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.
leadership
Sports
How the New York Liberty Became the WNBA’s Most Fashionable Team
Fashion is emerging as a key growth driver for the championship organisation, attracting new audiences and amplifying its relevance at a crucial moment for the WNBA.
How the New York Liberty Became the WNBA’s Most Fashionable Team
Fashion is emerging as a key growth driver for the championship organisation, attracting new audiences and amplifying its relevance at a crucial moment for the WNBA.
Luxury
A Letter to Kering’s New CEO
Incoming chief executive Luca De Meo needs to urgently tackle two problems, debt levels and management structure, writes Luca Solca.
A Letter to Kering’s New CEO
Incoming chief executive Luca De Meo needs to urgently tackle two problems, debt levels and management structure, writes Luca Solca.
Workplace & Talent
What Fashion and Beauty Professionals Want From Employers
BoF Careers examines how employers must adapt in order to attract, engage and retain a multigenerational workforce, based on a global survey of more than 1000 professionals. Download the full report.
What Fashion and Beauty Professionals Want From Employers
BoF Careers examines how employers must adapt in order to attract, engage and retain a multigenerational workforce, based on a global survey of more than 1000 professionals. Download the full report.
Workplace & Talent
The CEO You Hire When Your Brand Is in Trouble
From Kering to Nike to Everlane, fashion and beauty companies are turning to fixers to get back on track — with mandates to steady finances, reset culture and reignite consumer desire.
The CEO You Hire When Your Brand Is in Trouble
From Kering to Nike to Everlane, fashion and beauty companies are turning to fixers to get back on track — with mandates to steady finances, reset culture and reignite consumer desire.
Luxury
OTB’s Marni Names Meryll Rogge Creative Director
The Belgian designer recently won France’s ANDAM fashion prize.
OTB’s Marni Names Meryll Rogge Creative Director
The Belgian designer recently won France’s ANDAM fashion prize.
Workplace & Talent
Marco Bizzarri Gives Address With Advice for Fashion’s Next Generation
The former Gucci CEO emphasised the importance of finding the right people and talent while accepting an honorary degree from the University for the Creative Arts.
Marco Bizzarri Gives Address With Advice for Fashion’s Next Generation
The former Gucci CEO emphasised the importance of finding the right people and talent while accepting an honorary degree from the University for the Creative Arts.
Direct-to-Consumer
Exclusive: Everlane’s New CEO Gets Real About Its Ambitions
In his first in-depth interview about his role at the helm of the 14-year-old DTC brand, Alfred Chang discusses introducing new design motifs, battling Quince and the company’s prolonged return to sales growth.
Exclusive: Everlane’s New CEO Gets Real About Its Ambitions
In his first in-depth interview about his role at the helm of the 14-year-old DTC brand, Alfred Chang discusses introducing new design motifs, battling Quince and the company’s prolonged return to sales growth.
Technology
How Investors Fell Back in Love With Fashion Tech
With the rise of AI, Silicon Valley is going all in on a new generation of startups that promise to radically change how products are made and sold. This time, they’re backing founders with tech chops and are more patient in helping them grow.
How Investors Fell Back in Love With Fashion Tech
With the rise of AI, Silicon Valley is going all in on a new generation of startups that promise to radically change how products are made and sold. This time, they’re backing founders with tech chops and are more patient in helping them grow.
Beauty
Why So Many Beauty Founders Are Morphing Into Gurus
A crop of successful founders are finding their beauty business may not be enough to keep them occupied. Many are taking their life learnings and dispensing them to the public — through books, on-demand talks and accelerator programs — for a price.
Why So Many Beauty Founders Are Morphing Into Gurus
A crop of successful founders are finding their beauty business may not be enough to keep them occupied. Many are taking their life learnings and dispensing them to the public — through books, on-demand talks and accelerator programs — for a price.
Media
Anna Wintour Makes Room for New Editorial Leader at US Vogue
Wintour has begun the search for a new ‘head of editorial content’ to steer day-to-day operations at the American edition of Vogue. The longtime editor-in-chief will continue to oversee the title as global editorial director of Vogue as well as chief content officer at publisher Condé Nast.
Anna Wintour Makes Room for New Editorial Leader at US Vogue
Wintour has begun the search for a new ‘head of editorial content’ to steer day-to-day operations at the American edition of Vogue. The longtime editor-in-chief will continue to oversee the title as global editorial director of Vogue as well as chief content officer at publisher Condé Nast.
Beauty
The ‘Silicon Valleys’ of Beauty Brace for Tariffs
From Seoul to Melbourne, new cities are emerging as frontrunners in the beauty start-up space. The independent brands created in these hubs are fast becoming hot acquisition targets, but understanding the limits of their global appeal is key.
The ‘Silicon Valleys’ of Beauty Brace for Tariffs
From Seoul to Melbourne, new cities are emerging as frontrunners in the beauty start-up space. The independent brands created in these hubs are fast becoming hot acquisition targets, but understanding the limits of their global appeal is key.
Beauty
Ben Gorham to Exit Byredo
The founder of the Swedish fragrance label is stepping down as Puig completes its takeover.
Ben Gorham to Exit Byredo
The founder of the Swedish fragrance label is stepping down as Puig completes its takeover.
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.