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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Partner Content
At RaiseFashion, Supporting a Global Mindset for Emerging Design Talent
BoF speaks to five BIPOC designers based in New York, LA, Chicago and London on the non-profit’s Brand Fellowship programme to learn more about how RaiseFashion’s educational programming, network and financial resources are helping them strategically grow their businesses across the US and further afield.
At RaiseFashion, Supporting a Global Mindset for Emerging Design Talent
BoF speaks to five BIPOC designers based in New York, LA, Chicago and London on the non-profit’s Brand Fellowship programme to learn more about how RaiseFashion’s educational programming, network and financial resources are helping them strategically grow their businesses across the US and further afield.
Partner Content
At RaiseFashion, Positioning BIPOC Fashion Designers for Strategic Growth
BoF sits down with five New York-based BIPOC designers taking part in the second iteration of Raisefashion’s Brand Fellowship programme, to hear about their entrepreneurial experience in the fashion capital and how the non-profit is helping them prepare for success.
At RaiseFashion, Positioning BIPOC Fashion Designers for Strategic Growth
BoF sits down with five New York-based BIPOC designers taking part in the second iteration of Raisefashion’s Brand Fellowship programme, to hear about their entrepreneurial experience in the fashion capital and how the non-profit is helping them prepare for success.
Workplace & Talent
Why Fashion Needs to Step Up Support for Black Students
To cultivate Black talent in the industry, fashion schools must improve on recruiting and retaining minority students, diversity experts say. Brands too can show their support through mentorship initiatives with HBCUs.
Why Fashion Needs to Step Up Support for Black Students
To cultivate Black talent in the industry, fashion schools must improve on recruiting and retaining minority students, diversity experts say. Brands too can show their support through mentorship initiatives with HBCUs.
Beauty
The Important Message Behind ‘So Many Dicks’
A genius marketing campaign from E.l.f. Beauty this week emphasised how diversity, equity and inclusion efforts can be done at the highest levels — and what the barriers are to making substantial progress.
The Important Message Behind ‘So Many Dicks’
A genius marketing campaign from E.l.f. Beauty this week emphasised how diversity, equity and inclusion efforts can be done at the highest levels — and what the barriers are to making substantial progress.
Workplace & Talent
Fixing Retail’s Sales Floor to C-Suite Pipeline
Fashion retailers are promoting fewer store employees into corporate roles, missing out on key expertise and diversity as a result.
Fixing Retail’s Sales Floor to C-Suite Pipeline
Fashion retailers are promoting fewer store employees into corporate roles, missing out on key expertise and diversity as a result.
Workplace & Talent
Enabling the UK Fashion Industry to Lead on DEI
To provide actionable insights and inspiration on how fashion and retail industries can further embed diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace and business strategies today, BoF Careers co-hosted a panel discussion with The Outsiders Perspective. Now, BoF shares key learnings from the panel.
Enabling the UK Fashion Industry to Lead on DEI
To provide actionable insights and inspiration on how fashion and retail industries can further embed diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace and business strategies today, BoF Careers co-hosted a panel discussion with The Outsiders Perspective. Now, BoF shares key learnings from the panel.
Beauty
How to Raise Money as a Black Beauty Brand
Black founders carry a markedly higher burden when it comes to educating investors on the value and viability of their business ideas — but there is an art and science behind knowing when your brand is ready and what kind of investors will be the best fit.
How to Raise Money as a Black Beauty Brand
Black founders carry a markedly higher burden when it comes to educating investors on the value and viability of their business ideas — but there is an art and science behind knowing when your brand is ready and what kind of investors will be the best fit.
Beauty
How to Scale a Black Beauty Brand
Landing a retail partnership is often seen as a major milestone for beauty founders — but it brings a bevy of new challenges, from the logistical complexities to setting a marketing budget. Black entrepreneurs, who typically have far less capital to work with, often face tough choices.
How to Scale a Black Beauty Brand
Landing a retail partnership is often seen as a major milestone for beauty founders — but it brings a bevy of new challenges, from the logistical complexities to setting a marketing budget. Black entrepreneurs, who typically have far less capital to work with, often face tough choices.
Beauty
How to Launch a Black Beauty Brand
In a three-part series, The Business of Beauty explores how Black founders Monique Rodriguez, Danessa Myricks and more built, launched and scaled their multi-million-dollar businesses. In part one, a look at how these entrepreneurs found their niche and harnessed early lessons that were critical to their growth
How to Launch a Black Beauty Brand
In a three-part series, The Business of Beauty explores how Black founders Monique Rodriguez, Danessa Myricks and more built, launched and scaled their multi-million-dollar businesses. In part one, a look at how these entrepreneurs found their niche and harnessed early lessons that were critical to their growth
Marketing
Western Wear Was Already Big. Then Beyoncé Released Cowboy Carter.
The blockbuster album, whose cover features the pop star in a red, white, and blue Rodeo-inspired outfit, could be another watershed moment for the red-hot trend.
Western Wear Was Already Big. Then Beyoncé Released Cowboy Carter.
The blockbuster album, whose cover features the pop star in a red, white, and blue Rodeo-inspired outfit, could be another watershed moment for the red-hot trend.
Workplace & Talent
AI’s Big Bias Problem
Generative AI holds vast potential when it comes to streamlining HR tasks and eliminating manual work, but there are mounting worries about its tendency to magnify racial and gender biases.
AI’s Big Bias Problem
Generative AI holds vast potential when it comes to streamlining HR tasks and eliminating manual work, but there are mounting worries about its tendency to magnify racial and gender biases.
Beauty
Whatever Happened to the ‘Fenty Beauty’ Effect?
In 2017, the launch of Rihanna’s ground-breaking Fenty Beauty forced the beauty industry into unflattering light. Shade inclusivity was supposed to become table stakes, but in many ways, the industry is backsliding.
Whatever Happened to the ‘Fenty Beauty’ Effect?
In 2017, the launch of Rihanna’s ground-breaking Fenty Beauty forced the beauty industry into unflattering light. Shade inclusivity was supposed to become table stakes, but in many ways, the industry is backsliding.
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.