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.
generation-z
Entrepreneurship
Streetwear Reigns Supreme, Say Teens
Brands including Adidas, Supreme and Gucci come out on top in a Piper Jaffray survey of young consumers, while Nike and Ralph Lauren are losing lustre.
Streetwear Reigns Supreme, Say Teens
Brands including Adidas, Supreme and Gucci come out on top in a Piper Jaffray survey of young consumers, while Nike and Ralph Lauren are losing lustre.
Beauty
What Young People Really Think About Identity, Influence and the Experience Economy
Beautycon chief executive Moj Mahdara took to the #BoFVOICES stage to share results of her extensive survey of Pivotals, the super-generation age 13 to 34. Watch now.
What Young People Really Think About Identity, Influence and the Experience Economy
Beautycon chief executive Moj Mahdara took to the #BoFVOICES stage to share results of her extensive survey of Pivotals, the super-generation age 13 to 34. Watch now.
News & Analysis
H&M’s Answer to Streetwear Gathers Pace
With Weekday, the Swedish fast-fashion group has successfully packaged the politically attuned, streetwear-loving aesthetic of Generation Z.
H&M’s Answer to Streetwear Gathers Pace
With Weekday, the Swedish fast-fashion group has successfully packaged the politically attuned, streetwear-loving aesthetic of Generation Z.
News & Analysis
Will Millennials Boost the Fur Trade?
Millennial-friendly megabrands like Gucci are going fur-free, but the $40 billion global fur industry is working hard to reinvent itself for a new generation of consumers.
Will Millennials Boost the Fur Trade?
Millennial-friendly megabrands like Gucci are going fur-free, but the $40 billion global fur industry is working hard to reinvent itself for a new generation of consumers.
News & Analysis
Op-Ed | When Image Is Everything
The rise of the image economy presents a revolutionary opportunity to communicate alternate values, but Generation Next seems content to post dope travel pics from Ibiza, argues Chris Wallace.
Op-Ed | When Image Is Everything
The rise of the image economy presents a revolutionary opportunity to communicate alternate values, but Generation Next seems content to post dope travel pics from Ibiza, argues Chris Wallace.
China
Tapping Generation Next
Millennials and Generation Z are highly connected and prefer experiences to stuff. Can the fashion industry win them over?
Tapping Generation Next
Millennials and Generation Z are highly connected and prefer experiences to stuff. Can the fashion industry win them over?
News & Analysis
Inside the Millennial Mind of Selena Gomez
The pop superstar speaks to BoF's Imran Amed about mental health, the power of authenticity, aligning herself with Coach and why it’s important to separate what you can see on your phone from real life.
Inside the Millennial Mind of Selena Gomez
The pop superstar speaks to BoF's Imran Amed about mental health, the power of authenticity, aligning herself with Coach and why it’s important to separate what you can see on your phone from real life.
News & Analysis
Step Inside the YouTube-Fuelled, Teenaged Extravaganza That Is Beautycon
"Beautycon Media today is one part Coachella, one part Sephora, and one part (or more) a consulting firm for brands that are thirsty for access to
Step Inside the YouTube-Fuelled, Teenaged Extravaganza That Is Beautycon
"Beautycon Media today is one part Coachella, one part Sephora, and one part (or more) a consulting firm for brands that are thirsty for access to
News & Analysis
Neon Pound: How Generation Z Took Over the High Street
"Fashion appears to have abandoned its brief dalliance with the grey pound and been blinded by the neon one."
Neon Pound: How Generation Z Took Over the High Street
"Fashion appears to have abandoned its brief dalliance with the grey pound and been blinded by the neon one."
News & Analysis
Inside the New Teen Vogue
Can a team of Millennials, led by Anna Wintour, win over Gen Z?
Inside the New Teen Vogue
Can a team of Millennials, led by Anna Wintour, win over Gen Z?
Retail
For Some US Companies, Millennials are Giving Way to Generation Z
A small but growing number of companies are starting to target Generation Z — the 69 million high school-age kids and younger who will soon outnumber the millennials before them — and they are not just pitching typical teen products such as acne creams and video games.
For Some US Companies, Millennials are Giving Way to Generation Z
A small but growing number of companies are starting to target Generation Z — the 69 million high school-age kids and younger who will soon outnumber the millennials before them — and they are not just pitching typical teen products such as acne creams and video games.
Technology
‘Data Is the New Oil’ and More from SXSW
Collaboration, artificial intelligence, conversational commerce and the rise of Generation Z emerged as key themes at this year’s SXSW.
‘Data Is the New Oil’ and More from SXSW
Collaboration, artificial intelligence, conversational commerce and the rise of Generation Z emerged as key themes at this year’s SXSW.
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.