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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Luxury
Decoding Gucci’s Latest Digital Experiment
Tim Blanks talks to Alessandro Michele about Gucci’s new online concept store, Vault, and why the designer plans to stage a ‘surprise’ show despite skipping Milan fashion week.
Decoding Gucci’s Latest Digital Experiment
Tim Blanks talks to Alessandro Michele about Gucci’s new online concept store, Vault, and why the designer plans to stage a ‘surprise’ show despite skipping Milan fashion week.
Luxury
Christie’s: How Digital Is Driving Sales of Big-Ticket Items
As the leader of Christie’s luxury division, Aline Sylla-Walbaum has been at the forefront of a digital transformation that has driven a sharp rise in online sales for high-priced watches and jewellery.
Christie’s: How Digital Is Driving Sales of Big-Ticket Items
As the leader of Christie’s luxury division, Aline Sylla-Walbaum has been at the forefront of a digital transformation that has driven a sharp rise in online sales for high-priced watches and jewellery.
Retail
Farfetch Sales Soared During Lockdowns
The fashion marketplace sold record levels of merchandise and cut down on its losses as luxury shoppers pivoted online.
Farfetch Sales Soared During Lockdowns
The fashion marketplace sold record levels of merchandise and cut down on its losses as luxury shoppers pivoted online.
China
Catching the Next Wave of Beauty M&A Targets
If international conglomerates want a piece of China’s domestic beauty brand pie they better move fast. Local rivals are primed for an acquisition spree.
Catching the Next Wave of Beauty M&A Targets
If international conglomerates want a piece of China’s domestic beauty brand pie they better move fast. Local rivals are primed for an acquisition spree.
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Retail
How to Survive the Future of Retail
Covid-19 is a once-in-a-century event that will eradicate many retail species and accelerate the growth and evolution of 'apex predators' like Amazon, Alibaba, Walmart and JD.com. Only the fittest will survive.
How to Survive the Future of Retail
Covid-19 is a once-in-a-century event that will eradicate many retail species and accelerate the growth and evolution of 'apex predators' like Amazon, Alibaba, Walmart and JD.com. Only the fittest will survive.
Fashion Week
The BoF Podcast: Imran Amed and Tim Blanks on Where Fashion Goes From Here
This week on Inside Fashion, the BoF tag team discuss the state of an industry in flux, digital pivots and the future of fashion shows.
The BoF Podcast: Imran Amed and Tim Blanks on Where Fashion Goes From Here
This week on Inside Fashion, the BoF tag team discuss the state of an industry in flux, digital pivots and the future of fashion shows.
Retail
How to Work With Buyers Right Now
Brands and buyers are turning to digital platforms to sell upcoming collections. But success will require a blend of new and old-fashioned strategies.
How to Work With Buyers Right Now
Brands and buyers are turning to digital platforms to sell upcoming collections. But success will require a blend of new and old-fashioned strategies.
Technology
The New Normal: The Innovation Imperative Is Here to Stay
Companies will need to embed crisis-born innovations into long-term strategies to future-proof their business models, resulting in radical and enduring changes to their organisations and the wider industry, says The Business of Fashion and McKinsey’s Coronavirus Update to The State of Fashion 2020.
The New Normal: The Innovation Imperative Is Here to Stay
Companies will need to embed crisis-born innovations into long-term strategies to future-proof their business models, resulting in radical and enduring changes to their organisations and the wider industry, says The Business of Fashion and McKinsey’s Coronavirus Update to The State of Fashion 2020.
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Technology
The New Normal: Digital Is Set For a Step Change
Lockdowns and social distancing measures have made digital an urgent priority across the entire value chain but navigating the recovery will require sustained focus on scaling up and strengthening digital competencies, says The Business of Fashion and McKinsey’s Coronavirus Update to The State of Fashion 2020.
The New Normal: Digital Is Set For a Step Change
Lockdowns and social distancing measures have made digital an urgent priority across the entire value chain but navigating the recovery will require sustained focus on scaling up and strengthening digital competencies, says The Business of Fashion and McKinsey’s Coronavirus Update to The State of Fashion 2020.
News & Analysis
Fashion Meets Fortnite: 3D Clothes and Digital Catwalks
"The pandemic is forcing the industry to get creative online and look to precedents set by gaming."
Fashion Meets Fortnite: 3D Clothes and Digital Catwalks
"The pandemic is forcing the industry to get creative online and look to precedents set by gaming."
Luxury
Case Study | How Dior Plugged Into Digital China
In our latest in-depth case study, BoF examines Christian Dior's strategy to plug into China's digital ecosystem and win the attention of young Chinese consumers, one of the most in-demand consumer groups for luxury brands today.
Case Study | How Dior Plugged Into Digital China
In our latest in-depth case study, BoF examines Christian Dior's strategy to plug into China's digital ecosystem and win the attention of young Chinese consumers, one of the most in-demand consumer groups for luxury brands today.
Luxury
Kering Moves to Tighten Grip on E-Commerce
The Gucci owner is expanding its e-commerce operations focusing on its own branded sites to sell its luxury products or ventures where it can control its image and client data.
Kering Moves to Tighten Grip on E-Commerce
The Gucci owner is expanding its e-commerce operations focusing on its own branded sites to sell its luxury products or ventures where it can control its image and client data.
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.