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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Valentino and Roman Couture
At Valentino's haute couture show, Colin McDowell reflects on the house, its founder and the future of Roman couture.
Valentino and Roman Couture
At Valentino's haute couture show, Colin McDowell reflects on the house, its founder and the future of Roman couture.
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Valentino, Dior and a Couture World in Flux
Couture is moving away from the dangers of glorified ready-to-wear and embracing experimentation and invention.
Valentino, Dior and a Couture World in Flux
Couture is moving away from the dangers of glorified ready-to-wear and embracing experimentation and invention.
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Gaultier's Fashion Career Feted in Paris Exhibition
Paris' first ever exhibition devoted to fashion's "enfant terrible" Jean-Paul Gaultier opens its doors on Wednesday, showcasing the French couturier's avant-garde creations as well as his childhood inspirations.
Gaultier's Fashion Career Feted in Paris Exhibition
Paris' first ever exhibition devoted to fashion's "enfant terrible" Jean-Paul Gaultier opens its doors on Wednesday, showcasing the French couturier's avant-garde creations as well as his childhood inspirations.
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Dior and Us
Colin McDowell decodes Dior and I, a film directed by Frédéric Tcheng, which documents the creation of Raf Simons’ first couture collection for the house.
Dior and Us
Colin McDowell decodes Dior and I, a film directed by Frédéric Tcheng, which documents the creation of Raf Simons’ first couture collection for the house.
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Galliano, McQueen and The Scent of Couture
Watch the BoF Breakfast Club, a discussion of the week’s most important fashion news with fashion’s most opinionated experts. On the menu this week: two new books on John Galliano and Alexander McQueen, and the logic behind Viktor & Rolf's new focus on haute couture.
Galliano, McQueen and The Scent of Couture
Watch the BoF Breakfast Club, a discussion of the week’s most important fashion news with fashion’s most opinionated experts. On the menu this week: two new books on John Galliano and Alexander McQueen, and the logic behind Viktor & Rolf's new focus on haute couture.
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At the Paris Couture Shows, a Foggy Limbo
Haute couture lingers in a foggy, if wonderful, limbo between fantasy and normality, says Angelo Flaccavento.
At the Paris Couture Shows, a Foggy Limbo
Haute couture lingers in a foggy, if wonderful, limbo between fantasy and normality, says Angelo Flaccavento.
News & Analysis
The Russians Aren’t Coming, the Russians Aren’t Coming
"It was not long ago that the Russians mobbed fashion week. In the last year, that is gone, kaput. The Russian buyers are not in the front row. The
The Russians Aren’t Coming, the Russians Aren’t Coming
"It was not long ago that the Russians mobbed fashion week. In the last year, that is gone, kaput. The Russian buyers are not in the front row. The
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Karl Lagerfeld Garden-Themed Show Raises a Smile for Chanel
“Couture-in-bloom theme in Paris as designer showcases floral ideas, keeping it modern to the last.”
Karl Lagerfeld Garden-Themed Show Raises a Smile for Chanel
“Couture-in-bloom theme in Paris as designer showcases floral ideas, keeping it modern to the last.”
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Galliano’s Return
In his much-anticipated debut for Maison Margiela, John Galliano presented a captivating, wonderland-like homage to artisanal skills, which suffered from a sense of déjà vu, but proved the designer’s creativity was still in one piece.
Galliano’s Return
In his much-anticipated debut for Maison Margiela, John Galliano presented a captivating, wonderland-like homage to artisanal skills, which suffered from a sense of déjà vu, but proved the designer’s creativity was still in one piece.
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Week in Review | John Galliano's Return to Fashion
LONDON, United Kingdom — The fashion world found itself divided this week as Maison Martin Margiela, along with the brand's owner, the Italian
Week in Review | John Galliano's Return to Fashion
LONDON, United Kingdom — The fashion world found itself divided this week as Maison Martin Margiela, along with the brand's owner, the Italian
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Chanel Recalls Le Corbusier in Glittering, Snow-White and Red Collection
PARIS, France — Fashion designers and architects are very different animals, but their eye for form and sculpture is the same, which may be why Karl
Chanel Recalls Le Corbusier in Glittering, Snow-White and Red Collection
PARIS, France — Fashion designers and architects are very different animals, but their eye for form and sculpture is the same, which may be why Karl
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Oscars Red Carpet: A Runway of Sharp Elbows and High Fashion Stakes
LOS ANGELES, United States — When Jennifer Lawrence tripped on her way to accept her best actress Oscar last year, her blush pink princess-like Dior
Oscars Red Carpet: A Runway of Sharp Elbows and High Fashion Stakes
LOS ANGELES, United States — When Jennifer Lawrence tripped on her way to accept her best actress Oscar last year, her blush pink princess-like Dior
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.