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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Retail
#BoFLIVE: DTC vs Wholesale — Striking the Right Balance
How and where should brands sell in 2021? Exclusively for BoF Professional members, a host of experts unpack best practices for striking the right balance between sales channels.
#BoFLIVE: DTC vs Wholesale — Striking the Right Balance
How and where should brands sell in 2021? Exclusively for BoF Professional members, a host of experts unpack best practices for striking the right balance between sales channels.
Retail
#BoFLIVE: The Future of Buying
Exclusively for BoF Professionals, a host of experts delve into the role of buyers in a retail landscape reshaped by the pandemic, and the uncertain career paths for fashion buyers as programmes at retailers become radically altered.
#BoFLIVE: The Future of Buying
Exclusively for BoF Professionals, a host of experts delve into the role of buyers in a retail landscape reshaped by the pandemic, and the uncertain career paths for fashion buyers as programmes at retailers become radically altered.
Fashion Week
#BoFLIVE: Tim’s Take With Sterling Ruby
The artist and designer joins BoF editor-at-large Tim Blanks in a conversation about his foray into haute couture, his artistic process, and how he stayed creative during a pandemic.
#BoFLIVE: Tim’s Take With Sterling Ruby
The artist and designer joins BoF editor-at-large Tim Blanks in a conversation about his foray into haute couture, his artistic process, and how he stayed creative during a pandemic.
Technology
#BoFLIVE: How To Use Data to Build a Better Brand
Exclusively for BoF Professional members, a host of experts discuss how big data makes the fashion industry work better, but needs to be used in the right way and for the right things.
#BoFLIVE: How To Use Data to Build a Better Brand
Exclusively for BoF Professional members, a host of experts discuss how big data makes the fashion industry work better, but needs to be used in the right way and for the right things.
Beauty
#BoFLIVE: How to Sell Skin Care at Every Price
Join us on Wednesday, February 17 at 16:00 GMT for #BoFLIVE, exclusively for BoF Professional members, to hear BoF’s Lauren Sherman and Chantal Fernandez, as well as Augustinus Bader’s Charles Rosier, CeraVe’s John Reed and Holistic Beauty Group’s Robyn Watkins, discuss how brands can stand out by rethinking the beauty playbook.
#BoFLIVE: How to Sell Skin Care at Every Price
Join us on Wednesday, February 17 at 16:00 GMT for #BoFLIVE, exclusively for BoF Professional members, to hear BoF’s Lauren Sherman and Chantal Fernandez, as well as Augustinus Bader’s Charles Rosier, CeraVe’s John Reed and Holistic Beauty Group’s Robyn Watkins, discuss how brands can stand out by rethinking the beauty playbook.
Retail
Join Us for #BoFLIVE: The Future of Online Retail
Please join us on Tuesday, February 9 at 16:00 GMT for #BoFLIVE, exclusively for BoF Professional members, to hear BoF’s Lauren Sherman and Cathaleen Chen, as well as Doug Stephens and Gurki Basra discuss the new online services that brands and retailers need to understand.
Join Us for #BoFLIVE: The Future of Online Retail
Please join us on Tuesday, February 9 at 16:00 GMT for #BoFLIVE, exclusively for BoF Professional members, to hear BoF’s Lauren Sherman and Cathaleen Chen, as well as Doug Stephens and Gurki Basra discuss the new online services that brands and retailers need to understand.
Media
Join Us For #BoFLIVE: Tim’s Take With Iman
BoF’s editor-at-large speaks to the Somali supermodel about her remarkable career and current thoughts on the state of the fashion industry.
Join Us For #BoFLIVE: Tim’s Take With Iman
BoF’s editor-at-large speaks to the Somali supermodel about her remarkable career and current thoughts on the state of the fashion industry.
Luxury
#BoFLIVE: Tim’s Take With Virgil Abloh
BoF’s editor-at-large speaks to the acclaimed designer about his latest Off-White show, the young Black talent involved in its creation, and the importance of elevating Black creatives.
#BoFLIVE: Tim’s Take With Virgil Abloh
BoF’s editor-at-large speaks to the acclaimed designer about his latest Off-White show, the young Black talent involved in its creation, and the importance of elevating Black creatives.
Luxury
#BoFLIVE: Tim’s Take With Thom Browne
The American designer talks to BoF’s editor-at-large about the state of his business, finding creativity during challenging times and entering the childrenswear category.
#BoFLIVE: Tim’s Take With Thom Browne
The American designer talks to BoF’s editor-at-large about the state of his business, finding creativity during challenging times and entering the childrenswear category.
Luxury
Join Us For #BoFLIVE: Inside Farfetch’s Bid to Dominate Luxury E-Commerce
During a blockbuster year for online sales, Farfetch surged ahead of rivals to position itself at the front of luxury’s e-commerce race. Can it spin the current momentum into sustainable — and profitable — growth?
Join Us For #BoFLIVE: Inside Farfetch’s Bid to Dominate Luxury E-Commerce
During a blockbuster year for online sales, Farfetch surged ahead of rivals to position itself at the front of luxury’s e-commerce race. Can it spin the current momentum into sustainable — and profitable — growth?
Global Markets
#BoFLIVE: Update on the State of Fashion 2021
The authors of BoF and McKinsey & Company’s annual State of Fashion report discuss the effects of renewed lockdowns on the fashion industry, and look ahead to the systemic changes fashion executivers will encounter in 2021.
#BoFLIVE: Update on the State of Fashion 2021
The authors of BoF and McKinsey & Company’s annual State of Fashion report discuss the effects of renewed lockdowns on the fashion industry, and look ahead to the systemic changes fashion executivers will encounter in 2021.
Partner Content
The Payments Race: The Rise of Buy Now, Pay Later
We share actionable insights from the VOICES 2020 talk, identifying the consumer mindset driving the adoption of Buy Now, Pay Later solutions and why retailers should look to the fastest-growing online payment method in the US when developing post-pandemic resurgence plans.
The Payments Race: The Rise of Buy Now, Pay Later
We share actionable insights from the VOICES 2020 talk, identifying the consumer mindset driving the adoption of Buy Now, Pay Later solutions and why retailers should look to the fastest-growing online payment method in the US when developing post-pandemic resurgence plans.
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.