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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Jenna Lyons Says You Have To Make Quick Decisions From the Gut
NEW YORK, United States — "You have to make quick decisions," Jenna Lyons, the president and creative director of J.Crew, told BoF. "Ultimately,
Jenna Lyons Says You Have To Make Quick Decisions From the Gut
NEW YORK, United States — "You have to make quick decisions," Jenna Lyons, the president and creative director of J.Crew, told BoF. "Ultimately,
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Phillip Lim's Four P's: Partner, Price Point, Production and Positioning
NEW YORK, United States — "I always believed in making clothes with affordable prices," said Phillip Lim, one of the many young designers to have
Phillip Lim's Four P's: Partner, Price Point, Production and Positioning
NEW YORK, United States — "I always believed in making clothes with affordable prices," said Phillip Lim, one of the many young designers to have
Workplace & Talent
Anya Hindmarch Says You Have To Sweet Talk, and Sell
LONDON, United Kingdom — "I started my business when I was 18," said luxury handbag designer Anya Hindmarch. On her gap year in Florence, Italy, she
Anya Hindmarch Says You Have To Sweet Talk, and Sell
LONDON, United Kingdom — "I started my business when I was 18," said luxury handbag designer Anya Hindmarch. On her gap year in Florence, Italy, she
Workplace & Talent
Yigal Azrouël Advises, Build Slowly and Be Strategic
NEW YORK, United States — "For me it's all about longevity," says designer Yigal Azrouël. "You see a lot of brands out there becoming stars over
Yigal Azrouël Advises, Build Slowly and Be Strategic
NEW YORK, United States — "For me it's all about longevity," says designer Yigal Azrouël. "You see a lot of brands out there becoming stars over
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Victoria Bartlett Says Take Small Steps, Not Giant Leaps
NEW YORK, United States — "It was almost like an experiment," says Victoria Bartlett, of starting her much-loved underwear-as-outerwear line VPL in
Victoria Bartlett Says Take Small Steps, Not Giant Leaps
NEW YORK, United States — "It was almost like an experiment," says Victoria Bartlett, of starting her much-loved underwear-as-outerwear line VPL in
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Philip Crangi Says Jewellery Design Was His Perfect Business Opportunity
NEW YORK, United States — "I want to own this whole thing," Philip Crangi says of his popular jewellery brand. "I'd rather own 100 percent of
Philip Crangi Says Jewellery Design Was His Perfect Business Opportunity
NEW YORK, United States — "I want to own this whole thing," Philip Crangi says of his popular jewellery brand. "I'd rather own 100 percent of
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Viktor & Rolf Say Flowerbomb Was Their Business Weapon
Viktor and Rolf | Photo: Philip Riches
Viktor & Rolf Say Flowerbomb Was Their Business Weapon
Viktor and Rolf | Photo: Philip Riches
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Scott Sternberg Says Fashion is Wonderful for an Entrepreneur Who is Creative
Today, BoF brings you First Person with Band of Outsiders' Scott Sternberg, followed later this week by the exclusive global debut of a new Band of
Scott Sternberg Says Fashion is Wonderful for an Entrepreneur Who is Creative
Today, BoF brings you First Person with Band of Outsiders' Scott Sternberg, followed later this week by the exclusive global debut of a new Band of
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Pamela Love Says You Have to Spend Money to Make Money
First Person, a new series on BoF, brings you business stories and lessons from real fashion entrepreneurs. First up, cult jewellery designer, Pamela
Pamela Love Says You Have to Spend Money to Make Money
First Person, a new series on BoF, brings you business stories and lessons from real fashion entrepreneurs. First up, cult jewellery designer, Pamela
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.