVMH Adds to Executive Committee
This week, Bergdorf Goodman announces its new chief operating officer, while LVMH appoints Delphine Arnault to its executive committee.
News & Analysis
Why Hasn’t #MeToo Come for Ian Connor?
Despite multiple rape allegations, the former Kanye West creative consultant and current streetwear ‘it’-boy is still front and centre in the fashion business.
Why Hasn’t #MeToo Come for Ian Connor?
Despite multiple rape allegations, the former Kanye West creative consultant and current streetwear ‘it’-boy is still front and centre in the fashion business.
Fashion Week
Raf Simons' Future Starts Here
He made a very clear statement about the Raf-ness of Simons, distilling all the elements — the fashion influences, the private passions — that have shaped and driven him for the near-quarter century he’s been in fashion.
Raf Simons' Future Starts Here
He made a very clear statement about the Raf-ness of Simons, distilling all the elements — the fashion influences, the private passions — that have shaped and driven him for the near-quarter century he’s been in fashion.
Fashion Week
Elegant Ambiguity on the Milan Runway
No. 21 and Pal Zileri merged couture fabrics and tailoring, while Emporio Armani showed one of its best collections in years.
Elegant Ambiguity on the Milan Runway
No. 21 and Pal Zileri merged couture fabrics and tailoring, while Emporio Armani showed one of its best collections in years.
Fashion Week
Prada's Monsters
Miuccia Prada's imagination of trashy horror films sparked her latest men's collection, which reflected her darkening mood in light of the times.
Prada's Monsters
Miuccia Prada's imagination of trashy horror films sparked her latest men's collection, which reflected her darkening mood in light of the times.
Retail
The Week Ahead: LVMH Primed to Dominate Blockbuster Week at the Paris Men's Shows
This week, everyone will be talking about Virgil Abloh, Hedi Slimane, Kim Jones and the other designers showing at Paris Fashion Week Men's - and how the the buzziest brands share a corporate parent. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
The Week Ahead: LVMH Primed to Dominate Blockbuster Week at the Paris Men's Shows
This week, everyone will be talking about Virgil Abloh, Hedi Slimane, Kim Jones and the other designers showing at Paris Fashion Week Men's - and how the the buzziest brands share a corporate parent. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
Fashion Week
Neil Barrett Pays Tribute to Punk
The designer is so scrupulously controlled that the merest flip of a wig can seem like a radical gesture. His 20th anniversary punk tribute let him cut loose a little.
Neil Barrett Pays Tribute to Punk
The designer is so scrupulously controlled that the merest flip of a wig can seem like a radical gesture. His 20th anniversary punk tribute let him cut loose a little.
Fashion Week
Versace’s Mysteries of Manhood
The collection brooded on the scattergun codes of modern masculinity with an orgy of quite gorgeous separates likely to hit their target.
Versace’s Mysteries of Manhood
The collection brooded on the scattergun codes of modern masculinity with an orgy of quite gorgeous separates likely to hit their target.
News & Analysis
The BoF Podcast: Alber Elbaz: ‘We Remain an Industry That Creates Dreams’
The former creative director of Lanvin addresses topics confronting designers today, from millennial consumers to the industry’s risk aversion.
The BoF Podcast: Alber Elbaz: ‘We Remain an Industry That Creates Dreams’
The former creative director of Lanvin addresses topics confronting designers today, from millennial consumers to the industry’s risk aversion.
Retail
Calvin Klein Set to Hire a New Creative Lead
The brand also plans to close its Manhattan flagship and consolidate some of its North American divisions.
Calvin Klein Set to Hire a New Creative Lead
The brand also plans to close its Manhattan flagship and consolidate some of its North American divisions.
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.