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 Modern Entrepreneurs Are Made
Founders are no doubt a rare breed driven by instinct, ambition, appetite for risk and a nose for opportunity. But the enduring notion that entrepreneurs are born, and not made, is as full of myth as trite phrases like ‘lightbulb moments’ and ‘ripping up the rulebook.’
How Modern Entrepreneurs Are Made
Founders are no doubt a rare breed driven by instinct, ambition, appetite for risk and a nose for opportunity. But the enduring notion that entrepreneurs are born, and not made, is as full of myth as trite phrases like ‘lightbulb moments’ and ‘ripping up the rulebook.’
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End of the Model Agency as We Know It?
New digital apps are providing some of the services offered by traditional agencies at much lower commissions.
End of the Model Agency as We Know It?
New digital apps are providing some of the services offered by traditional agencies at much lower commissions.
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The BoF Podcast: Christopher Wylie and Arti Zeighami: ‘Data Doesn’t Have to Be Evil’
The Cambridge Analytica whistleblower discussed the way H&M can use artificial intelligence to curb waste production and his new role at the fast-fashion giant.
The BoF Podcast: Christopher Wylie and Arti Zeighami: ‘Data Doesn’t Have to Be Evil’
The Cambridge Analytica whistleblower discussed the way H&M can use artificial intelligence to curb waste production and his new role at the fast-fashion giant.
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Amid Changes at The Line, Parent Company Raises $100 Million
Assembled Brands, which finances early stage ventures, will focus on funding consumer-product startups, with the intent of extending far beyond fashion.
Amid Changes at The Line, Parent Company Raises $100 Million
Assembled Brands, which finances early stage ventures, will focus on funding consumer-product startups, with the intent of extending far beyond fashion.
News & Analysis
Stitch Fix Shares Slide Amid Growing Concerns About Amazon Competition
"The selloff reflects what appears to be less of a sense of disappointment over Stitch Fix’s most recent quarter and more of a growing sense of
Stitch Fix Shares Slide Amid Growing Concerns About Amazon Competition
"The selloff reflects what appears to be less of a sense of disappointment over Stitch Fix’s most recent quarter and more of a growing sense of
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How Biotechnology Is Reshaping Fashion
Modern Meadow, Bolt Threads and VitroLabs are leading a wave of start-ups tapping biotechnology to develop a new generation of sustainable and cruelty-free materials.
How Biotechnology Is Reshaping Fashion
Modern Meadow, Bolt Threads and VitroLabs are leading a wave of start-ups tapping biotechnology to develop a new generation of sustainable and cruelty-free materials.
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Can Paris Grow Its Fashion-Tech Game?
Backed by the likes of President Macron and LVMH, the world’s fashion capital is rolling out the red carpet for tech start-ups as well as designer labels. BoF goes behind the hype.
Can Paris Grow Its Fashion-Tech Game?
Backed by the likes of President Macron and LVMH, the world’s fashion capital is rolling out the red carpet for tech start-ups as well as designer labels. BoF goes behind the hype.
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Fashion GPS Founder's Fashion-Tech Journey
Eddie Mullon turned a side project into a business that revolutionised fashion PR. Now, he’s giving back to his native Malawi.
Fashion GPS Founder's Fashion-Tech Journey
Eddie Mullon turned a side project into a business that revolutionised fashion PR. Now, he’s giving back to his native Malawi.
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Japanese Clothing Giants Go Head-to-Head Over How to Measure Customers
Fast Retailing's Tadashi Yanai and Yusaku Maezawa, founder of Japan’s largest e-commerce company, Start Today, traded public barbs over Maezawa's new body-scanning technology.
Japanese Clothing Giants Go Head-to-Head Over How to Measure Customers
Fast Retailing's Tadashi Yanai and Yusaku Maezawa, founder of Japan’s largest e-commerce company, Start Today, traded public barbs over Maezawa's new body-scanning technology.
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Bits & Bytes | Walmart Strikes Back at Amazon, JD.com Is Changing E-Commerce in China
This week, Walmart enters into a strategic partnership with Microsoft to rival Amazon, while JD.com's innovations are transforming rural China.
Bits & Bytes | Walmart Strikes Back at Amazon, JD.com Is Changing E-Commerce in China
This week, Walmart enters into a strategic partnership with Microsoft to rival Amazon, while JD.com's innovations are transforming rural China.
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Bits & Bytes | Google to Invest in JD.com, Too Many Ads Discourage Shoppers
This week, Google places a $550 million bet on China's second-largest e-commerce player , while too many ads turn away online shoppers.
Bits & Bytes | Google to Invest in JD.com, Too Many Ads Discourage Shoppers
This week, Google places a $550 million bet on China's second-largest e-commerce player , while too many ads turn away online shoppers.
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Bits & Bytes | L'Oréal Invests in Start-Ups, Slowing Internet Growth
This week, L'Oréal acquires its first beauty tech start-up ModiFace, while a new tech industry report suggests a slowing growth in Internet users.
Bits & Bytes | L'Oréal Invests in Start-Ups, Slowing Internet Growth
This week, L'Oréal acquires its first beauty tech start-up ModiFace, while a new tech industry report suggests a slowing growth in Internet users.
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.