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.
innovation
Beauty
The Fast-Growing Beauty Brands to Watch in 2026
Fresh points of view, distinct product offerings and international perspectives all unite the next generation of skincare, makeup, fragrance, hair and body labels.
The Fast-Growing Beauty Brands to Watch in 2026
Fresh points of view, distinct product offerings and international perspectives all unite the next generation of skincare, makeup, fragrance, hair and body labels.
Sustainability
An Innovative Factory Runs Into Sustainability’s Scalability Problem
Heat pumps similar to those widely used in homes and buildings offer a glimpse of how fashion manufacturers might slash their emissions, if only there were a one-size-fits-all solution.
An Innovative Factory Runs Into Sustainability’s Scalability Problem
Heat pumps similar to those widely used in homes and buildings offer a glimpse of how fashion manufacturers might slash their emissions, if only there were a one-size-fits-all solution.
Sustainability
Fashion’s Climate Reckoning Is Just Getting Started
From dangerous heat on factory floors to flooding across sourcing hubs, climate risks are catching up with fashion’s supply chains. While new recycling initiatives attempt to scale to address the industry’s waste and emissions problem, easing regulation in Europe raises questions about the path forward heading into 2026.
Fashion’s Climate Reckoning Is Just Getting Started
From dangerous heat on factory floors to flooding across sourcing hubs, climate risks are catching up with fashion’s supply chains. While new recycling initiatives attempt to scale to address the industry’s waste and emissions problem, easing regulation in Europe raises questions about the path forward heading into 2026.
Technology
Smart Glasses Are Ready for a Breakthrough Year
The category is reaching an inflection point as more brands release style-conscious frames equipped with capabilities like AI, according to the BoF-McKinsey State of Fashion 2026.
Smart Glasses Are Ready for a Breakthrough Year
The category is reaching an inflection point as more brands release style-conscious frames equipped with capabilities like AI, according to the BoF-McKinsey State of Fashion 2026.
Partner Content
How Auberge Collection Is Redefining Luxury Wellbeing
As wellness tourism expands into a multi-billion dollar industry, BoF sits down with Vivianne Garcia-Tunon, vice president of wellbeing at Auberge Collection, to unpack how the ultra-luxury hospitality brand is strategically delivering on luxury travellers’ evolving expectations.
How Auberge Collection Is Redefining Luxury Wellbeing
As wellness tourism expands into a multi-billion dollar industry, BoF sits down with Vivianne Garcia-Tunon, vice president of wellbeing at Auberge Collection, to unpack how the ultra-luxury hospitality brand is strategically delivering on luxury travellers’ evolving expectations.
Sustainability
The Cost of Being Shein
The ultra-fast-fashion giant’s first permanent store opening in Paris has been a source of high drama.
The Cost of Being Shein
The ultra-fast-fashion giant’s first permanent store opening in Paris has been a source of high drama.
Technology
Fashion’s Other AI Revolution
Even as AI marketing grabs headlines, agents powered by the technology are transforming fashion's back-office jobs at a moment when corporations are laying off staff to be leaner and more efficient.
Fashion’s Other AI Revolution
Even as AI marketing grabs headlines, agents powered by the technology are transforming fashion's back-office jobs at a moment when corporations are laying off staff to be leaner and more efficient.
Beauty
What Will Happen to Kendo?
The news that LVMH might sell off its stake in Rihanna’s Fenty raises questions about the broader beauty incubator landscape.
What Will Happen to Kendo?
The news that LVMH might sell off its stake in Rihanna’s Fenty raises questions about the broader beauty incubator landscape.
Sustainability
A Playbook for a Luxury Scandal
Big luxury has deployed a tried and tested playbook to defuse the fallout from an ongoing sweatshop scandal, there’s been an unusual level of regulatory drama in Brussels and we’re giving up on the prospect of an Hermès handbag made from mushroom leather.
A Playbook for a Luxury Scandal
Big luxury has deployed a tried and tested playbook to defuse the fallout from an ongoing sweatshop scandal, there’s been an unusual level of regulatory drama in Brussels and we’re giving up on the prospect of an Hermès handbag made from mushroom leather.
Beauty
What Comes After the ‘Clean Girl’?
The trend, characterised by glowing skin, fluffy brows and fake freckles, successfully ended an era dominated by high-glamour makeup. The standards it has set will shape the kinds of cosmetics that consumers will want for years to come.
What Comes After the ‘Clean Girl’?
The trend, characterised by glowing skin, fluffy brows and fake freckles, successfully ended an era dominated by high-glamour makeup. The standards it has set will shape the kinds of cosmetics that consumers will want for years to come.
Sustainability
Exclusive: Former Circ Executive Luke Henning Named Bio-Based Fur Startup BioFluff’s Interim CEO
Henning is stepping in to lead the next-gen materials business as it looks to raise $2.5million to fund commercial expansion.
Exclusive: Former Circ Executive Luke Henning Named Bio-Based Fur Startup BioFluff’s Interim CEO
Henning is stepping in to lead the next-gen materials business as it looks to raise $2.5million to fund commercial expansion.
Partner Content
How Frey Group Is Capturing the European Outlet Shopping Opportunity
As consumers across income levels embrace value-driven shopping, the off-price category continues to grow. BoF sits down with Antoine Frey, chairman and CEO of Frey Group — the new owner of Europe’s fourth-largest outlet operator ROS Retail Outlet Shopping — to discuss the outlet market opportunity and positioning itself at the forefront of this shift.
How Frey Group Is Capturing the European Outlet Shopping Opportunity
As consumers across income levels embrace value-driven shopping, the off-price category continues to grow. BoF sits down with Antoine Frey, chairman and CEO of Frey Group — the new owner of Europe’s fourth-largest outlet operator ROS Retail Outlet Shopping — to discuss the outlet market opportunity and positioning itself at the forefront of this shift.
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.