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.
collaboration
Luxury
The Plan for Off-White After Virgil Abloh
Executives at New Guards Group and LVMH reveal exclusively to BoF the ‘endless’ pipeline the designer left behind and their plans to harness his legacy to build a multi-billion-dollar brand.
The Plan for Off-White After Virgil Abloh
Executives at New Guards Group and LVMH reveal exclusively to BoF the ‘endless’ pipeline the designer left behind and their plans to harness his legacy to build a multi-billion-dollar brand.
Luxury
Fashion Finds Its Place at Frieze Los Angeles
The festival, which just finished its third installment, is cementing its status as a priority event for luxury brands hoping to bask in the art world’s glow and court wealthy collectors.
Fashion Finds Its Place at Frieze Los Angeles
The festival, which just finished its third installment, is cementing its status as a priority event for luxury brands hoping to bask in the art world’s glow and court wealthy collectors.
Partner Content
In Copenhagen, Industry Collaboration to Drive Positive Impact
BoF shares insights on nurturing deeper collaborations across supply chains and how uniting independent businesses can drive positive impact taken from a two-part talk series at CIFF.
In Copenhagen, Industry Collaboration to Drive Positive Impact
BoF shares insights on nurturing deeper collaborations across supply chains and how uniting independent businesses can drive positive impact taken from a two-part talk series at CIFF.
Luxury
The Nine Lives of Proenza Schouler
What happened to the most promising brand in American fashion?
The Nine Lives of Proenza Schouler
What happened to the most promising brand in American fashion?
Retail
Retail’s Rough Start to 2022
This week, everyone will be talking about the slump in retail stocks, Haute Couture Week in Paris, LVMH’s end-of-year results and some very expensive sneakers.
Retail’s Rough Start to 2022
This week, everyone will be talking about the slump in retail stocks, Haute Couture Week in Paris, LVMH’s end-of-year results and some very expensive sneakers.
Marketing
Guess USA Taps ERL Designer Eli Russell Linnetz for Rebrand
The subsidiary of Guess Inc. is betting that the in-demand Los Angeles creative will lend cachet to its new line of ‘premium-priced’ archive-inspired wears.
Guess USA Taps ERL Designer Eli Russell Linnetz for Rebrand
The subsidiary of Guess Inc. is betting that the in-demand Los Angeles creative will lend cachet to its new line of ‘premium-priced’ archive-inspired wears.
Luxury
Meet the Creative Agency Behind Those Viral Dazed Covers
New School, a new agency out of London reps a fast-rising group of tight-knit creatives, including the teams behind last fall’s Dazed covers featuring Rihanna and Harry Styles, campaigns for Apple and Klarna, and shows for Chopova Lowena and Thebe Magugu.
Meet the Creative Agency Behind Those Viral Dazed Covers
New School, a new agency out of London reps a fast-rising group of tight-knit creatives, including the teams behind last fall’s Dazed covers featuring Rihanna and Harry Styles, campaigns for Apple and Klarna, and shows for Chopova Lowena and Thebe Magugu.
Luxury
Virgil Abloh’s Blueprint for Black Advancement
The late designer identified with the Black condition and set about designing not just products but a better future, writes Jason Campbell.
Virgil Abloh’s Blueprint for Black Advancement
The late designer identified with the Black condition and set about designing not just products but a better future, writes Jason Campbell.
Retail
PVH’s Stefan Larsson on Harnessing Creativity to Energise Engagement
The chief executive of the company that owns Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger says creativity will be even more of a differentiator in 2022 as fashion players better align merchandise planning with demand and continue their quest for greater market share.
PVH’s Stefan Larsson on Harnessing Creativity to Energise Engagement
The chief executive of the company that owns Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger says creativity will be even more of a differentiator in 2022 as fashion players better align merchandise planning with demand and continue their quest for greater market share.
Luxury
Gucci’s Robert Triefus on Testing Luxury’s Allure in the Metaverse
Gucci’s executive vice president for brand and customer engagement believes the immersive digital world signals a paradigm shift for luxury brands and expects it to drive a ‘very significant new revenue stream’ for the brand in the years ahead.
Gucci’s Robert Triefus on Testing Luxury’s Allure in the Metaverse
Gucci’s executive vice president for brand and customer engagement believes the immersive digital world signals a paradigm shift for luxury brands and expects it to drive a ‘very significant new revenue stream’ for the brand in the years ahead.
Technology
Snapchat’s Rajni Jacques on Enhancing Social Shopping
Snap Inc.’s new global head of fashion and beauty partnerships is tasked with helping brands such as Prada, Dior and American Eagle harness augmented reality so that the social platform is more shoppable.
Snapchat’s Rajni Jacques on Enhancing Social Shopping
Snap Inc.’s new global head of fashion and beauty partnerships is tasked with helping brands such as Prada, Dior and American Eagle harness augmented reality so that the social platform is more shoppable.
Technology
Aura Blockchain’s Daniela Ott on Persuading Luxury Rivals to Join Forces on Product Passports
As leader of the Aura Blockchain Consortium, Daniela Ott is tasked with persuading brands to join brands such as LVMH, Prada and Richemont-owned Cartier on the shared digital platform which creates ‘product passports’ for luxury goods.
Aura Blockchain’s Daniela Ott on Persuading Luxury Rivals to Join Forces on Product Passports
As leader of the Aura Blockchain Consortium, Daniela Ott is tasked with persuading brands to join brands such as LVMH, Prada and Richemont-owned Cartier on the shared digital platform which creates ‘product passports’ for luxury goods.
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.