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
Report: Diesel Founder Interested in Roberto Cavalli
Renzo Rosso is interested in buying the luxury brand through his OTB holding company, according to Italian paper Il Sole 24 Ore.
Report: Diesel Founder Interested in Roberto Cavalli
Renzo Rosso is interested in buying the luxury brand through his OTB holding company, according to Italian paper Il Sole 24 Ore.
Fashion Week
Maison Kitsuné Hires Creative Head From Celine
The Parisian label has appointed Yuni Ahn as creative director and will present a collection for the first time during Paris Fashion Week.
Maison Kitsuné Hires Creative Head From Celine
The Parisian label has appointed Yuni Ahn as creative director and will present a collection for the first time during Paris Fashion Week.
News & Analysis
Another Man’s Alister Mackie Launches New Annual Magazine
The Leopard is a limited-edition title focused on emerging talent, youth and queer culture.
Another Man’s Alister Mackie Launches New Annual Magazine
The Leopard is a limited-edition title focused on emerging talent, youth and queer culture.
Luxury
Tory Burch Names Pierre-Yves Roussel CEO
The former chairman and chief executive of the LVMH Fashion Group will join the American accessible luxury fashion brand founded by his new wife, starting in early 2019.
Tory Burch Names Pierre-Yves Roussel CEO
The former chairman and chief executive of the LVMH Fashion Group will join the American accessible luxury fashion brand founded by his new wife, starting in early 2019.
News & Analysis
Glossier Hits $100 Million in Sales and Takes Aim at Big Beauty
Glossier, the fast-growing millennial makeup company, will surpass $100 million in revenue this year. This rapid expansion has the company setting its sights high.
Glossier Hits $100 Million in Sales and Takes Aim at Big Beauty
Glossier, the fast-growing millennial makeup company, will surpass $100 million in revenue this year. This rapid expansion has the company setting its sights high.
News & Analysis
Kim Jones to Win Trailblazer Award at the Fashion Awards 2018
It’s temperament as much as talent that makes the Dior Men designer so ideally suited for the honour, says Tim Blanks.
Kim Jones to Win Trailblazer Award at the Fashion Awards 2018
It’s temperament as much as talent that makes the Dior Men designer so ideally suited for the honour, says Tim Blanks.
Luxury
Raf Simons and Calvin Klein: What Went Wrong?
PVH gave Simons the keys to the kingdom. Now the relationship is crumbling.
Raf Simons and Calvin Klein: What Went Wrong?
PVH gave Simons the keys to the kingdom. Now the relationship is crumbling.
Luxury
The Other Reason for Chanel’s Exotic Skins Ban
While competitors were busy snapping up farms and tanneries, the French luxury house failed to secure its exotics supply chain, giving it diminished access to top quality materials.
The Other Reason for Chanel’s Exotic Skins Ban
While competitors were busy snapping up farms and tanneries, the French luxury house failed to secure its exotics supply chain, giving it diminished access to top quality materials.
Luxury
Raf Simons and Calvin Klein: What Went Wrong?
PVH gave Simons the keys to the kingdom. Now the relationship is crumbling.
Raf Simons and Calvin Klein: What Went Wrong?
PVH gave Simons the keys to the kingdom. Now the relationship is crumbling.
News & Analysis
Givenchy Bets Big on London After Royal Wedding Coup
The French luxury brand is opening its first London flagship in Mayfair to capitalise on designer Clare Waight Keller’s British heritage, her royal wedding dress coup and London’s position as a global hub for luxury shoppers.
Givenchy Bets Big on London After Royal Wedding Coup
The French luxury brand is opening its first London flagship in Mayfair to capitalise on designer Clare Waight Keller’s British heritage, her royal wedding dress coup and London’s position as a global hub for luxury shoppers.
Beauty
Glossier President and CFO to Depart Company
BoF exclusively reports that Henry Davis is exiting the direct-to-consumer beauty brand after almost five years to pursue his own entrepreneurial opportunities.
Glossier President and CFO to Depart Company
BoF exclusively reports that Henry Davis is exiting the direct-to-consumer beauty brand after almost five years to pursue his own entrepreneurial opportunities.
Luxury
Chanel’s Year of Change
Bruno Pavlovsky, president of fashion and Chanel SAS, addresses the reshaping of the storied French house, from its ban on exotic skins to its curious new London headquarters, as well as the rumours that Phoebe Philo will succeed Karl Lagerfeld.
Chanel’s Year of Change
Bruno Pavlovsky, president of fashion and Chanel SAS, addresses the reshaping of the storied French house, from its ban on exotic skins to its curious new London headquarters, as well as the rumours that Phoebe Philo will succeed Karl Lagerfeld.
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.