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.
denim
Luxury
The Week Ahead: What's the Point of a Watch Fair in the Digital Age?
This week, everyone will be talking about Baselworld, Levi's IPO and Hermès' menswear event. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
The Week Ahead: What's the Point of a Watch Fair in the Digital Age?
This week, everyone will be talking about Baselworld, Levi's IPO and Hermès' menswear event. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
Financial Markets
Levi Strauss IPO Could Raise as Much as $587 Million
The company expects to offer 36.7 million shares priced between $14 and $16, giving it a market value of about $6.17 billion.
Levi Strauss IPO Could Raise as Much as $587 Million
The company expects to offer 36.7 million shares priced between $14 and $16, giving it a market value of about $6.17 billion.
Financial Markets
Levi Strauss Files for IPO
The 145-year old jeans company is seeking to return to the public markets after more than three decades.
Levi Strauss Files for IPO
The 145-year old jeans company is seeking to return to the public markets after more than three decades.
News & Analysis
Johan Lindeberg Is Back at BLK DNM
The Swedish designer has bought the denim and leather brand he launched in 2011 and stepped away from three years ago. With new partners, he plans to relaunch in the spring.
Johan Lindeberg Is Back at BLK DNM
The Swedish designer has bought the denim and leather brand he launched in 2011 and stepped away from three years ago. With new partners, he plans to relaunch in the spring.
Marketing
Diesel Campaign Takes Stand on Bullying
The brand has recruited some of the world’s most polarising celebrities, from Nicki Minaj to Gucci Mane, to front a new campaign bringing cyber-bullying issues to light.
Diesel Campaign Takes Stand on Bullying
The brand has recruited some of the world’s most polarising celebrities, from Nicki Minaj to Gucci Mane, to front a new campaign bringing cyber-bullying issues to light.
Financial Markets
7 For All Mankind Forays Into Ready-to-Wear With Marques’ Almeida
The Los Angeles-based denim brand wants apparel to account for 30 percent of its total revenue by 2021.
7 For All Mankind Forays Into Ready-to-Wear With Marques’ Almeida
The Los Angeles-based denim brand wants apparel to account for 30 percent of its total revenue by 2021.
Luxury
Helmut Lang Pivots Strategy Amid Layoffs
The once-coveted brand, controlled by Uniqlo-owner Fast Retailing, is shrinking its operations in a bid for profitability.
Helmut Lang Pivots Strategy Amid Layoffs
The once-coveted brand, controlled by Uniqlo-owner Fast Retailing, is shrinking its operations in a bid for profitability.
News & Analysis
Wrangler Owner Looks to Exit Jeans Business
"VF Corp., battling slowing sales of Wrangler and Lee jeans, is exploring strategic options for its denim division."
Wrangler Owner Looks to Exit Jeans Business
"VF Corp., battling slowing sales of Wrangler and Lee jeans, is exploring strategic options for its denim division."
Sustainability
Levi’s Bets on Lasers
The world's oldest denim brand is rolling out a new technology that could have longterm implications for the business.
Levi’s Bets on Lasers
The world's oldest denim brand is rolling out a new technology that could have longterm implications for the business.
News & Analysis
Frame Wants to Be the Next Calvin Klein
Jens Grede and Erik Torstensson have grown their former side project into a $100 million business. Can the duo behind so many other blockbuster brands turn their own label into a global player?
Frame Wants to Be the Next Calvin Klein
Jens Grede and Erik Torstensson have grown their former side project into a $100 million business. Can the duo behind so many other blockbuster brands turn their own label into a global player?
Luxury
How Denim Brands Can Stay Cool
The jeans of the moment have an inherently limited lifespan linked to the zeitgeist. But the shrewdest labels are able to maintain relevance and keep revenue coming in when the moment passes.
How Denim Brands Can Stay Cool
The jeans of the moment have an inherently limited lifespan linked to the zeitgeist. But the shrewdest labels are able to maintain relevance and keep revenue coming in when the moment passes.
News & Analysis
The BoF Podcast: Inside Chip Bergh’s Levi’s Turnaround
In the latest episode of Inside Fashion, Levi’s chief executive Chip Bergh talks to Imran Amed about his 30-year career, overhauling the denim brand and what it takes to be a great CEO.
The BoF Podcast: Inside Chip Bergh’s Levi’s Turnaround
In the latest episode of Inside Fashion, Levi’s chief executive Chip Bergh talks to Imran Amed about his 30-year career, overhauling the denim brand and what it takes to be a great CEO.
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.