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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News & Analysis
Case Study | Inside H&M’s $4 Billion Inventory Challenge
After years of sluggish growth and shrinking profits, the fast-fashion giant's stock levels have ballooned into a $4 billion problem — a powerful reflection of the challenges facing the company, and the fashion sector at large.
Case Study | Inside H&M’s $4 Billion Inventory Challenge
After years of sluggish growth and shrinking profits, the fast-fashion giant's stock levels have ballooned into a $4 billion problem — a powerful reflection of the challenges facing the company, and the fashion sector at large.
News & Analysis
How Can Fashion Adopt Connected Consumer Strategies?
BoF brought executives from across the industry together to discuss how fashion can reimagine the consumer journey to create competitive advantage, in partnership with Affirm.
How Can Fashion Adopt Connected Consumer Strategies?
BoF brought executives from across the industry together to discuss how fashion can reimagine the consumer journey to create competitive advantage, in partnership with Affirm.
News & Analysis
Live Event Wrap-Up: How To Maximise Your Influencer Strategy
Listen to BoF’s Lauren Sherman in conversation with Pool Creatives Founder Delphine Del Val and Linz Shelton, director of global social media at Michael Kors, as they discuss the best ways to work with influencers.
Live Event Wrap-Up: How To Maximise Your Influencer Strategy
Listen to BoF’s Lauren Sherman in conversation with Pool Creatives Founder Delphine Del Val and Linz Shelton, director of global social media at Michael Kors, as they discuss the best ways to work with influencers.
Retail
Live Event Debrief: How to Get Your Customers to Pay Full Price
Listen to Imran Amed in conversation with BoF’s chief New York correspondent Lauren Sherman, as she outlines how fashion retailers can shake the industry’s addiction to discounting.
Live Event Debrief: How to Get Your Customers to Pay Full Price
Listen to Imran Amed in conversation with BoF’s chief New York correspondent Lauren Sherman, as she outlines how fashion retailers can shake the industry’s addiction to discounting.
Fashion Week
Anya Hindmarch to Host Art Installation During London Fashion Week
Dubbed the ‘Weave Project,’ the brand's four-day event will centre around an art installation to coincide with the global relaunch of the brand's Neeson bag.
Anya Hindmarch to Host Art Installation During London Fashion Week
Dubbed the ‘Weave Project,’ the brand's four-day event will centre around an art installation to coincide with the global relaunch of the brand's Neeson bag.
Luxury
Live Event Debrief: The State of Fashion 2019
Watch our members-only discussion to find out the key takeaways from The State of Fashion 2019 report.
Live Event Debrief: The State of Fashion 2019
Watch our members-only discussion to find out the key takeaways from The State of Fashion 2019 report.
Beauty
Sephora Takes on Beautycon
This week, everyone will be talking about Sephora's first beauty convention, a potential Sears bankruptcy and runway shows in Shanghai, Seoul and Tokyo. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
Sephora Takes on Beautycon
This week, everyone will be talking about Sephora's first beauty convention, a potential Sears bankruptcy and runway shows in Shanghai, Seoul and Tokyo. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
Fashion Week
Tim Blanks’ Take on the Spring/Summer 2019 Season
BoF's editor-at-large delivers his take on the Spring/Summer 2019 season in a BoF Professional exclusive. Watch now.
Tim Blanks’ Take on the Spring/Summer 2019 Season
BoF's editor-at-large delivers his take on the Spring/Summer 2019 season in a BoF Professional exclusive. Watch now.
News & Analysis
Special Invitation: Join Tim Blanks as He Delivers His Take on Spring/Summer 2019
BoF Professional members are invited to join Tim Blanks deliver his take on the Spring/Summer 2019 season, in conversation with BoF founder Imran Amed, for a members-only live discussion on Wednesday, October 3.
Special Invitation: Join Tim Blanks as He Delivers His Take on Spring/Summer 2019
BoF Professional members are invited to join Tim Blanks deliver his take on the Spring/Summer 2019 season, in conversation with BoF founder Imran Amed, for a members-only live discussion on Wednesday, October 3.
News & Analysis
Elle Magazine Launches Weekender Event For Readers
The event is part of a wider push on experiences from Hearst UK, which has doubled its events team with the view to hosting over 100 events by the end of 2018.
Elle Magazine Launches Weekender Event For Readers
The event is part of a wider push on experiences from Hearst UK, which has doubled its events team with the view to hosting over 100 events by the end of 2018.
Retail
Live Event Debrief: What The End of Ownership Means for Fashion
Watch our members-only discussion to find out the key takeaways on the end of ownership and the rise of rental and resale services.
Live Event Debrief: What The End of Ownership Means for Fashion
Watch our members-only discussion to find out the key takeaways on the end of ownership and the rise of rental and resale services.
News & Analysis
Glamour Builds On Its Women of the Year Awards
The magazine is expanding its annual awards and summit into a three-day event with interactive elements accessible to consumers, part of Condé Nast’s goal to find new revenue sources.
Glamour Builds On Its Women of the Year Awards
The magazine is expanding its annual awards and summit into a three-day event with interactive elements accessible to consumers, part of Condé Nast’s goal to find new revenue sources.
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.