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.
diversity-inclusion
China
Why Fashion’s Boardrooms Don’t Reflect China’s Importance
Challenges in the executive pipeline mean most companies don’t have a Chinese board member to help them navigate the complexities of the market even though China accounts for a third of global luxury revenues.
Why Fashion’s Boardrooms Don’t Reflect China’s Importance
Challenges in the executive pipeline mean most companies don’t have a Chinese board member to help them navigate the complexities of the market even though China accounts for a third of global luxury revenues.
Global Markets
The BoF Podcast | Asma Khan and Judy Joo Discuss How Food Can Be a Vehicle for Tolerance and Cross-Cultural Sharing
The two restaurateurs share what it’s like building female-owned businesses and educating their customers through food.
The BoF Podcast | Asma Khan and Judy Joo Discuss How Food Can Be a Vehicle for Tolerance and Cross-Cultural Sharing
The two restaurateurs share what it’s like building female-owned businesses and educating their customers through food.
Workplace & Talent
Protecting Fashion’s DEI Efforts During Market Disruption
To discuss how fashion can bolster its efforts in inclusive recruitment and retention strategies, BoF Careers co-hosted a panel with The Outsiders Perspective. Its founder, Jamie Gill, was joined by Selfridges’ head of recruitment, Sharlene John, and Capri Holdings’ global diversity and inclusion manager, Ben de Pfeiffer-Key. Now, BoF shares key insights from the panel.
Protecting Fashion’s DEI Efforts During Market Disruption
To discuss how fashion can bolster its efforts in inclusive recruitment and retention strategies, BoF Careers co-hosted a panel with The Outsiders Perspective. Its founder, Jamie Gill, was joined by Selfridges’ head of recruitment, Sharlene John, and Capri Holdings’ global diversity and inclusion manager, Ben de Pfeiffer-Key. Now, BoF shares key insights from the panel.
Retail
BoF Insights | In the Age of BeReal, Gen-Z Says It’s Acceptable to Buy Fake Fashion
BoF’s data and analysis think tank, BoF Insights, reveals that Gen-Z consumers are getting comfortable with buying luxury dupes.
BoF Insights | In the Age of BeReal, Gen-Z Says It’s Acceptable to Buy Fake Fashion
BoF’s data and analysis think tank, BoF Insights, reveals that Gen-Z consumers are getting comfortable with buying luxury dupes.
Partner Content
Inside Gap Inc.’s Development Programme for Upcoming Design Talent
BoF talks to senior and entry-level designers at Gap Inc. to learn about the Design Apprenticeship Program and its career development opportunities for underrepresented talent across the company’s brand roster: Gap, Athleta, Banana Republic and Old Navy.
Inside Gap Inc.’s Development Programme for Upcoming Design Talent
BoF talks to senior and entry-level designers at Gap Inc. to learn about the Design Apprenticeship Program and its career development opportunities for underrepresented talent across the company’s brand roster: Gap, Athleta, Banana Republic and Old Navy.
Workplace & Talent
How Fashion Can Close Its Skills Gap
Companies are increasingly finding that the best way to sidestep deficits in knowledge and experience among recent college graduates and veteran employees is to play a more active role in the education process.
How Fashion Can Close Its Skills Gap
Companies are increasingly finding that the best way to sidestep deficits in knowledge and experience among recent college graduates and veteran employees is to play a more active role in the education process.
Fashion Week
A New York Fashion Week Mystery: What Happened to All the Plus-Size Models?
The city’s designers have long been at the forefront of promoting size inclusivity, but cast noticeably fewer “curve” models this season. One theory: the rise of Y2K style is bringing back the era’s body standards as well.
A New York Fashion Week Mystery: What Happened to All the Plus-Size Models?
The city’s designers have long been at the forefront of promoting size inclusivity, but cast noticeably fewer “curve” models this season. One theory: the rise of Y2K style is bringing back the era’s body standards as well.
Retail
The Pandemic Sweatpants Brand That Kept on Growing
Aviator Nation’s pricey sweatpants and cashmeres had a cult following before they were swept up in the “dopamine dressing” phenomenon. Now, founder Paige Mycoskie – still the brand’s only shareholder – is ready to see just how big her vision for California surfer cool can get.
The Pandemic Sweatpants Brand That Kept on Growing
Aviator Nation’s pricey sweatpants and cashmeres had a cult following before they were swept up in the “dopamine dressing” phenomenon. Now, founder Paige Mycoskie – still the brand’s only shareholder – is ready to see just how big her vision for California surfer cool can get.
Global Markets
The BoF Podcast | Hallyu: How the Korean Wave Is Sweeping Global Culture
Influencer Irene Kim and V&A curator Rosalie Kim join Chanel executive Yana Peel to chart South Korea’s rise to global creative juggernaut.
The BoF Podcast | Hallyu: How the Korean Wave Is Sweeping Global Culture
Influencer Irene Kim and V&A curator Rosalie Kim join Chanel executive Yana Peel to chart South Korea’s rise to global creative juggernaut.
Workplace & Talent
The CEO Fashion Needs Right Now
Several major fashion firms, including VF Corp., The Gap and The RealReal, are without a permanent chief and experts say the turmoil at the top is a prime opportunity to reshape the industry’s leadership profile. MyTheresa and J.Crew CEOs discuss leadership.
The CEO Fashion Needs Right Now
Several major fashion firms, including VF Corp., The Gap and The RealReal, are without a permanent chief and experts say the turmoil at the top is a prime opportunity to reshape the industry’s leadership profile. MyTheresa and J.Crew CEOs discuss leadership.
Partner Content
From Sustainability to Hyper-Connectivity: Discovering What the Future Holds for Physical Luxury Retail
Royalmount is a forthcoming mixed-use shopping district in Montreal oriented around sustainability, inclusivity and connectivity; in a new partnership with Royalmount, BoF Insights will explore how such developments could set the standard for physical retail of the future.
From Sustainability to Hyper-Connectivity: Discovering What the Future Holds for Physical Luxury Retail
Royalmount is a forthcoming mixed-use shopping district in Montreal oriented around sustainability, inclusivity and connectivity; in a new partnership with Royalmount, BoF Insights will explore how such developments could set the standard for physical retail of the future.
Global Markets
The BoF Podcast | Blindspots and Biases: The Role of the Media in a Fractured World
MSNBC anchor Ayman Mohyeldin on the role and responsibility of the media amid misinformation and disinformation.
The BoF Podcast | Blindspots and Biases: The Role of the Media in a Fractured World
MSNBC anchor Ayman Mohyeldin on the role and responsibility of the media amid misinformation and disinformation.
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.