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
Technology
The Year Ahead: Building Brands With a Metaverse State of Mind
By experimenting with NFTs, gaming and virtual fashion, brands will unlock value streams in the metaverse that engage young consumers and will find new routes to creativity, communities and commerce.
The Year Ahead: Building Brands With a Metaverse State of Mind
By experimenting with NFTs, gaming and virtual fashion, brands will unlock value streams in the metaverse that engage young consumers and will find new routes to creativity, communities and commerce.
Luxury
Omicron, Inflation and Fashion’s State of Play
This week, everyone will be talking about two key variables that will shape fashion’s immediate future, plus Dior’s show in London and Zegna’s upcoming IPO.
Omicron, Inflation and Fashion’s State of Play
This week, everyone will be talking about two key variables that will shape fashion’s immediate future, plus Dior’s show in London and Zegna’s upcoming IPO.
Technology
Case Study | How to Seize Fashion’s Gaming Opportunity
Vans, Balenciaga and Benefit Cosmetics are among the brands tapping the multi-billion-dollar video gaming industry with strategies aimed at generating buzz and fostering community.
Case Study | How to Seize Fashion’s Gaming Opportunity
Vans, Balenciaga and Benefit Cosmetics are among the brands tapping the multi-billion-dollar video gaming industry with strategies aimed at generating buzz and fostering community.
Technology
BoF Insights | The Opportunity in Digital Fashion and Avatars Report
BoF Insights’ guide to digital assets in fashion, which examines the rise of the metaverse and underlying technological, social and consumer shifts, plus includes a playbook for how to seize the opportunity.
BoF Insights | The Opportunity in Digital Fashion and Avatars Report
BoF Insights’ guide to digital assets in fashion, which examines the rise of the metaverse and underlying technological, social and consumer shifts, plus includes a playbook for how to seize the opportunity.
Sustainability
Fashion’s Collaboration Craze Targets Sustainability
A new collaboration between Tommy Hilfiger and Timberland promotes better materials, low-waste designs and transparent partnership.
Fashion’s Collaboration Craze Targets Sustainability
A new collaboration between Tommy Hilfiger and Timberland promotes better materials, low-waste designs and transparent partnership.
Luxury
Miuccia Prada’s Awakening
The designer launches an artist’s collaboration at Miu Miu with a new attitude, writes Tim Blanks.
Miuccia Prada’s Awakening
The designer launches an artist’s collaboration at Miu Miu with a new attitude, writes Tim Blanks.
Fashion Week
Fashion’s Favourite-Ever Collaboration: Balenciaga and ‘The Simpsons’
Demna Gvasalia’s latest alternative to a runway show brought a Paris audience to its feet, reports Tim Blanks.
Fashion’s Favourite-Ever Collaboration: Balenciaga and ‘The Simpsons’
Demna Gvasalia’s latest alternative to a runway show brought a Paris audience to its feet, reports Tim Blanks.
Retail
Can Arthur Kar Build the Supreme of Cars?
L’art de l’automobile’s new collaboration with Porsche, set to be unveiled at Dover Street Market this week, is the latest sign of the growing opportunity at the intersection of fashion and automobiles.
Can Arthur Kar Build the Supreme of Cars?
L’art de l’automobile’s new collaboration with Porsche, set to be unveiled at Dover Street Market this week, is the latest sign of the growing opportunity at the intersection of fashion and automobiles.
Fashion Week
Milan Gets Physical
Sex and the body were the main topics on the Milan runways this season, reports Angelo Flaccavento.
Milan Gets Physical
Sex and the body were the main topics on the Milan runways this season, reports Angelo Flaccavento.
Entrepreneurship
How Crenshaw Skate Club Caught Air
The rise of teenager Tobias McIntosh’s South Los Angeles brand shows how entrepreneurs from once unlikely places can build fashion businesses.
How Crenshaw Skate Club Caught Air
The rise of teenager Tobias McIntosh’s South Los Angeles brand shows how entrepreneurs from once unlikely places can build fashion businesses.
Topics
Zara Enters High-Low Collaboration Space With Kassl Editions Collection
The Spanish company’s tie-up with the Dutch collective, best known for its $900 utilitarian coats and luxe padded Pillow Bags, will span ready-to-wear and home goods and debut at this year’s Salone del Mobile.
Zara Enters High-Low Collaboration Space With Kassl Editions Collection
The Spanish company’s tie-up with the Dutch collective, best known for its $900 utilitarian coats and luxe padded Pillow Bags, will span ready-to-wear and home goods and debut at this year’s Salone del Mobile.
Media
Netflix and Shonda Rhimes Test Fashion Opportunity With Bridgerton Collabs
The streaming service’s blockbuster deal with production company Shondaland came with plans for branding and merchandising deals. What that means for fashion is beginning to take shape.
Netflix and Shonda Rhimes Test Fashion Opportunity With Bridgerton Collabs
The streaming service’s blockbuster deal with production company Shondaland came with plans for branding and merchandising deals. What that means for fashion is beginning to take shape.
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.