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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Storytelling Key to Burberry’s China Strategy, Says Christopher Bailey
With a theatrical, multimedia event and an immersive new flagship, Burberry underscores the importance of storytelling in the all-important China market.
Storytelling Key to Burberry’s China Strategy, Says Christopher Bailey
With a theatrical, multimedia event and an immersive new flagship, Burberry underscores the importance of storytelling in the all-important China market.
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Vlisco, the African Fashion Titan from Holland
How did Dutch fabric company Vlisco gain a first mover advantage in Africa’s emerging fashion market? Rebecca May Johnson reports.
Vlisco, the African Fashion Titan from Holland
How did Dutch fabric company Vlisco gain a first mover advantage in Africa’s emerging fashion market? Rebecca May Johnson reports.
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China's Anti-Corruption Campaign is Masking the Real Causes of the Luxury Slowdown
Contrary to numerous reports, broad changes in Chinese consumer behaviour and sentiment — not the country's much publicised anti-extravagance campaign — are the likely causes of China's luxury slowdown, says Anne Zhang, a reporter for Chinese business magazine CBNweekly.
China's Anti-Corruption Campaign is Masking the Real Causes of the Luxury Slowdown
Contrary to numerous reports, broad changes in Chinese consumer behaviour and sentiment — not the country's much publicised anti-extravagance campaign — are the likely causes of China's luxury slowdown, says Anne Zhang, a reporter for Chinese business magazine CBNweekly.
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Brazilian Fashion’s Identity Crisis
With high street brands gaining momentum and high-end designers sitting out the shows, or showing collections lacking in creativity, Brazil’s local luxury fashion scene is facing something of an identity crisis.
Brazilian Fashion’s Identity Crisis
With high street brands gaining momentum and high-end designers sitting out the shows, or showing collections lacking in creativity, Brazil’s local luxury fashion scene is facing something of an identity crisis.
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Global Briefing | Brazil's Changing Fashion Calendar
SÃO PAULO, Brazil — Effective this month, Luminosidade, the company that organizes São Paulo Fashion Week and Fashion Rio — previously held,
Global Briefing | Brazil's Changing Fashion Calendar
SÃO PAULO, Brazil — Effective this month, Luminosidade, the company that organizes São Paulo Fashion Week and Fashion Rio — previously held,
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Global Briefing | Chinese Fashion Brands Look West
LONDON, United Kingdom — It's nearly impossible to go a week without reading about international fashion brands expanding their operations in China.
Global Briefing | Chinese Fashion Brands Look West
LONDON, United Kingdom — It's nearly impossible to go a week without reading about international fashion brands expanding their operations in China.
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Global Briefing | Forget the Beach, Mall Culture Rises in Brazil
SÃO PAULO, Brazil — In emerging markets like India and China, luxury shopping malls have often struggled to successfully take root. Quality and
Global Briefing | Forget the Beach, Mall Culture Rises in Brazil
SÃO PAULO, Brazil — In emerging markets like India and China, luxury shopping malls have often struggled to successfully take root. Quality and
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Are Fashion Brands Underestimating the Importance of China E-Commerce?
BEIJING, China — With its burgeoning middle class and status-conscious consumer culture, China remains the primary engine driving luxury market
Are Fashion Brands Underestimating the Importance of China E-Commerce?
BEIJING, China — With its burgeoning middle class and status-conscious consumer culture, China remains the primary engine driving luxury market
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Could Africa be the Next Frontier for Fashion Retail?
NAIROBI, Kenya — In recent weeks, the media hype around Africa has been remarkable, with several articles in major publications proclaiming the
Could Africa be the Next Frontier for Fashion Retail?
NAIROBI, Kenya — In recent weeks, the media hype around Africa has been remarkable, with several articles in major publications proclaiming the
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Three Women Behind the Scenes of Brazil's Fashion Industry
SÃO PAULO, Brazil — For many, Brazil's body culture, eternal summer, and supermodels — not to mention its successful bids to host both the 2014 World
Three Women Behind the Scenes of Brazil's Fashion Industry
SÃO PAULO, Brazil — For many, Brazil's body culture, eternal summer, and supermodels — not to mention its successful bids to host both the 2014 World
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The Top 20 Movers, Shakers and Decision-Makers in China Fashion
BEIJING, China — For the past few years, all eyes have been on China. Captivated by the country's rapidly expanding economy, large population and
The Top 20 Movers, Shakers and Decision-Makers in China Fashion
BEIJING, China — For the past few years, all eyes have been on China. Captivated by the country's rapidly expanding economy, large population and
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The Fashion Trail | 36 Hours in Qatar
DOHA, Qatar — Just before the madness of fashion week season began, I couldn't resist accepting an invitation from Lama El Moatessem to visit Doha,
The Fashion Trail | 36 Hours in Qatar
DOHA, Qatar — Just before the madness of fashion week season began, I couldn't resist accepting an invitation from Lama El Moatessem to visit Doha,
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.