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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Retail
Nicholas Kirkwood Launches In-Store Creative Residencies
The footwear brand is opening the doors of its Mount Street store for creative partnerships and pop ups over the next year.
Nicholas Kirkwood Launches In-Store Creative Residencies
The footwear brand is opening the doors of its Mount Street store for creative partnerships and pop ups over the next year.
News & Analysis
René Caovilla Wants to Be the Moncler of Luxury Footwear
The nearly 100-year-old maker of some of the most expensive shoes in the world has grown exponentially in the past decade. Can the family-run business become a global brand?
René Caovilla Wants to Be the Moncler of Luxury Footwear
The nearly 100-year-old maker of some of the most expensive shoes in the world has grown exponentially in the past decade. Can the family-run business become a global brand?
News & Analysis
How Mid Heels Became the Cash ‘Kitten’ of Footwear
Lower heels are outpacing high heels in sales, but it’s about more than the return of Nineties trends.
How Mid Heels Became the Cash ‘Kitten’ of Footwear
Lower heels are outpacing high heels in sales, but it’s about more than the return of Nineties trends.
News & Analysis
Brazilian Shoe Moguls Entice Global Market
Brazil’s billion-dollar footwear industry bucked the recession and keeps on rising despite continued economic and political turmoil.
Brazilian Shoe Moguls Entice Global Market
Brazil’s billion-dollar footwear industry bucked the recession and keeps on rising despite continued economic and political turmoil.
Retail
Payless to Emerge from Bankruptcy as Rare Survivor
The footwear company looks to expand its brick-and-mortar presence in Latin America and Asia, as it disposes of more that $400 million debt.
Payless to Emerge from Bankruptcy as Rare Survivor
The footwear company looks to expand its brick-and-mortar presence in Latin America and Asia, as it disposes of more that $400 million debt.
Luxury
Fashion’s Hottest Brands and Top Selling Products in Q2
In a new series, BoF and Lyst crunch the numbers to bring you the definitive list of the highest performing fashion brands and products, quarter by quarter.
Fashion’s Hottest Brands and Top Selling Products in Q2
In a new series, BoF and Lyst crunch the numbers to bring you the definitive list of the highest performing fashion brands and products, quarter by quarter.
News & Analysis
Armed with Data and $16M in New Funding, M.Gemi Seeks Scale
The disruptive direct-to-consumer brand, which sells Italian-made shoes, has raised a Series C round to fuel growth.
Armed with Data and $16M in New Funding, M.Gemi Seeks Scale
The disruptive direct-to-consumer brand, which sells Italian-made shoes, has raised a Series C round to fuel growth.
News & Analysis
Revealed: The Romanian Site Where Louis Vuitton Makes Its Italian Shoes
"All but the soles of the luxury brand’s footwear are made in Transylvania before being ‘finished’ in Italy and France."
Revealed: The Romanian Site Where Louis Vuitton Makes Its Italian Shoes
"All but the soles of the luxury brand’s footwear are made in Transylvania before being ‘finished’ in Italy and France."
Luxury
Tod's Launches Men's Capsule Collection for Mr Porter
Luxury groups like Tod's have been coming under pressure from younger clients to present more collections, including exclusive capsule lines.
Tod's Launches Men's Capsule Collection for Mr Porter
Luxury groups like Tod's have been coming under pressure from younger clients to present more collections, including exclusive capsule lines.
News & Analysis
Adidas Loses Rulings Over Skechers' Alleged 'Springblade' Knockoffs
A federal judge has rejected Adidas effort to block Skechers USA Inc from selling athletic sneakers that it said copied its "Springblade" concept.
Adidas Loses Rulings Over Skechers' Alleged 'Springblade' Knockoffs
A federal judge has rejected Adidas effort to block Skechers USA Inc from selling athletic sneakers that it said copied its "Springblade" concept.
Luxury
BoF Exclusive | J.W. Anderson Debuts Converse Partnership as Part of Brand Reinvention
Jonathan Anderson is kicking off a new era for his namesake label, centered on scale and new collaborations.
BoF Exclusive | J.W. Anderson Debuts Converse Partnership as Part of Brand Reinvention
Jonathan Anderson is kicking off a new era for his namesake label, centered on scale and new collaborations.
News & Analysis
Op-Ed | The Future of America's Footwear Market Is Male
Men’s US shoe sales will soon surpass women’s. At $26.2 billion in 2016 versus $29.9 billion for women’s footwear, 'men’s is closer in size to women’s than it’s ever been.'
Op-Ed | The Future of America's Footwear Market Is Male
Men’s US shoe sales will soon surpass women’s. At $26.2 billion in 2016 versus $29.9 billion for women’s footwear, 'men’s is closer in size to women’s than it’s ever been.'
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.