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.
emerging-designers
Global Markets
Middle Eastern Designers Break Boundaries
From Tel Aviv to Tehran, a new generation of designers from the Middle East is finding fame in the world's fashion capitals.
Middle Eastern Designers Break Boundaries
From Tel Aviv to Tehran, a new generation of designers from the Middle East is finding fame in the world's fashion capitals.
News & Analysis
Andrea Jiapei Li’s Playful Proportions
This month, our Spotlight shines on New York-based designer Andrea Jiapei Li, whose impeccable construction and play on proportions caught the eye of Dover Street Market.
Andrea Jiapei Li’s Playful Proportions
This month, our Spotlight shines on New York-based designer Andrea Jiapei Li, whose impeccable construction and play on proportions caught the eye of Dover Street Market.
Global Markets
A Populist Approach at Seoul Fashion Week
Featuring celebrity endorsements, accessible price points and a mega-watt K-pop soundtrack, South Korea’s designer showcase wrapped up this weekend in a heady mix of fanfare meets fan culture.
A Populist Approach at Seoul Fashion Week
Featuring celebrity endorsements, accessible price points and a mega-watt K-pop soundtrack, South Korea’s designer showcase wrapped up this weekend in a heady mix of fanfare meets fan culture.
News & Analysis
Atlein’s Sculptural Elegance
This month, our Spotlight shines on a designer whose architectural sensibilities owe much to his former mentor, Nicolas Ghesquière.
Atlein’s Sculptural Elegance
This month, our Spotlight shines on a designer whose architectural sensibilities owe much to his former mentor, Nicolas Ghesquière.
Luxury
How Comme des Garçons Grew Gosha Rubchinskiy
BoF spoke exclusively with Gosha Rubchinskiy and Adrian Joffe, president of Comme des Garçons, to learn how the company catalysed the rapid growth of the skater-inflected fashion label.
How Comme des Garçons Grew Gosha Rubchinskiy
BoF spoke exclusively with Gosha Rubchinskiy and Adrian Joffe, president of Comme des Garçons, to learn how the company catalysed the rapid growth of the skater-inflected fashion label.
Workplace & Talent
Why You Shouldn’t Launch a Label Straight Out of School
Fashion designers, investors, headhunters, editors and analysts make the case for getting work experience at an established brand before launching your own.
Why You Shouldn’t Launch a Label Straight Out of School
Fashion designers, investors, headhunters, editors and analysts make the case for getting work experience at an established brand before launching your own.
News & Analysis
The Copycat Economy
Do knockoffs harm the fashion business? Or does copying keep the wheels of the industry turning?
The Copycat Economy
Do knockoffs harm the fashion business? Or does copying keep the wheels of the industry turning?
Fashion Week
Tim’s Take | Versace Autumn/Winter 2016
Tim Blanks talks to Donatella Versace to decode the creative thinking behind her latest collection. Watch now.
Tim’s Take | Versace Autumn/Winter 2016
Tim Blanks talks to Donatella Versace to decode the creative thinking behind her latest collection. Watch now.
Retail
Can Young Luxury Brands Bypass Wholesale?
More and more emerging fashion designers are adopting a direct-to-consumer model, wooed by the promise of higher margins and a closer relationship with the customer. Can they really do without wholesale?
Can Young Luxury Brands Bypass Wholesale?
More and more emerging fashion designers are adopting a direct-to-consumer model, wooed by the promise of higher margins and a closer relationship with the customer. Can they really do without wholesale?
Retail
After Tough Holiday Season, Small Retailers Are Strategising
A slow holiday season can be particularly difficult for small and independent retailers who don't have the sales volume and financial resources to compete with the huge discounts offered by big national chains.
After Tough Holiday Season, Small Retailers Are Strategising
A slow holiday season can be particularly difficult for small and independent retailers who don't have the sales volume and financial resources to compete with the huge discounts offered by big national chains.
Retail
Op-Ed | How Retailers Squeeze Young Designers
By demanding unfavourable “payment terms” from fashion labels, retailers push risk further down the supply chain, with serious implications for the health of emerging fashion brands.
Op-Ed | How Retailers Squeeze Young Designers
By demanding unfavourable “payment terms” from fashion labels, retailers push risk further down the supply chain, with serious implications for the health of emerging fashion brands.
News & Analysis
Hyke’s Utilitarian USP
Teaming up with sportswear giant Adidas has given the Japanese workwear label a global platform for its utilitarian garments.
Hyke’s Utilitarian USP
Teaming up with sportswear giant Adidas has given the Japanese workwear label a global platform for its utilitarian garments.
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.