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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Technology
How Will Farfetch Make the Mother of All Fashion-Tech Exits?
With the launch of an ambitious 'operating system' and brand-building guidance from Natalie Massenet, Farfetch is planning to go public. What will it take?
How Will Farfetch Make the Mother of All Fashion-Tech Exits?
With the launch of an ambitious 'operating system' and brand-building guidance from Natalie Massenet, Farfetch is planning to go public. What will it take?
Technology
Bits & Bytes | Bots Capitalise on Supreme's Success, The Mass Customisation Revolution
This week, how botmakers are profiting from the demand for streetwear's biggest labels, while knitwear machinery is personalising the apparel industry.
Bits & Bytes | Bots Capitalise on Supreme's Success, The Mass Customisation Revolution
This week, how botmakers are profiting from the demand for streetwear's biggest labels, while knitwear machinery is personalising the apparel industry.
Technology
Bits & Bytes | Fashion Embraces Hackathons, Interactive Clothing and More...
This week, fashion belatedly taps the talent opportunity in hackathons, while biosensors woven into fabric reimagine the body's interaction with clothing.
Bits & Bytes | Fashion Embraces Hackathons, Interactive Clothing and More...
This week, fashion belatedly taps the talent opportunity in hackathons, while biosensors woven into fabric reimagine the body's interaction with clothing.
Technology
Bits & Bytes | Snap's Spectacles Designer, Fashion Steps Up to Smartwatches
This week, how Lauryn Morris fused fashion and tech to design Snapchat Spectacles, while Tag Heuer and Fossil go all-in on smartwatches.
Bits & Bytes | Snap's Spectacles Designer, Fashion Steps Up to Smartwatches
This week, how Lauryn Morris fused fashion and tech to design Snapchat Spectacles, while Tag Heuer and Fossil go all-in on smartwatches.
Technology
The Sewbots Are Coming!
An American ‘sewbots’ start-up has become the symbol of a new industrial revolution in garment manufacturing. What does the rise of automation mean for the business of fashion and the wider world?
The Sewbots Are Coming!
An American ‘sewbots’ start-up has become the symbol of a new industrial revolution in garment manufacturing. What does the rise of automation mean for the business of fashion and the wider world?
Technology
Bits & Bytes | Using Tech to Spot Luxury Fakes, Do Beauty Apps Drive Sales?
This week, portable scanning devices are exposing counterfeit luxury goods, while virtual makeover technology helps bolster makeup sales.
Bits & Bytes | Using Tech to Spot Luxury Fakes, Do Beauty Apps Drive Sales?
This week, portable scanning devices are exposing counterfeit luxury goods, while virtual makeover technology helps bolster makeup sales.
Technology
Bits & Bytes | Amazon's Fashion-Forward Echo Look, AR Versus VR in Retail
This week, Amazon introduces a new incarnation of its Alexa voice assistant aimed at fashion lovers, while AR and VR prove useful to retailers in very distinct ways.
Bits & Bytes | Amazon's Fashion-Forward Echo Look, AR Versus VR in Retail
This week, Amazon introduces a new incarnation of its Alexa voice assistant aimed at fashion lovers, while AR and VR prove useful to retailers in very distinct ways.
Technology
Not Sure What to Wear? Amazon Can Help
Amazon has unveiled a voice-controlled camera, the Echo Look, and an app that recommends which of two outfits is best, using fashion specialists' advice and algorithms that check for the latest trends.
Not Sure What to Wear? Amazon Can Help
Amazon has unveiled a voice-controlled camera, the Echo Look, and an app that recommends which of two outfits is best, using fashion specialists' advice and algorithms that check for the latest trends.
Technology
How Google Ads Drive Sales, In-Home Delivery to Revolutionise E-Commerce?
This week, Google’s expanding array of ad formats is a prime driver of profits, while smart-lock maker August tries to jumpstart the e-commerce industry with a unique home-delivery model.
How Google Ads Drive Sales, In-Home Delivery to Revolutionise E-Commerce?
This week, Google’s expanding array of ad formats is a prime driver of profits, while smart-lock maker August tries to jumpstart the e-commerce industry with a unique home-delivery model.
News & Analysis
The Robots Are Coming for your Wardrobe
"The husband and wife duo behind Chennai-born AI startup Mad Street Den are determined to change the way you shop for clothes."
The Robots Are Coming for your Wardrobe
"The husband and wife duo behind Chennai-born AI startup Mad Street Den are determined to change the way you shop for clothes."
News & Analysis
Tech Tackles the Fitting Room
"Smart dressing rooms and digital mirrors are coming to make trying stuff on less of a hassle."
Tech Tackles the Fitting Room
"Smart dressing rooms and digital mirrors are coming to make trying stuff on less of a hassle."
Technology
Google Targets Pinterest, Are Innovation Labs A Necessity?
This week, Google's new "Style Ideas" feature challenges Pinterest's search ambitions, while innovation labs could be crucial in today's tough retail environment.
Google Targets Pinterest, Are Innovation Labs A Necessity?
This week, Google's new "Style Ideas" feature challenges Pinterest's search ambitions, while innovation labs could be crucial in today's tough retail environment.
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.