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.
legal
Luxury
Why Adidas’ Lawsuit Against Thom Browne Is About More Than Just Stripes
The outcome of the case could expand the power to enforce trademarks across the fashion industry and beyond.
Why Adidas’ Lawsuit Against Thom Browne Is About More Than Just Stripes
The outcome of the case could expand the power to enforce trademarks across the fashion industry and beyond.
Luxury
Balenciaga Apologises After Accusations It Sexualised Children in Ads
The label has deleted photos that featured children holding teddy bears that were clad in what appeared to be bondage gear after the images generated outrage on social media.
Balenciaga Apologises After Accusations It Sexualised Children in Ads
The label has deleted photos that featured children holding teddy bears that were clad in what appeared to be bondage gear after the images generated outrage on social media.
Workplace & Talent
How Fashion Can Start Talking About Pay
The fashion industry is notorious for its broad, and often opaque salaries but new laws, social pressures and a labour shortage are pushing more companies toward pay transparency.
How Fashion Can Start Talking About Pay
The fashion industry is notorious for its broad, and often opaque salaries but new laws, social pressures and a labour shortage are pushing more companies toward pay transparency.
Sustainability
Can Patagonia Make Capitalism Climate Friendly?
The company has become a standard bearer for responsible capitalism. But founder Yvon Chouinard’s latest move – giving over most of the company’s shares to a non-profit – will be a tough act for others to follow.
Can Patagonia Make Capitalism Climate Friendly?
The company has become a standard bearer for responsible capitalism. But founder Yvon Chouinard’s latest move – giving over most of the company’s shares to a non-profit – will be a tough act for others to follow.
Sports
The Ye and Adidas Conflict, Explained
The sportswear giant caught lightning in a bottle with its Yeezy partnership, but the artist’s accusations against the company have turned the deal sour.
The Ye and Adidas Conflict, Explained
The sportswear giant caught lightning in a bottle with its Yeezy partnership, but the artist’s accusations against the company have turned the deal sour.
Technology
How Fashion’s Relationship With Buy Now, Pay Later Is Changing
Retailers signed on with buy now pay later services to draw new shoppers and convince them to spend more. Some are having second thoughts about what happens to those customers’ data once they click purchase.
How Fashion’s Relationship With Buy Now, Pay Later Is Changing
Retailers signed on with buy now pay later services to draw new shoppers and convince them to spend more. Some are having second thoughts about what happens to those customers’ data once they click purchase.
Workplace & Talent
Fashion’s In-Demand Jobs
Recruiters say interest in the metaverse is cooling, while brands look for candidates with the real-world expertise to navigate uncertain times including in areas such as supply chain, diversity, ESG compliance and HR.
Fashion’s In-Demand Jobs
Recruiters say interest in the metaverse is cooling, while brands look for candidates with the real-world expertise to navigate uncertain times including in areas such as supply chain, diversity, ESG compliance and HR.
Technology
Why Hermès’ MetaBirkins Lawsuit Has High Stakes for Brands and Creators
The trademark battle over NFTs is set to establish important precedents in how the law treats digital assets, leaving IP attorneys eagerly watching.
Why Hermès’ MetaBirkins Lawsuit Has High Stakes for Brands and Creators
The trademark battle over NFTs is set to establish important precedents in how the law treats digital assets, leaving IP attorneys eagerly watching.
Sustainability
Sustainable Fashion’s Credibility Crisis
This week, the Sustainable Apparel Coalition suspended the use of its product labels, employed by companies like H&M and Amazon, as concerns over greenwashing engulfed one of the industry’s top sustainability tools.
Sustainable Fashion’s Credibility Crisis
This week, the Sustainable Apparel Coalition suspended the use of its product labels, employed by companies like H&M and Amazon, as concerns over greenwashing engulfed one of the industry’s top sustainability tools.
Sustainability
Where Does Your T-Shirt Really Come From?
A stringent US ban on imports from China’s Xinjiang region that came into effect this week ratchets up the pressure on companies to prove their supply chains are free of forced labour.
Where Does Your T-Shirt Really Come From?
A stringent US ban on imports from China’s Xinjiang region that came into effect this week ratchets up the pressure on companies to prove their supply chains are free of forced labour.
Technology
Get Ready for More Lawsuits Like Adidas v. Nike
Adidas’ action against Nike focused on patents not commonly at the centre of fashion cases, though that could change as technology increasingly becomes a competitive advantage.
Get Ready for More Lawsuits Like Adidas v. Nike
Adidas’ action against Nike focused on patents not commonly at the centre of fashion cases, though that could change as technology increasingly becomes a competitive advantage.
Technology
What Brands Need to Know About Accepting Cryptocurrency
Gucci, Balenciaga, Farfetch and others are adopting crypto payments. But before brands follow, they need to consider a number of factors, from how to handle transactions to the risks involved.
What Brands Need to Know About Accepting Cryptocurrency
Gucci, Balenciaga, Farfetch and others are adopting crypto payments. But before brands follow, they need to consider a number of factors, from how to handle transactions to the risks involved.
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.