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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China
Wrangler Jeans Are Headed to China
Kontoor Brands Inc, whose Lee line is already the biggest denim brand in China, plans to bring its other big American jeans name to the world’s largest consumer market within a year.
Wrangler Jeans Are Headed to China
Kontoor Brands Inc, whose Lee line is already the biggest denim brand in China, plans to bring its other big American jeans name to the world’s largest consumer market within a year.
Financial Markets
Levi Strauss Stock Jumps as Earnings Growth Impresses
The company's first earnings report since IPO last month sent stock up 7 percent to over $23 a piece, nearly a record high.
Levi Strauss Stock Jumps as Earnings Growth Impresses
The company's first earnings report since IPO last month sent stock up 7 percent to over $23 a piece, nearly a record high.
Financial Markets
Levi Strauss Shares Surge 31 Percent in Return to Stock Market
The 165-year-old company's return to the public market comes at a time when stocks are near all-time highs and the popularity of denim is surging.
Levi Strauss Shares Surge 31 Percent in Return to Stock Market
The 165-year-old company's return to the public market comes at a time when stocks are near all-time highs and the popularity of denim is surging.
Luxury
The Week Ahead: What's the Point of a Watch Fair in the Digital Age?
This week, everyone will be talking about Baselworld, Levi's IPO and Hermès' menswear event. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
The Week Ahead: What's the Point of a Watch Fair in the Digital Age?
This week, everyone will be talking about Baselworld, Levi's IPO and Hermès' menswear event. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
Financial Markets
Levi Strauss IPO Could Raise as Much as $587 Million
The company expects to offer 36.7 million shares priced between $14 and $16, giving it a market value of about $6.17 billion.
Levi Strauss IPO Could Raise as Much as $587 Million
The company expects to offer 36.7 million shares priced between $14 and $16, giving it a market value of about $6.17 billion.
Financial Markets
Inside the Levi’s IPO
The company plans to go public amid a resurgence in denim sales and as the 166-year-old brand is finding success among younger customers with fashion collaborations and high-tech customisation options.
Inside the Levi’s IPO
The company plans to go public amid a resurgence in denim sales and as the 166-year-old brand is finding success among younger customers with fashion collaborations and high-tech customisation options.
News & Analysis
The Thorny Business of Brand Activism
Brands that take a position on divisive issues see the risk of backlash as short-term pain for long-term gain. But being on the right side of history can backfire when brand activism comes across as superficial or self-righteous.
The Thorny Business of Brand Activism
Brands that take a position on divisive issues see the risk of backlash as short-term pain for long-term gain. But being on the right side of history can backfire when brand activism comes across as superficial or self-righteous.
Retail
Denim Tailors and T-Shirt Tattoo Parlours: Inside Levi’s New Times Square Flagship
The denim giant, cruising toward its highest sales in a decade, is opening its biggest store yet, packed with customisation options and heritage products that have fuelled the jeans brand’s resurgence.
Denim Tailors and T-Shirt Tattoo Parlours: Inside Levi’s New Times Square Flagship
The denim giant, cruising toward its highest sales in a decade, is opening its biggest store yet, packed with customisation options and heritage products that have fuelled the jeans brand’s resurgence.
Sustainability
Op-Ed | Is Fashion’s Eco-Consciousness More Than a Label Yet?
It seems inevitable that sustainability will figure at least somewhat more prominently into apparel-purchase decisions in the near future. And so clothing retailers must be ready to do right on this issue.
Op-Ed | Is Fashion’s Eco-Consciousness More Than a Label Yet?
It seems inevitable that sustainability will figure at least somewhat more prominently into apparel-purchase decisions in the near future. And so clothing retailers must be ready to do right on this issue.
News & Analysis
Levi Strauss Laments Trump Tariffs' Threat to Denim
America’s decision to hit allies with billions of dollars in tariffs will have consequences far beyond aluminium and steel, Levi warned lawmakers.
Levi Strauss Laments Trump Tariffs' Threat to Denim
America’s decision to hit allies with billions of dollars in tariffs will have consequences far beyond aluminium and steel, Levi warned lawmakers.
News & Analysis
The BoF Podcast: Inside Chip Bergh’s Levi’s Turnaround
In the latest episode of Inside Fashion, Levi’s chief executive Chip Bergh talks to Imran Amed about his 30-year career, overhauling the denim brand and what it takes to be a great CEO.
The BoF Podcast: Inside Chip Bergh’s Levi’s Turnaround
In the latest episode of Inside Fashion, Levi’s chief executive Chip Bergh talks to Imran Amed about his 30-year career, overhauling the denim brand and what it takes to be a great CEO.
News & Analysis
Levi Strauss Sues Kenzo
The jeans maker accused the LVMH brand of trademark infringement for putting tabs on its pants pockets, including in a new clothing line featuring singer Britney Spears.
Levi Strauss Sues Kenzo
The jeans maker accused the LVMH brand of trademark infringement for putting tabs on its pants pockets, including in a new clothing line featuring singer Britney Spears.
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.