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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Fashion Week
Margaret Howell's Plain Poetry
The designer's show felt light and poetic: another small step forward in her ongoing mediation on what contemporary classicism should be.
Margaret Howell's Plain Poetry
The designer's show felt light and poetic: another small step forward in her ongoing mediation on what contemporary classicism should be.
Fashion Week
Preen's Delicate Stubbornness
Justin Thornton and Thea Bregazzi delivered an assured range of floaty, lingerie-style dresses, but it was a bit out of sync with the times.
Preen's Delicate Stubbornness
Justin Thornton and Thea Bregazzi delivered an assured range of floaty, lingerie-style dresses, but it was a bit out of sync with the times.
Fashion Week
Mary Katrantzou Lets Loose
The long-time purveyor of the architectural, nipped silhouette embraced childhood and a new fluidity.
Mary Katrantzou Lets Loose
The long-time purveyor of the architectural, nipped silhouette embraced childhood and a new fluidity.
Fashion Week
Individualism Reigns at Fashion East
Each of the incubator's three designers mined their own identities for inspiration.
Individualism Reigns at Fashion East
Each of the incubator's three designers mined their own identities for inspiration.
Fashion Week
Gareth Pugh's Macabre Movie
In lieu of a show, the visionary designer presented a powerful film about the creation that comes from endless destruction, but one couldn't help seeing how repetitive Pugh's work can be.
Gareth Pugh's Macabre Movie
In lieu of a show, the visionary designer presented a powerful film about the creation that comes from endless destruction, but one couldn't help seeing how repetitive Pugh's work can be.
Fashion Week
Molly Goddard's Simple Sophistication
The designer progressed her babydoll styles towards something altogether more grown-up, but the tipsy playfulness of her models still offered an antidote to the weight of adult life.
Molly Goddard's Simple Sophistication
The designer progressed her babydoll styles towards something altogether more grown-up, but the tipsy playfulness of her models still offered an antidote to the weight of adult life.
Fashion Week
Halpern's Glittering Escapism
Michael Halpern continued to do what he knows best — presenting saturated sequin throwbacks to the glory days of Studio 54 — but that’s no bad thing at this stage in his career.
Halpern's Glittering Escapism
Michael Halpern continued to do what he knows best — presenting saturated sequin throwbacks to the glory days of Studio 54 — but that’s no bad thing at this stage in his career.
Fashion Week
Simone Rocha and the End of Innocence
Where last season was all about protection and a militant stance, Rocha’s new collection surrendered to fragility.
Simone Rocha and the End of Innocence
Where last season was all about protection and a militant stance, Rocha’s new collection surrendered to fragility.
Fashion Week
A Shift in Sensibility at Burberry
With the last collection and this one, there is a real sense of a designer hungry for a creative turnaround.
A Shift in Sensibility at Burberry
With the last collection and this one, there is a real sense of a designer hungry for a creative turnaround.
Fashion Week
A Meditative Mood at J.W. Anderson
Jonathan Anderson is still capable of extremely sophisticated effects, but his intentions here seemed much more aligned with some kind of spiritual response to “the complexity of modern life”.
A Meditative Mood at J.W. Anderson
Jonathan Anderson is still capable of extremely sophisticated effects, but his intentions here seemed much more aligned with some kind of spiritual response to “the complexity of modern life”.
News & Analysis
London Fashion Week Is Serious Business but it’s also a Stage for Craftsmanship
"At catwalk shows you get to see up close the show pieces that sometimes don’t go on commercial release — there’s incredible materials and skill in
London Fashion Week Is Serious Business but it’s also a Stage for Craftsmanship
"At catwalk shows you get to see up close the show pieces that sometimes don’t go on commercial release — there’s incredible materials and skill in
Retail
Inside the Return of Fiorucci
Once the toast of fashion and now a nostalgic touchpoint for Millennials, the cult brand is relaunching today in London.
Inside the Return of Fiorucci
Once the toast of fashion and now a nostalgic touchpoint for Millennials, the cult brand is relaunching today in London.
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.