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
Sustainability
Why Big Brands Are Investing in Sustainability Start-Ups
This year, Ralph Lauren and Lululemon have joined the likes of H&M Group, Kering and Chanel in pouring money into innovations that could reduce the industry’s environmental impact.
Why Big Brands Are Investing in Sustainability Start-Ups
This year, Ralph Lauren and Lululemon have joined the likes of H&M Group, Kering and Chanel in pouring money into innovations that could reduce the industry’s environmental impact.
Retail
Brands Claim Their Clothes Kill Viruses. Will Consumers Buy It?
With apparel spending down sharply, retailers are willing to try almost anything to lure anxious shoppers back. Tackling their fear of germs head-on is one way to woo them.
Brands Claim Their Clothes Kill Viruses. Will Consumers Buy It?
With apparel spending down sharply, retailers are willing to try almost anything to lure anxious shoppers back. Tackling their fear of germs head-on is one way to woo them.
Technology
The New Normal: The Innovation Imperative Is Here to Stay
Companies will need to embed crisis-born innovations into long-term strategies to future-proof their business models, resulting in radical and enduring changes to their organisations and the wider industry, says The Business of Fashion and McKinsey’s Coronavirus Update to The State of Fashion 2020.
The New Normal: The Innovation Imperative Is Here to Stay
Companies will need to embed crisis-born innovations into long-term strategies to future-proof their business models, resulting in radical and enduring changes to their organisations and the wider industry, says The Business of Fashion and McKinsey’s Coronavirus Update to The State of Fashion 2020.
Luxury
Case Study | The Next Wave of Luxury E-Commerce
Online luxury retail is now 20 years old. But after two decades of innovation, once-groundbreaking multi-brand giants face significant changes in consumer behaviour — and a growing, diverse stable of competitors — just as the coronavirus epidemic turns the world upside down. What happens now?
Case Study | The Next Wave of Luxury E-Commerce
Online luxury retail is now 20 years old. But after two decades of innovation, once-groundbreaking multi-brand giants face significant changes in consumer behaviour — and a growing, diverse stable of competitors — just as the coronavirus epidemic turns the world upside down. What happens now?
Technology
The BoF Podcast: Futurist Lucie Greene on Big Tech Versus the State
The futurist author and columnist unpacks tech giants' powerful influence over day-to-day life and public policy, making a case for deeper consideration of the ideology that underpins this culture of innovation and disruption.
The BoF Podcast: Futurist Lucie Greene on Big Tech Versus the State
The futurist author and columnist unpacks tech giants' powerful influence over day-to-day life and public policy, making a case for deeper consideration of the ideology that underpins this culture of innovation and disruption.
Retail
Will Singapore Win Asia’s Start-Up Race?
Singapore’s fashion start-up scene is abuzz with innovation and plucky entrepreneurs, but agility, adaptability and scale are necessary to succeed in the growing Southeast Asian market.
Will Singapore Win Asia’s Start-Up Race?
Singapore’s fashion start-up scene is abuzz with innovation and plucky entrepreneurs, but agility, adaptability and scale are necessary to succeed in the growing Southeast Asian market.
Technology
Woman in Tech: Joy Ajlouny on the Double Bind
The co-founder of Fetchr told VOICES attendees that a "bull in a China closet spirit" drove her to start her company and raise over $52 million in funding.
Woman in Tech: Joy Ajlouny on the Double Bind
The co-founder of Fetchr told VOICES attendees that a "bull in a China closet spirit" drove her to start her company and raise over $52 million in funding.
Technology
Vishaan Chakrabarti: Designing Cities for Prosperity and Joy
Speaking at BoF’s VOICES, the architect argued that a well-designed urban environment would result in greater prosperity, sustainability, equity and joy.
Vishaan Chakrabarti: Designing Cities for Prosperity and Joy
Speaking at BoF’s VOICES, the architect argued that a well-designed urban environment would result in greater prosperity, sustainability, equity and joy.
Technology
Designing With Biology: Natsai Audrey Chieza
The fashion industry is exploring ways to incorporate recent advances in biotechnology, from spider silk grown from yeast to liquid leather, attendees learned at BoF’s VOICES.
Designing With Biology: Natsai Audrey Chieza
The fashion industry is exploring ways to incorporate recent advances in biotechnology, from spider silk grown from yeast to liquid leather, attendees learned at BoF’s VOICES.
Technology
Christopher Wylie Has Joined H&M to Harness AI for Sustainability
At BoF's VOICES, the Cambridge Analytica whistleblower discussed the way H&M can use artificial intelligence to curb waste production and revealed his new role with the fast-fashion giant.
Christopher Wylie Has Joined H&M to Harness AI for Sustainability
At BoF's VOICES, the Cambridge Analytica whistleblower discussed the way H&M can use artificial intelligence to curb waste production and revealed his new role with the fast-fashion giant.
Luxury
LVMH Backs Luxury Start-Ups
The conglomerate unveiled a Paris-based start-up programme which aims to support some 50 businesses a year, as Paris aims to become the leading start-up hub in Europe.
LVMH Backs Luxury Start-Ups
The conglomerate unveiled a Paris-based start-up programme which aims to support some 50 businesses a year, as Paris aims to become the leading start-up hub in Europe.
Sustainability
Social Goods | Beautycounter's Activist Army, The Model Agency Spearheading Diversity
This week, Beautycounter enlists its sales team to fight for better regulation in the beauty industry, while a Jamaican agency is bringing diversity to the runway.
Social Goods | Beautycounter's Activist Army, The Model Agency Spearheading Diversity
This week, Beautycounter enlists its sales team to fight for better regulation in the beauty industry, while a Jamaican agency is bringing diversity to the runway.
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.