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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Technology
Ommy Akhe on How Augmented Reality Could Transform Fashion
The creative technologist believes that experimenting with new AR technologies could radically reshape products, experiences and habits.
Ommy Akhe on How Augmented Reality Could Transform Fashion
The creative technologist believes that experimenting with new AR technologies could radically reshape products, experiences and habits.
Retail
Snap-Backed Gen Z Resale Platform Raises $4.5 Million
Galaxy raised $4.5 million to power its personalised secondhand marketplace, inviting influencers and independent boutiques to sell on the app.
Snap-Backed Gen Z Resale Platform Raises $4.5 Million
Galaxy raised $4.5 million to power its personalised secondhand marketplace, inviting influencers and independent boutiques to sell on the app.
Retail
American Eagle’s Hottest Business Isn’t Jeans — It’s Logistics
After acquiring two supply-chain start-ups last year, the teen retailer wants to build an ‘open source’ shipping and storage network it thinks can someday be a bigger business than selling clothes.
American Eagle’s Hottest Business Isn’t Jeans — It’s Logistics
After acquiring two supply-chain start-ups last year, the teen retailer wants to build an ‘open source’ shipping and storage network it thinks can someday be a bigger business than selling clothes.
Technology
Ian Rogers on the Inevitability of Virtual Fashion
Rogers, the chief experience officer at crypto wallet maker Ledger, explains how — and when — fashion should tap into the NFT gold rush.
Ian Rogers on the Inevitability of Virtual Fashion
Rogers, the chief experience officer at crypto wallet maker Ledger, explains how — and when — fashion should tap into the NFT gold rush.
Technology
The Era of the AI Fashion Designer Is Getting Closer
Image-generating AI programs like Dall-E Mini show how close the technology is to producing credible imitations of designer clothing, a scenario that would have a range of consequences for fashion.
The Era of the AI Fashion Designer Is Getting Closer
Image-generating AI programs like Dall-E Mini show how close the technology is to producing credible imitations of designer clothing, a scenario that would have a range of consequences for fashion.
Technology
Fashion’s Metaverse Reality Check
The marketing value of digital fashion and NFTs may now be clear, but fashion brands will need to separate hype from the concrete opportunities to generate sustainable revenue streams from the metaverse.
Fashion’s Metaverse Reality Check
The marketing value of digital fashion and NFTs may now be clear, but fashion brands will need to separate hype from the concrete opportunities to generate sustainable revenue streams from the metaverse.
Partner Content
How Neiman Marcus Group Is Optimising Its Digital Transformation
With over $200m invested in its technology, and new backing from Farfetch, the Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman owner seeks to revolutionise luxury experiences through digital innovation.
How Neiman Marcus Group Is Optimising Its Digital Transformation
With over $200m invested in its technology, and new backing from Farfetch, the Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman owner seeks to revolutionise luxury experiences through digital innovation.
Technology
How Technology Is Tearing Down Fashion’s Value Chain Siloes
Brands that have yet to tap technology like AI and Big Data to integrate their value chains from end to end are missing out on an opportunity to boost efficiency and profitability.
How Technology Is Tearing Down Fashion’s Value Chain Siloes
Brands that have yet to tap technology like AI and Big Data to integrate their value chains from end to end are missing out on an opportunity to boost efficiency and profitability.
Technology
The Fashion Industry’s War on Clothing Tags
The fashion industry hates those annoying clothing labels as much as you do.
The Fashion Industry’s War on Clothing Tags
The fashion industry hates those annoying clothing labels as much as you do.
Technology
The Secrets to Sustained Success on TikTok
At the BoF Professional Summit, viral TikTok creators Nic Kauffman and Wisdom Kaye explained what drives success on the platform, while communications executive Christopher Bugg and talent agent Pranav Mandavia discussed the critical elements of a compelling TikTok strategy for brands.
The Secrets to Sustained Success on TikTok
At the BoF Professional Summit, viral TikTok creators Nic Kauffman and Wisdom Kaye explained what drives success on the platform, while communications executive Christopher Bugg and talent agent Pranav Mandavia discussed the critical elements of a compelling TikTok strategy for brands.
Technology
How the Smart Money in Fashion Is Thinking About Web3
Investors with track records of predicting where fashion is headed have their own ideas of where the big opportunities lie in web3.
How the Smart Money in Fashion Is Thinking About Web3
Investors with track records of predicting where fashion is headed have their own ideas of where the big opportunities lie in web3.
Technology
The Technologies Reinventing Physical Retail
In-store mobile apps and micro-fulfilment tech can address consumer pain points and enable companies to incorporate their physical retail networks into omnichannel shopping journeys.
The Technologies Reinventing Physical Retail
In-store mobile apps and micro-fulfilment tech can address consumer pain points and enable companies to incorporate their physical retail networks into omnichannel shopping journeys.
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.