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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Huishan Zhang's Bubble Gum Sophistication
The collection was sweet and saccharine, but the designer knowns when to dial down embellishment and frou-frou to avoid looking indulgent.
Huishan Zhang's Bubble Gum Sophistication
The collection was sweet and saccharine, but the designer knowns when to dial down embellishment and frou-frou to avoid looking indulgent.
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Emilia Wickstead's Harlem Renaissance
The designer took inspiration from African-American culture, but the casting of the show failed to keep pace, resulting in a missed opportunity.
Emilia Wickstead's Harlem Renaissance
The designer took inspiration from African-American culture, but the casting of the show failed to keep pace, resulting in a missed opportunity.
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At Joseph, Uniforms Rule
The collection was all about uniforms, but the recurrence of holiday clothes only served to confuse things.
At Joseph, Uniforms Rule
The collection was all about uniforms, but the recurrence of holiday clothes only served to confuse things.
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Christopher Kane's Fetishistic Domesticity
The talented designer wants to push and provoke, but his clothes are becoming more performance art than fashion.
Christopher Kane's Fetishistic Domesticity
The talented designer wants to push and provoke, but his clothes are becoming more performance art than fashion.
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Music is the Muse at Erdem
Inspired by a dream of Queen Elizabeth II dancing to the Duke Ellington at the Cotton Club in Harlem, the collection was a rich hybridisation of couture and a flapper's delight.
Music is the Muse at Erdem
Inspired by a dream of Queen Elizabeth II dancing to the Duke Ellington at the Cotton Club in Harlem, the collection was a rich hybridisation of couture and a flapper's delight.
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Marques'Almeida's Poised Americana
This season, the designers brought an altogether sexier edge to their repertoire.
Marques'Almeida's Poised Americana
This season, the designers brought an altogether sexier edge to their repertoire.
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Peter Pilotto Goes Zen in the Tropics
The tropical-hued collection was much less complicated than in the past, with simple shapes, silhouettes and a strong emphasis on print.
Peter Pilotto Goes Zen in the Tropics
The tropical-hued collection was much less complicated than in the past, with simple shapes, silhouettes and a strong emphasis on print.
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At Topshop, Casting Trumps Clothes
This season, the British high street brand made some dramatic changes to its fashion show strategy, doing away with Topshop Unique and adopting a younger tone.
At Topshop, Casting Trumps Clothes
This season, the British high street brand made some dramatic changes to its fashion show strategy, doing away with Topshop Unique and adopting a younger tone.
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At Chalayan, a Touch of FOMO
The concept wasn't obvious and it also wasn't the major attraction. That honour was reserved for the designer's exquisite tailoring, which got its moment in the spotlight.
At Chalayan, a Touch of FOMO
The concept wasn't obvious and it also wasn't the major attraction. That honour was reserved for the designer's exquisite tailoring, which got its moment in the spotlight.
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Versus Gets Real
Donatella Versace didn’t want the collection to look “fashion-y”. On paper, that adds an element of anarchy. In actuality, the fashion element remained.
Versus Gets Real
Donatella Versace didn’t want the collection to look “fashion-y”. On paper, that adds an element of anarchy. In actuality, the fashion element remained.
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Searching for Rebirth at Emporio Armani
Despite renewed energy around the brand — including a relaunched magazine — there was no halo effect for the collection.
Searching for Rebirth at Emporio Armani
Despite renewed energy around the brand — including a relaunched magazine — there was no halo effect for the collection.
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Anya Hindmarch's Symphony to Suburbia
If the collection’s archness was distancing, it struck one genuine chord with the designer’s tribute to soon-to-close Colette.
Anya Hindmarch's Symphony to Suburbia
If the collection’s archness was distancing, it struck one genuine chord with the designer’s tribute to soon-to-close Colette.
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.