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
China
An Emerging Designer's Quiet Culture Clash
Asai's London-based designer A Sai Ta has gone from selling his brand via Instagram DMs to being stocked at the likes of Dover Street Market and Ssense without sacrificing his experimental touch.
An Emerging Designer's Quiet Culture Clash
Asai's London-based designer A Sai Ta has gone from selling his brand via Instagram DMs to being stocked at the likes of Dover Street Market and Ssense without sacrificing his experimental touch.
News & Analysis
Stefan Cooke: Fighting Against the Hype
'Wearable, convincing and believable' sound far from ground-breaking, but the LVMH Prize nominees behind London-based brand Stefan Cooke are out to prove that craftsmanship isn’t dead.
Stefan Cooke: Fighting Against the Hype
'Wearable, convincing and believable' sound far from ground-breaking, but the LVMH Prize nominees behind London-based brand Stefan Cooke are out to prove that craftsmanship isn’t dead.
Fashion Week
‘The Next Sacai’ Takes on Paris
With a focus on reviving Japan’s declining textile industry, the Issey Miyake-trained designer Mame is readying to show her next collection during Paris Fashion Week.
‘The Next Sacai’ Takes on Paris
With a focus on reviving Japan’s declining textile industry, the Issey Miyake-trained designer Mame is readying to show her next collection during Paris Fashion Week.
Fashion Week
Xu Zhi Expands Into Menswear, Partners with JD.com
The buzzy designer is gearing up to launch menswear, his first standalone show in Shanghai and a savvy new partnership with China's largest retailer.
Xu Zhi Expands Into Menswear, Partners with JD.com
The buzzy designer is gearing up to launch menswear, his first standalone show in Shanghai and a savvy new partnership with China's largest retailer.
Sustainability
This Eco-Luxury Label Is Backed by ‘The Patagonia of Jeans’
Stockholm-founded Bite Studios is challenging the fashion industry’s approach to sustainability and has received a minority investment from Nudie Jeans.
This Eco-Luxury Label Is Backed by ‘The Patagonia of Jeans’
Stockholm-founded Bite Studios is challenging the fashion industry’s approach to sustainability and has received a minority investment from Nudie Jeans.
Luxury
Peter Do’s Modern Female Sensibility
This month, our Spotlight shines on the Phoebe Philo protégé whose womenswear line won over top stockists with its modern staples and youthful tailoring.
Peter Do’s Modern Female Sensibility
This month, our Spotlight shines on the Phoebe Philo protégé whose womenswear line won over top stockists with its modern staples and youthful tailoring.
News & Analysis
A Non-Binary Concept Store Opens in Paris
L’Insane will stock brands including Cottweiler, Vaquera and Dilara Findikoglu as it caters to a more gender-fluid Generation Z.
A Non-Binary Concept Store Opens in Paris
L’Insane will stock brands including Cottweiler, Vaquera and Dilara Findikoglu as it caters to a more gender-fluid Generation Z.
China
Sun Yun's Spiritual Take on Menswear
Offering a glimpse into a sacred world full of contradictions, the Hangzhou-based architect, interior designer and priest designs up-and-coming label Cornerstone.
Sun Yun's Spiritual Take on Menswear
Offering a glimpse into a sacred world full of contradictions, the Hangzhou-based architect, interior designer and priest designs up-and-coming label Cornerstone.
Financial Markets
Contemporary Label Nanushka Expands into Menswear
The buzzy womenswear brand, known for its playful designs, is launching its first men’s collection at New York Fashion Week in February.
Contemporary Label Nanushka Expands into Menswear
The buzzy womenswear brand, known for its playful designs, is launching its first men’s collection at New York Fashion Week in February.
News & Analysis
Pierpaolo Piccioli, Clare Waight Keller Win Big at Fashion Awards
Meghan Markle made a surprise appearance for Givenchy's Clare Waight Keller, while Gucci's Marco Bizzarri beat out José Neves of Farfetch for business leader of the year.
Pierpaolo Piccioli, Clare Waight Keller Win Big at Fashion Awards
Meghan Markle made a surprise appearance for Givenchy's Clare Waight Keller, while Gucci's Marco Bizzarri beat out José Neves of Farfetch for business leader of the year.
China
China Stakes Fashion Claim in the Middle East
The Middle East is China's next new frontier in fashion, Burberry is rumoured to be eyeing a London-Shanghai stock link, and JD.com’s singles day student labour surfaces. Read China Decoded to make sense of the market.
China Stakes Fashion Claim in the Middle East
The Middle East is China's next new frontier in fashion, Burberry is rumoured to be eyeing a London-Shanghai stock link, and JD.com’s singles day student labour surfaces. Read China Decoded to make sense of the market.
China
Shushu/Tong’s Modern Heroines
With a runway debut under their belt, the Shanghai-based duo are painting a portrait of modern girlhood, one binder clip at a time.
Shushu/Tong’s Modern Heroines
With a runway debut under their belt, the Shanghai-based duo are painting a portrait of modern girlhood, one binder clip at a time.
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.