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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Fashion Week
Alaïa's New Shapes
A flared play on proportions marked the collection as much as its unabashed sense of diversity.
Alaïa's New Shapes
A flared play on proportions marked the collection as much as its unabashed sense of diversity.
News & Analysis
Join Us Next Week for BoF VOICES in Sydney, Australia
BoF is hosting an intimate VOICES event at the iconic Sydney Opera House in Sydney, Australia, where we will discuss the future of retail and how to break into the global marketplace.
Join Us Next Week for BoF VOICES in Sydney, Australia
BoF is hosting an intimate VOICES event at the iconic Sydney Opera House in Sydney, Australia, where we will discuss the future of retail and how to break into the global marketplace.
Workplace & Talent
Power Moves | Justin O'Shea to Brioni, Richemont Co-CEO Retires, Nike Hires Dave Dombrow
LONDON, United Kingdom — BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week.
Power Moves | Justin O'Shea to Brioni, Richemont Co-CEO Retires, Nike Hires Dave Dombrow
LONDON, United Kingdom — BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week.
Sustainability
Social Goods | Armani Goes Fur-Free, Runway Diversity Report, Why Ethical Shoppers Bug Us
Social Goods is a weekly roundup of the most important news at the intersection of fashion and ethics, sustainability and corporate social responsibility.
Social Goods | Armani Goes Fur-Free, Runway Diversity Report, Why Ethical Shoppers Bug Us
Social Goods is a weekly roundup of the most important news at the intersection of fashion and ethics, sustainability and corporate social responsibility.
Luxury
Armani Pledges to Go Fur-Free
Giorgio Armani has agreed to stop using fur for all its products, following years of lobbying by animal rights activists.
Armani Pledges to Go Fur-Free
Giorgio Armani has agreed to stop using fur for all its products, following years of lobbying by animal rights activists.
News & Analysis
Richemont Co-CEO Fornas to Retire as Cartier Cuts Jobs
Richemont's co-chief executive officer Bernard Fornas will retire as the jewellery maker is in the midst of a job-cut plan at its top watchmaking brands, including Cartier, Vacheron Constantin and Piaget.
Richemont Co-CEO Fornas to Retire as Cartier Cuts Jobs
Richemont's co-chief executive officer Bernard Fornas will retire as the jewellery maker is in the midst of a job-cut plan at its top watchmaking brands, including Cartier, Vacheron Constantin and Piaget.
Fashion Week
Tim’s Take | Chanel Autumn/Winter 2016
Tim Blanks talks to Karl Lagerfeld to decode the creative thinking behind his latest show. Watch now.
Tim’s Take | Chanel Autumn/Winter 2016
Tim Blanks talks to Karl Lagerfeld to decode the creative thinking behind his latest show. Watch now.
Fashion Week
Fashion Democracy at Chanel
In close to a hundred looks, Karl Lagerfeld offered another take on fashion democracy: something for everyone.
Fashion Democracy at Chanel
In close to a hundred looks, Karl Lagerfeld offered another take on fashion democracy: something for everyone.
Financial Markets
Valentino Eyes IPO in 2017 After Revenue Exceeds $1 Billion
Italian fashion house Valentino is considering selling shares in an initial public offering as early as next year after nearly doubling profit on revenue of more than $1 billion in 2015.
Valentino Eyes IPO in 2017 After Revenue Exceeds $1 Billion
Italian fashion house Valentino is considering selling shares in an initial public offering as early as next year after nearly doubling profit on revenue of more than $1 billion in 2015.
Fashion Week
Channeling 'Cosmic Forces' at Vivienne Westwood
The first Westwood womenswear collection to which the name of Andreas Kronthaler was officially attached suggested the designer was more than capable of continuing Westwood's legacy as fashion's original radical.
Channeling 'Cosmic Forces' at Vivienne Westwood
The first Westwood womenswear collection to which the name of Andreas Kronthaler was officially attached suggested the designer was more than capable of continuing Westwood's legacy as fashion's original radical.
Fashion Week
An Empathy With Radicalism at Comme des Garçons
Rei Kawakubo’s relationship with the punk spirit communicated by Malcolm McLaren and Vivienne Westwood has helped define Comme des Garçons as the foremost challenge to fashion orthodoxy.
An Empathy With Radicalism at Comme des Garçons
Rei Kawakubo’s relationship with the punk spirit communicated by Malcolm McLaren and Vivienne Westwood has helped define Comme des Garçons as the foremost challenge to fashion orthodoxy.
Fashion Week
Yohji Yamamoto's Black Poetry
Yohji Yamamoto's latest collection featured mannish, deconstructed tailoring in a flood of black with occasional shots of white.
Yohji Yamamoto's Black Poetry
Yohji Yamamoto's latest collection featured mannish, deconstructed tailoring in a flood of black with occasional shots of white.
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.