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
Paris Day Five: Identities New and Old
From Loewe to Yohji Yamamoto, the fifth day of Paris fashion week featured recently installed designers rolling out fresh identities and unbeatable masters being themselves.
Paris Day Five: Identities New and Old
From Loewe to Yohji Yamamoto, the fifth day of Paris fashion week featured recently installed designers rolling out fresh identities and unbeatable masters being themselves.
Fashion Week
Question Time in Paris
It’s not an existential crisis — yet — but Rick Owens and Daniel Roseberry confront some headscratchers in their latest collections.
Question Time in Paris
It’s not an existential crisis — yet — but Rick Owens and Daniel Roseberry confront some headscratchers in their latest collections.
Fashion Week
Paris Day Four: What to Do With Fashion’s Formulas
Stick with the program or switch it up? Angelo Flaccavento reports on Chloé, Rabanne, Schiaparelli, Rick Owens and Uma Wang.
Paris Day Four: What to Do With Fashion’s Formulas
Stick with the program or switch it up? Angelo Flaccavento reports on Chloé, Rabanne, Schiaparelli, Rick Owens and Uma Wang.
Fashion Week
Clash of Fashion’s New Titans
Haider at Tom Ford, Pieter at Alaïa, comings and goings in fashion, and Nico at Courrèges coming up fast, all of it leading to a day of dynamic fashion in Paris, writes Tim Blanks.
Clash of Fashion’s New Titans
Haider at Tom Ford, Pieter at Alaïa, comings and goings in fashion, and Nico at Courrèges coming up fast, all of it leading to a day of dynamic fashion in Paris, writes Tim Blanks.
Fashion Week
Paris Day Three: Variables and Constants
One of the busiest days of Paris fashion week featured a hello at Balmain, a goodbye at Alaïa and variations on signature visions at Courrèges, The Row, Dries Van Noten and Tom Ford.
Paris Day Three: Variables and Constants
One of the busiest days of Paris fashion week featured a hello at Balmain, a goodbye at Alaïa and variations on signature visions at Courrèges, The Row, Dries Van Noten and Tom Ford.
Fashion Week
Opulence and Restraint: Inside Antonin Tron’s Balmain Vision
Controlled eroticism and an ’80s-inflected view on mid-century glamour were in focus at Tron’s debut show for the Mayhoola-backed Parisian brand.
Opulence and Restraint: Inside Antonin Tron’s Balmain Vision
Controlled eroticism and an ’80s-inflected view on mid-century glamour were in focus at Tron’s debut show for the Mayhoola-backed Parisian brand.
Fashion Week
Paris Day Two: Monument Men
Jonathan Anderson at Dior and Anthony Vaccarello at Saint Laurent liberate legacies, writes Tim Blanks.
Paris Day Two: Monument Men
Jonathan Anderson at Dior and Anthony Vaccarello at Saint Laurent liberate legacies, writes Tim Blanks.
Fashion Week
Paris Day One: A Riot of Ideas!
Hodakova and Vaquera kicked off Paris fashion week with a creative bang, reports Angelo Flaccavento.
Paris Day One: A Riot of Ideas!
Hodakova and Vaquera kicked off Paris fashion week with a creative bang, reports Angelo Flaccavento.
Retail
The Step-by-Step Guide to Brand Elevation | Case Study
A growing number of mass and premium brands are pushing upmarket with a more luxe look, better materials and, often, higher prices. This case study unpacks how these labels are navigating the tricky challenge of elevating a brand.
The Step-by-Step Guide to Brand Elevation | Case Study
A growing number of mass and premium brands are pushing upmarket with a more luxe look, better materials and, often, higher prices. This case study unpacks how these labels are navigating the tricky challenge of elevating a brand.
Fashion Week
Milan Day Six: Armani After Armani
Silvana Armani has worked alongside her late uncle for over 40 years, but her first ready-to-wear show as women’s creative director offered a lighter, more pragmatic touch, reports Angelo Flaccavento.
Milan Day Six: Armani After Armani
Silvana Armani has worked alongside her late uncle for over 40 years, but her first ready-to-wear show as women’s creative director offered a lighter, more pragmatic touch, reports Angelo Flaccavento.
Fashion Week
Milan Day Five: Identity Matters
The topic of brand identity was front and centre at Bottega Veneta, Ferragamo and Dolce & Gabbana on the fifth day of Milan Fashion Week, reports Angelo Flaccavento.
Milan Day Five: Identity Matters
The topic of brand identity was front and centre at Bottega Veneta, Ferragamo and Dolce & Gabbana on the fifth day of Milan Fashion Week, reports Angelo Flaccavento.
Fashion Week
Let’s Get Physical: Getting to Grips with Demna’s New Gucci
The hottest show in Milan confounded those seeking a clear answer to the question: can Demna save Gucci? What we got was an urgent meditation on beauty and sex. ‘Clear and attractive and hot. More than ever, I need fashion to be like that for me,’ the designer told Tim Blanks, ‘and Gucci is a perfect place for it.’
Let’s Get Physical: Getting to Grips with Demna’s New Gucci
The hottest show in Milan confounded those seeking a clear answer to the question: can Demna save Gucci? What we got was an urgent meditation on beauty and sex. ‘Clear and attractive and hot. More than ever, I need fashion to be like that for me,’ the designer told Tim Blanks, ‘and Gucci is a perfect place for it.’
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.