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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The Death of Fashion Shows? Not So Fast.
‘I come to praise shows, not to bury them,’ writes Tim Blanks as he kicks off a journey through his top fashion shows of all-time.
The Death of Fashion Shows? Not So Fast.
‘I come to praise shows, not to bury them,’ writes Tim Blanks as he kicks off a journey through his top fashion shows of all-time.
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Colin's Column | Tomes of the Times: Summer Reading 2019
Colin McDowell shares his essential summer reading list, this year featuring fashion, beauty and design pioneers across multiple generations.
Colin's Column | Tomes of the Times: Summer Reading 2019
Colin McDowell shares his essential summer reading list, this year featuring fashion, beauty and design pioneers across multiple generations.
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Remembering Fashion Alchemist Judy Blame
London’s demi-monde gathered to honour the multi-hyphenate fashion creative, famous for saying ‘I’ll take a piece of rubbish and make it the chicest thing you’ve ever seen.’
Remembering Fashion Alchemist Judy Blame
London’s demi-monde gathered to honour the multi-hyphenate fashion creative, famous for saying ‘I’ll take a piece of rubbish and make it the chicest thing you’ve ever seen.’
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Fashion History: The Summer of Love
Fashion historian Colin McDowell discusses the influence of 1967's Summer of Love on the fashion industry.
Fashion History: The Summer of Love
Fashion historian Colin McDowell discusses the influence of 1967's Summer of Love on the fashion industry.
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Fashion History: David Bowie and the Birth of Androgyny
Noted fashion historian Colin McDowell explains why David Bowie was the father of androgyny in the 1970s, changing menswear and fashion forever.
Fashion History: David Bowie and the Birth of Androgyny
Noted fashion historian Colin McDowell explains why David Bowie was the father of androgyny in the 1970s, changing menswear and fashion forever.
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The Ghosts of Lang and Margiela
How Helmut Lang and Martin Margiela left a radical roadmap for Raf Simons, Demna Gvasalia and Phoebe Philo.
The Ghosts of Lang and Margiela
How Helmut Lang and Martin Margiela left a radical roadmap for Raf Simons, Demna Gvasalia and Phoebe Philo.
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Anne Chapelle’s Next Move: Rebooting Poiret
The Belgian businesswoman behind the rise of Ann Demeulemeester and Haider Ackermann has taken on a new challenge: resurrecting Paul Poiret.
Anne Chapelle’s Next Move: Rebooting Poiret
The Belgian businesswoman behind the rise of Ann Demeulemeester and Haider Ackermann has taken on a new challenge: resurrecting Paul Poiret.
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The School of Dazed
Dazed & Confused may have been started by students, but 25 years later, it has become a training ground for multiple generations of fashion creatives.
The School of Dazed
Dazed & Confused may have been started by students, but 25 years later, it has become a training ground for multiple generations of fashion creatives.
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Tomes of the Times: Summer Reading 2017
Colin McDowell shares his essential summer fashion reading list, featuring books on Rei Kawakubo, Irving Penn, Balenciaga, Yves Saint Laurent’s Dior years and more.
Tomes of the Times: Summer Reading 2017
Colin McDowell shares his essential summer fashion reading list, featuring books on Rei Kawakubo, Irving Penn, Balenciaga, Yves Saint Laurent’s Dior years and more.
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How Richard Avedon Redefined Beauty with “Dovima with Elephants”— and What Happened Next
"The Queens-born model Dovima became the template for high fashion in the 1950s, before her American Dream tale turned tragic."
How Richard Avedon Redefined Beauty with “Dovima with Elephants”— and What Happened Next
"The Queens-born model Dovima became the template for high fashion in the 1950s, before her American Dream tale turned tragic."
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Inside Tim Blanks' Box of '90s Polaroids
A Pandora's box of old Polaroids by Tim Blanks captures the peculiar charisma of the backstage congregation in the early 1990s.
Inside Tim Blanks' Box of '90s Polaroids
A Pandora's box of old Polaroids by Tim Blanks captures the peculiar charisma of the backstage congregation in the early 1990s.
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Op-Ed | Fashion Reinforces Racial Hierarchies of Beauty
Narrow, historic definitions of beauty are holding back diversity in the fashion industry, argues Reina Lewis, professor of cultural studies at London College of Fashion.
Op-Ed | Fashion Reinforces Racial Hierarchies of Beauty
Narrow, historic definitions of beauty are holding back diversity in the fashion industry, argues Reina Lewis, professor of cultural studies at London College of Fashion.
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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.