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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Sustainability
How to Build a Sustainable Fashion Brand — Designing for Sustainability
Catch up on the second installment of BoF's new five-part online learning series to find out how to embed sustainable values into the creative process.
How to Build a Sustainable Fashion Brand — Designing for Sustainability
Catch up on the second installment of BoF's new five-part online learning series to find out how to embed sustainable values into the creative process.
Marketing
BoF LIVE: How to Communicate in a Crisis
Two crisis management veterans shed light on some of the key principles to effectively manage and address business blowups.
BoF LIVE: How to Communicate in a Crisis
Two crisis management veterans shed light on some of the key principles to effectively manage and address business blowups.
Sustainability
How to Build a Sustainable Fashion Brand: Masterclass 2 of 5 — Designing for Sustainability
What does it take to build a fashion brand that is good for the planet, the people in it, and still makes business sense? In the second masterclass of BoF's five-part online learning series, Sustainability Correspondent Sarah Kent is joined by a host of expert panelists to discuss ways to embed sustainable values in the creative process.
How to Build a Sustainable Fashion Brand: Masterclass 2 of 5 — Designing for Sustainability
What does it take to build a fashion brand that is good for the planet, the people in it, and still makes business sense? In the second masterclass of BoF's five-part online learning series, Sustainability Correspondent Sarah Kent is joined by a host of expert panelists to discuss ways to embed sustainable values in the creative process.
News & Analysis
#BoFLIVE: Who Needs Investors? Tips for Bootstrapping Your Fashion Business
Designers who truly start from scratch often find themselves blocked out of the fashion establishment because they don’t follow the traditional (and costly) steps. What will success really depend on?
#BoFLIVE: Who Needs Investors? Tips for Bootstrapping Your Fashion Business
Designers who truly start from scratch often find themselves blocked out of the fashion establishment because they don’t follow the traditional (and costly) steps. What will success really depend on?
Retail
BoF LIVE: The Future of Physical Retail
Watch Warby Parker’s Neil Blumenthal, leading retail analysts Sucharita Kodali and Sarah Willersdorf, and BoF's Lauren Sherman and Cathaleen Chen discuss how brands and retailers should redefine the importance of brick-and-mortar stores.
BoF LIVE: The Future of Physical Retail
Watch Warby Parker’s Neil Blumenthal, leading retail analysts Sucharita Kodali and Sarah Willersdorf, and BoF's Lauren Sherman and Cathaleen Chen discuss how brands and retailers should redefine the importance of brick-and-mortar stores.
Sustainability
How to Build a Sustainable Fashion Brand – The Baseline
Catch up on the first masterclass in BoF's new five-part online learning series for an outline of the core principles required to build a more responsible brand.
How to Build a Sustainable Fashion Brand – The Baseline
Catch up on the first masterclass in BoF's new five-part online learning series for an outline of the core principles required to build a more responsible brand.
News & Analysis
Live Masterclass: How to Become a Diversity and Inclusion Change Agent
What does it take to actually increase diversity and deepen inclusivity in fashion? In this special BoFLIVE masterclass, diversity and inclusion expert Dr Derrick Gay outlines best practices and pitfalls in fostering a more equitable industry.
Live Masterclass: How to Become a Diversity and Inclusion Change Agent
What does it take to actually increase diversity and deepen inclusivity in fashion? In this special BoFLIVE masterclass, diversity and inclusion expert Dr Derrick Gay outlines best practices and pitfalls in fostering a more equitable industry.
Retail
BoF LIVE: How Lululemon Built Athleisure’s Leading Brand
BoF unpacks why a brand built on yoga leggings is winning the pandemic.
BoF LIVE: How Lululemon Built Athleisure’s Leading Brand
BoF unpacks why a brand built on yoga leggings is winning the pandemic.
Entrepreneurship
BoF LIVE: How to Raise Money Right Now
While funding hasn’t completely vanished, investors are becoming more discerning with their cash. BoF unpacks how start-ups can raise capital during a global pandemic.
BoF LIVE: How to Raise Money Right Now
While funding hasn’t completely vanished, investors are becoming more discerning with their cash. BoF unpacks how start-ups can raise capital during a global pandemic.
Retail
BoF LIVE: The Future of the Independent Fashion Store
Local luxury retailers are poised to succeed post-pandemic. Two industry veterans share their strategies.
BoF LIVE: The Future of the Independent Fashion Store
Local luxury retailers are poised to succeed post-pandemic. Two industry veterans share their strategies.
Beauty
BoF LIVE: What Will Beauty Retail Look Like Post-Covid-19?
The allure of shopping for beauty products in store was the experience. How is the industry pivoting during this new normal?
BoF LIVE: What Will Beauty Retail Look Like Post-Covid-19?
The allure of shopping for beauty products in store was the experience. How is the industry pivoting during this new normal?
Retail
BoF LIVE: The State of Retail from China to the US
BoF unpacks what the store of the future will look like in a post-pandemic climate and whether retailers can bounce back from the tremendous financial losses caused by the virus outbreak.
BoF LIVE: The State of Retail from China to the US
BoF unpacks what the store of the future will look like in a post-pandemic climate and whether retailers can bounce back from the tremendous financial losses caused by the virus outbreak.
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.