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 Fashion Rental Market Tested and Explained: Who Has the Best Service?
BoF tried out five of the most popular fashion rental services. The verdict? While renting solves some pain points, the promise of an infinite closet has yet to be fulfilled.
The Fashion Rental Market Tested and Explained: Who Has the Best Service?
BoF tried out five of the most popular fashion rental services. The verdict? While renting solves some pain points, the promise of an infinite closet has yet to be fulfilled.
Technology
The Year Ahead: How to Get Ready for a Digital Recalibration
Valuations of digital fashion players have reached dizzying levels and, despite a slew of high-profile IPOs and private firms achieving unicorn status, investor sentiment is taking a turn for the worse.
The Year Ahead: How to Get Ready for a Digital Recalibration
Valuations of digital fashion players have reached dizzying levels and, despite a slew of high-profile IPOs and private firms achieving unicorn status, investor sentiment is taking a turn for the worse.
Workplace & Talent
Bonobos Founder Andy Dunn Is Leaving Walmart
The entrepreneur announced his departure from the big-box giant just two years after it acquired his venture-backed menswear brand for $300 million.
Bonobos Founder Andy Dunn Is Leaving Walmart
The entrepreneur announced his departure from the big-box giant just two years after it acquired his venture-backed menswear brand for $300 million.
Retail
Amazon Will Reportedly Sell On China's Pinduoduo Marketplace
Amazon is now evolving its China strategy after shutterng its own online store in the country in July.
Amazon Will Reportedly Sell On China's Pinduoduo Marketplace
Amazon is now evolving its China strategy after shutterng its own online store in the country in July.
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Technology
The Dark Side of Depop
Millions of teenagers buy and sell clothes on Depop. A BoF investigation has found that many users are also being flooded with requests for nude photos and other inappropriate messages.
The Dark Side of Depop
Millions of teenagers buy and sell clothes on Depop. A BoF investigation has found that many users are also being flooded with requests for nude photos and other inappropriate messages.
China
Internet Slang Can Help Brands Boost the Bottom Line
To sharpen their social listening tools, write more authentic marketing copy and optimise SEO, brands need to stay abreast of trending online keywords popular among young Chinese shoppers.
Internet Slang Can Help Brands Boost the Bottom Line
To sharpen their social listening tools, write more authentic marketing copy and optimise SEO, brands need to stay abreast of trending online keywords popular among young Chinese shoppers.
China
The Apps Driving China’s ‘He-Conomy’
Poizon, Chao and Nice are just a few of the platforms Chinese men are signing up to, and brands like Nike and Uniqlo are taking note.
The Apps Driving China’s ‘He-Conomy’
Poizon, Chao and Nice are just a few of the platforms Chinese men are signing up to, and brands like Nike and Uniqlo are taking note.
Entrepreneurship
Lessons From a Failed Start-Up
Customisable footwear brand Shoes of Prey was a start-up success story with a reported $115 million in annual sales in 2017. Less than a year later it was over. The brand's founders have some tips to avoid repeating their mistakes.
Lessons From a Failed Start-Up
Customisable footwear brand Shoes of Prey was a start-up success story with a reported $115 million in annual sales in 2017. Less than a year later it was over. The brand's founders have some tips to avoid repeating their mistakes.
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Technology
Rent the Runway Offers Cash and Apologies to Angry Customers
The fashion rental startup will cease taking new subscribers and pay some users $200 as it responds to complaints about supply chain failures.
Rent the Runway Offers Cash and Apologies to Angry Customers
The fashion rental startup will cease taking new subscribers and pay some users $200 as it responds to complaints about supply chain failures.
Technology
Fake Allbirds and Glossier Dupes: DTC Brands Are Battling Counterfeits and Knockoffs
Direct-to-consumer brands like Allbirds, Glossier and Rothy’s are battling counterfeiters and copycats. These startups now face a problem even big-budgeted luxury brands can't fix.
Fake Allbirds and Glossier Dupes: DTC Brands Are Battling Counterfeits and Knockoffs
Direct-to-consumer brands like Allbirds, Glossier and Rothy’s are battling counterfeiters and copycats. These startups now face a problem even big-budgeted luxury brands can't fix.
Technology
Snap Launches New Augmented Reality Spectacles
The new version of Snap Inc's eyewear will be able to capture photos and videos and upload them directly to Snapchat, as the company works to develop its augmented reality features.
Snap Launches New Augmented Reality Spectacles
The new version of Snap Inc's eyewear will be able to capture photos and videos and upload them directly to Snapchat, as the company works to develop its augmented reality features.
Technology
The BoF Podcast: Designing With Biology
The fashion industry is exploring ways to incorporate recent advances in biotechnology, from spider silk grown from yeast to liquid leather.
The BoF Podcast: Designing With Biology
The fashion industry is exploring ways to incorporate recent advances in biotechnology, from spider silk grown from yeast to liquid leather.
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.