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.
magazines
Marketing
Christopher Simmonds: 'I Think People Get the Message on Gucci Now'
The art director behind Gucci’s latest campaigns tells BoF about working with Alessandro Michele and why designers are not the only ones suffering under the current fashion system.
Christopher Simmonds: 'I Think People Get the Message on Gucci Now'
The art director behind Gucci’s latest campaigns tells BoF about working with Alessandro Michele and why designers are not the only ones suffering under the current fashion system.
Marketing
How Newspaper Supplements Took On Fashion Magazines
While commercial success among fashion magazines is uneven, supplements are a steady oasis of profitability. How are they doing it?
How Newspaper Supplements Took On Fashion Magazines
While commercial success among fashion magazines is uneven, supplements are a steady oasis of profitability. How are they doing it?
News & Analysis
Playboy Goes Non-Nude, Sort of, in Revamped Magazine
Actress and fashion model Dree Hemingway is the March Playmate for the first so-called "non nude" edition of the 62-year-old magazine, which hits US newsstands on February 12.
Playboy Goes Non-Nude, Sort of, in Revamped Magazine
Actress and fashion model Dree Hemingway is the March Playmate for the first so-called "non nude" edition of the 62-year-old magazine, which hits US newsstands on February 12.
News & Analysis
BoF Exclusive | Grace Coddington to Step Down as Creative Director of American Vogue
BoF can exclusively reveal that the legendary stylist, who will assume the new role of creative director at large, is poised to take on a growing number of external projects alongside her styling duties at the magazine.
BoF Exclusive | Grace Coddington to Step Down as Creative Director of American Vogue
BoF can exclusively reveal that the legendary stylist, who will assume the new role of creative director at large, is poised to take on a growing number of external projects alongside her styling duties at the magazine.
Workplace & Talent
Role Call | Gabriele Hackworthy, Editorial Fashion Director
Gabriele Hackworthy, editorial fashion director at Net-a-Porter and fashion director of Porter magazine, says "Learn what you can about art history, design and photography, as these reference points will be your greatest tools."
Role Call | Gabriele Hackworthy, Editorial Fashion Director
Gabriele Hackworthy, editorial fashion director at Net-a-Porter and fashion director of Porter magazine, says "Learn what you can about art history, design and photography, as these reference points will be your greatest tools."
News & Analysis
What's Going On at Condé Nast?
The publisher is streamlining its operations and reorganising its US portfolio to capitalise on its most valuable brands: Vogue, Vanity Fair, GQ, Wired and The New Yorker. BoF breaks down the changes.
What's Going On at Condé Nast?
The publisher is streamlining its operations and reorganising its US portfolio to capitalise on its most valuable brands: Vogue, Vanity Fair, GQ, Wired and The New Yorker. BoF breaks down the changes.
Marketing
In Fashion Media, 'Church and State' Dissolves
How are new currents in marketing impacting the relationship between fashion media and its readers?
In Fashion Media, 'Church and State' Dissolves
How are new currents in marketing impacting the relationship between fashion media and its readers?
China
Vogue China: Past, Present and Future
As Vogue China marks its tenth year, BoF speaks to editor-in-chief Angelica Cheung, Condé Nast International CEO Jonathan Newhouse and Condé Nast China President Liz Schimel, to discuss the evolution of the magazine.
Vogue China: Past, Present and Future
As Vogue China marks its tenth year, BoF speaks to editor-in-chief Angelica Cheung, Condé Nast International CEO Jonathan Newhouse and Condé Nast China President Liz Schimel, to discuss the evolution of the magazine.
News & Analysis
Behind InStyle's Splashy New Red Carpet Awards
The celebrity-driven glossy is getting into the awards game with a new franchise trumpeting what it says it knows best: the red carpet. Will advertisers bite?
Behind InStyle's Splashy New Red Carpet Awards
The celebrity-driven glossy is getting into the awards game with a new franchise trumpeting what it says it knows best: the red carpet. Will advertisers bite?
Global Markets
Shaway Yeh, China’s Rebel Editor
Shaway Yeh’s rebellious blend of art, intellect and avant-garde style has made Modern Weekly one of the most influential fashion and lifestyle magazines in China.
Shaway Yeh, China’s Rebel Editor
Shaway Yeh’s rebellious blend of art, intellect and avant-garde style has made Modern Weekly one of the most influential fashion and lifestyle magazines in China.
Technology
InStyle, Jaunt VR Target Fashion Audience With Virtual Reality Cover
As makers of virtual reality content get ready to enter the mass market next year, one company is hoping to appeal to a broader audience outside of the tech set by harnessing fashion magazine InStyle's young female demographic.
InStyle, Jaunt VR Target Fashion Audience With Virtual Reality Cover
As makers of virtual reality content get ready to enter the mass market next year, one company is hoping to appeal to a broader audience outside of the tech set by harnessing fashion magazine InStyle's young female demographic.
Workplace & Talent
Robbie Myers Breaks Down the DNA of Elle
The editor-in-chief of Elle US reflects on 15 years at the helm of the title, what makes a strong magazine and the rise of fashion as the fourth pillar of popular culture.
Robbie Myers Breaks Down the DNA of Elle
The editor-in-chief of Elle US reflects on 15 years at the helm of the title, what makes a strong magazine and the rise of fashion as the fourth pillar of popular culture.
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.