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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How to Build a Sustainable Fashion Brand: Masterclass 4 of 5 — Buying Better
What does it take to build a fashion brand that is good for both people and the planet, but still makes business sense? In the next chapter of BoF's five-part masterclass, we'll look at the importance of purchasing practices and how brands can establish supportive partnerships with their suppliers.
How to Build a Sustainable Fashion Brand: Masterclass 4 of 5 — Buying Better
What does it take to build a fashion brand that is good for both people and the planet, but still makes business sense? In the next chapter of BoF's five-part masterclass, we'll look at the importance of purchasing practices and how brands can establish supportive partnerships with their suppliers.
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BoF Live: A Roadmap To Fashion’s Carbon-Free Future
What would it take for the fashion industry and its logistical activities to become carbon-free? In this talk, we share insights from Katja Busch, DHL's chief commercial officer, and Morten Lehmann, chief sustainability officer at the Global Fashion Agenda, who discuss how fashion can work towards a zero-emission target together.
BoF Live: A Roadmap To Fashion’s Carbon-Free Future
What would it take for the fashion industry and its logistical activities to become carbon-free? In this talk, we share insights from Katja Busch, DHL's chief commercial officer, and Morten Lehmann, chief sustainability officer at the Global Fashion Agenda, who discuss how fashion can work towards a zero-emission target together.
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#BoFLIVE: The 2020 US Presidential Election
What do Tuesday's results mean for the fashion industry? BoF's team, joined by Sharifa Murdock, co-owner of Liberty Fashion & Lifestyle Fairs, break down what's happened so far, and what happens next.
#BoFLIVE: The 2020 US Presidential Election
What do Tuesday's results mean for the fashion industry? BoF's team, joined by Sharifa Murdock, co-owner of Liberty Fashion & Lifestyle Fairs, break down what's happened so far, and what happens next.
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#BoFLIVE: Unpacking the LVMH-Tiffany Saga
The largest acquisition in the history of the luxury goods sector has collapsed, setting up what could be the industry's biggest M&A battle of all time. BoF brings in the experts to lay out what could — and probably will — happen next.
#BoFLIVE: Unpacking the LVMH-Tiffany Saga
The largest acquisition in the history of the luxury goods sector has collapsed, setting up what could be the industry's biggest M&A battle of all time. BoF brings in the experts to lay out what could — and probably will — happen next.
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#BoFLIVE: Gen-Z Shopping: Separating Myth from Reality
What do young consumers really want? BoF puts some of the widely accepted attributes of Gen-Z under the microscope, and interrogates how five industry players — Nike, Brandy Melville, Morphe, Depop and Louis Vuitton — have successfully capitalised on the Gen-Z opportunity.
#BoFLIVE: Gen-Z Shopping: Separating Myth from Reality
What do young consumers really want? BoF puts some of the widely accepted attributes of Gen-Z under the microscope, and interrogates how five industry players — Nike, Brandy Melville, Morphe, Depop and Louis Vuitton — have successfully capitalised on the Gen-Z opportunity.
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#BoFLIVE: Tim Blanks and Imran Amed on the First Digital Fashion Month
After the first fashion season held as a physical and digital hybrid, amid strengthened lockdowns and restrictions, Imran Amed and Tim Blanks reflect on the Spring/Summer 2021 collections.
#BoFLIVE: Tim Blanks and Imran Amed on the First Digital Fashion Month
After the first fashion season held as a physical and digital hybrid, amid strengthened lockdowns and restrictions, Imran Amed and Tim Blanks reflect on the Spring/Summer 2021 collections.
Sustainability
How to Build a Sustainable Fashion Brand: Masterclass 3 of 5 — Tracking and Traceability
What does it take to build a fashion brand that is good for both people and the planet, but still makes business sense? In the next chapter of BoF's five-part masterclass, we'll talk about how and why companies need to get to grips with their supply chain.
How to Build a Sustainable Fashion Brand: Masterclass 3 of 5 — Tracking and Traceability
What does it take to build a fashion brand that is good for both people and the planet, but still makes business sense? In the next chapter of BoF's five-part masterclass, we'll talk about how and why companies need to get to grips with their supply chain.
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#BoFLIVE: How Can SMEs Adopt Responsible Logistics Strategies?
In this talk, we share DHL’s global insight on how emerging and established SMEs can reconsider how they operate their logistics strategies, as well as the industry experience of one New York’s most exciting founder-entrepreneurs and designers, Emily Bode.
#BoFLIVE: How Can SMEs Adopt Responsible Logistics Strategies?
In this talk, we share DHL’s global insight on how emerging and established SMEs can reconsider how they operate their logistics strategies, as well as the industry experience of one New York’s most exciting founder-entrepreneurs and designers, Emily Bode.
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#BoFLIVE: Seizing the African E-Commerce Opportunity
How are African e-commerce brands marketing and selling product to international consumers?
#BoFLIVE: Seizing the African E-Commerce Opportunity
How are African e-commerce brands marketing and selling product to international consumers?
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#BoFLIVE: The Importance of Paris Fashion Week
Why are young designers from across the globe choosing to showcase their collections in Paris, even amidst a pandemic?
#BoFLIVE: The Importance of Paris Fashion Week
Why are young designers from across the globe choosing to showcase their collections in Paris, even amidst a pandemic?
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#BoFLIVE: Prabal Gurung and Phillip Lim on Fashion Week, Culture and Politics
Those brands that make it through the industry’s implosion will need to find a better, more viable way of doing business. What are some of the solutions?
#BoFLIVE: Prabal Gurung and Phillip Lim on Fashion Week, Culture and Politics
Those brands that make it through the industry’s implosion will need to find a better, more viable way of doing business. What are some of the solutions?
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#BoFLIVE: How To Get to Zero Inventory
The cost of inventory that doesn’t sell is fashion’s biggest inefficiency. Experts share a better approach that brands of all sizes are putting into practice.
#BoFLIVE: How To Get to Zero Inventory
The cost of inventory that doesn’t sell is fashion’s biggest inefficiency. Experts share a better approach that brands of all sizes are putting into practice.
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.