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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Sustainability
Why Fast Fashion Still Has Gen-Z’s Heart
The generation credited with leading the charge on climate activism and social justice is also propelling the growth of fast-fashion behemoths like Shein and Boohoo.
Why Fast Fashion Still Has Gen-Z’s Heart
The generation credited with leading the charge on climate activism and social justice is also propelling the growth of fast-fashion behemoths like Shein and Boohoo.
China
Anime, Comics and Louis Vuitton: Inside the Quirky, Hyper-Engaged World of Bilibili
Everything brands need to know about the gateway platform to Chinese youths.
Anime, Comics and Louis Vuitton: Inside the Quirky, Hyper-Engaged World of Bilibili
Everything brands need to know about the gateway platform to Chinese youths.
News & Analysis
Reality Bites Back: To Really Get Gen Z, Look at the Parents
While there are reams of research linking millennial behaviour to their boomer influences, experts are just starting to analyse what connections exist between the previously ignored Gen X and their Gen Z offspring.
Reality Bites Back: To Really Get Gen Z, Look at the Parents
While there are reams of research linking millennial behaviour to their boomer influences, experts are just starting to analyse what connections exist between the previously ignored Gen X and their Gen Z offspring.
Media
The BoF Podcast: Understanding Gen-Z
The fluidity and self-starting philosophy of Generation Z is seen as troubling by many in fashion and media. But Molly Logan and her panel of accomplished Gen-Z creatives discuss what it really means for brands to work with Generation Next.
The BoF Podcast: Understanding Gen-Z
The fluidity and self-starting philosophy of Generation Z is seen as troubling by many in fashion and media. But Molly Logan and her panel of accomplished Gen-Z creatives discuss what it really means for brands to work with Generation Next.
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Retail
Millennial Loyalty Isn’t Enough: These Brands Want Their Love
With the shifting landscape comes a new generation of brands that want consumers to feel that kinship — even love — takes precedence over selling product.
Millennial Loyalty Isn’t Enough: These Brands Want Their Love
With the shifting landscape comes a new generation of brands that want consumers to feel that kinship — even love — takes precedence over selling product.
News & Analysis
Navigating Gen-Z: The ABCs of Fluidity
Molly Logan, co-founder of Gen-Z-owned and -run think tank and studio Irregular Labs, and five Gen-Z creatives break down the philosophies and mindsets of Generation Next at BoF's VOICES.
Navigating Gen-Z: The ABCs of Fluidity
Molly Logan, co-founder of Gen-Z-owned and -run think tank and studio Irregular Labs, and five Gen-Z creatives break down the philosophies and mindsets of Generation Next at BoF's VOICES.
China
Luxury Brands Need to Invest in Chinese Teens
China's teen shoppers are the next luxury goldmine, D&G's latest campaign sparks outrage, and Pinduoduo was accused of inflating revenues. Read China Decoded to make sense of the market.
Luxury Brands Need to Invest in Chinese Teens
China's teen shoppers are the next luxury goldmine, D&G's latest campaign sparks outrage, and Pinduoduo was accused of inflating revenues. Read China Decoded to make sense of the market.
News & Analysis
Yara Shahidi: ‘Brown Faces Are Bankable’
Anointed by Oprah Winfrey and Michelle Obama, the 18-year-old 'Black-ish’ star, Tory Burch brand ambassador and Harvard freshman is schooling the fashion industry on race, activism and the future.
Yara Shahidi: ‘Brown Faces Are Bankable’
Anointed by Oprah Winfrey and Michelle Obama, the 18-year-old 'Black-ish’ star, Tory Burch brand ambassador and Harvard freshman is schooling the fashion industry on race, activism and the future.
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Sustainability
Social Goods | London Fashion Week Goes Fur-Free, Is Diverse Beauty Just a Trend?
This week, London Fashion Week is the first of the main global fashion events to ditch fur, while the beauty industry is only at the beginning of its road to diversity.
Social Goods | London Fashion Week Goes Fur-Free, Is Diverse Beauty Just a Trend?
This week, London Fashion Week is the first of the main global fashion events to ditch fur, while the beauty industry is only at the beginning of its road to diversity.
Luxury
How Selfies, the Sharing Economy and Sugar Daddies Are Boosting Luxury Profits
The rise of selfie culture has turbo-charged desire for luxury goods. Now, cultural shifts are putting these products in the hands of untold millions, giving brands much to smile about.
How Selfies, the Sharing Economy and Sugar Daddies Are Boosting Luxury Profits
The rise of selfie culture has turbo-charged desire for luxury goods. Now, cultural shifts are putting these products in the hands of untold millions, giving brands much to smile about.
Luxury
Sneakers: Luxury’s Gateway to Millennials
Luxury sneakers are the ultimate status symbols for a new generation of consumers. Now brands like Balenciaga, Versace and Gucci are upping their game.
Sneakers: Luxury’s Gateway to Millennials
Luxury sneakers are the ultimate status symbols for a new generation of consumers. Now brands like Balenciaga, Versace and Gucci are upping their game.
News & Analysis
Op-Ed | The Dark Side of Social Media
For highly strung, hyper-connected millennials scrolling anxiously through the sea of illusions we’ve worked so hard to create, Instagram is becoming a trap, writes Emma Hope Allwood.
Op-Ed | The Dark Side of Social Media
For highly strung, hyper-connected millennials scrolling anxiously through the sea of illusions we’ve worked so hard to create, Instagram is becoming a trap, writes Emma Hope Allwood.
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.